Remuneration Management Internship – SARA

ByRainbow Time

The South African Reward Association (SARA) invites applications for the Remuneration Management Internship, a 6-month Johannesburg-based development opportunity commencing on 1 February 2026. The programme offers structured exposure to key areas of remuneration within leading South African organisations, guided by experienced reward professionals. Successful candidates will participate in comprehensive learning activities, complete the Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) study programme, and engage in assessments and presentations to the SARA Executive Committee and sponsoring companies

Position: Remuneration Management Internship
Duration: 6 months (starting 1 February 2026)
Stipend: Not specified
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 21 November 2025

Remuneration Management Internship
South African Reward Association (SARA)

The South African Reward Association (SARA) is currently recruiting interns to embark on an exciting and outstanding development opportunity. The Johannesburg-based internship will cover a 6-month period starting on 1 February 2026. Interns will be exposed to various areas of remuneration at some of South Africa’s leading organisations under the expert guidance of senior reward professionals. Upon successful conclusion of the internship, a one-year contract with one of the sponsoring organisations could be offered.

Application criteria include the following:

  • Bona fide Previously Disadvantaged (PDI) South African Citizen
  • Qualification:
  • Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines:
    • Commerce (including Economics, Financial Modelling or Statistics; Human Resources Management, Industrial or Organisational Psychology; etc.)
    • Engineering
  • An Honours degree in any of the above fields will be advantageous.
  • Articulate, analytical and a preference to work with detail
  • Strong computer literacy especially MS Excel skills
  • Will be required to travel to different locations (Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas) for the duration of the internship
  • Must arrange own accommodation in Johannesburg for the duration of the internship
  • Interns will be required to complete and pass the Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) study program
  • Must be willing to relocate to anywhere in South Africa upon completion of the internship
  • Must accept employment with one of the sponsoring organisations after successful completion of the internship

Applicants undertake to participate in a selection process that may include an interview process, psychometric testing and communication competency testing, both verbal and written.

During and on completion of the internship program, the interns will also be required to complete formal assessments and deliver presentations to the SARA Executive Committee and Sponsor Companies.

Your application should include:

  • a cover letter motivating your application for this program;
  • a CV;
  • copies of academic transcripts and degree certificate (if available);
  • copy of ID; and
  • full contact details.

Applications should be submitted by sending a complete application pack to [email protected] by 21 November 2025. The pack must include a detailed cover letter motivating interest in the programme, a comprehensive CV, copies of academic transcripts and degree certificates (if available), a copy of a valid South African ID, and full contact details. Applicants may be required to participate in interviews, psychometric assessments, and communication competency tests as part of the selection process.

All shortlisted candidates must be prepared to travel for assessments and, if selected, to secure their own accommodation in Johannesburg for the duration of the internship. Final selections will be based on suitability, academic background, communication ability, and demonstrated potential to succeed in a remuneration-focused career path.