MANCOSA – Payroll Intern (Lancanster Media)

For someone who wants practical experience in payroll administration and office finance support, this opportunity could be a useful starting point. The Payroll Intern (Lancanster Media) opportunity at MANCOSA PTY LTD in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal is aimed at someone who wants hands-on exposure to payroll processing, employee recordkeeping, leave tracking, payroll queries, and month-end payroll support in a professional office environment.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is an internship opportunity focused on payroll administration. The role is designed for someone who wants practical exposure to payroll processing, timesheets, deductions, employee records, contracts, contributions, payroll queries, and month-end reconciliation tasks.

Note: This is not just a general office admin internship. A position like this is better suited to someone who is comfortable working with payroll information, employee documents, numerical detail, and confidential records in a structured office environment.

Who this opportunity may suit

• Someone with Matric plus a Higher Certificate or Diploma in HR
• An applicant who wants practical payroll and HR-related administration experience
• A person who is comfortable with numbers, timesheets, records, and routine office processes
• Someone who wants entry-level exposure in payroll support without prior work experience

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain practical exposure to payroll administration, employee file maintenance, leave monitoring, payroll queries, and month-end support processes.

• Process payroll source documents onto the payroll system
• Support fortnight payroll processing for approximately 250 employees
• Assist with the payroll process from start to finish, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, and final payment release
• Maintain employee files
• Monitor and report employee leave records
• Assist in drafting employee contracts
• Handle payroll queries from staff
• Prepare payments of monthly company contributions
• Prepare and reconcile month-end payments
• Compare payroll ED balances with finance general ledger balances
• Liaise with the Finance department on discrepancies before month-end closure

Eligibility requirements

Check the requirements below before applying.

Essential requirements

• Matric
• Higher Certificate or Diploma in HR
• No prior experience required

What this role really means

A payroll internship like this usually means learning how employee pay administration works in a real business environment. In practice, that can include working with timesheets, checking deductions, keeping files accurate, helping with staff payroll questions, and supporting month-end payroll checks. If you are applying, it helps to show that you are organised, careful with confidential information, and comfortable with routine numerical work.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID if requested later in the process
• Matric certificate
• Higher Certificate or Diploma qualification proof
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting admin, HR, payroll, or finance-related academic work shown clearly on your CV
• Any additional documents requested on the application portal

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About the sponsor

MANCOSA is a private higher education institution registered in terms of the Higher Education Act. On its official site, MANCOSA says it has operated since 1995 and offers career and employability support through its Career Centre, which connects students and graduates with workplace opportunities. Visit the MANCOSA website and the MANCOSA Career Centre for more information.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your HR qualification easy to identify near the top of your CV
• If you have studied payroll, HR administration, labour relations, or business admin modules, mention that clearly
• Show that you are comfortable with numerical detail, records, and confidentiality
• Keep your CV neat and easy to scan, because payroll work values accuracy and organisation
• Highlight any Excel, office admin, or payroll-system exposure if you have it

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a generic CV that does not show HR or payroll interest
• Leaving out your Matric or HR qualification details
• Not showing attention to detail or comfort with admin work clearly
• Ignoring the payroll and month-end support nature of the role
• Uploading incomplete or unreadable supporting documents
• Waiting too close to the closing date to apply

Scam warning (important)

Do not pay any fee to apply for this opportunity. Use only the official MANCOSA careers page linked below, and be cautious of anyone asking for money, banking details, or “processing fees” outside the formal application process.

How this opportunity was verified

We checked the live official MANCOSA vacancy for Payroll Intern (Lancanster Media) and confirmed the title, Durban location, internship status, department, posted and closing dates, qualification requirement, and key deliverables before preparing this post.

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How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
2. Read the requirements carefully and confirm that your qualification and profile fit the role.
3. Prepare your CV and supporting documents.
4. Complete your application through the official MANCOSA careers platform.
5. Submit your application before 19 May 2026.