Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is hiring a Remuneration and Benefits Intern in Midrand, Gauteng. Apply before 13 March 2026 to gain hands-on HR, payroll, and employee benefits experience.
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is offering an exciting opportunity for emerging HR and finance professionals through its Remuneration and Benefits Internship. Based in Midrand, Gauteng, this internship provides practical exposure within the People and Culture division, specifically in the Remuneration and Benefits department.
With a closing date of 13 March 2026, this role presents a structured pathway for graduates who are ready to engage deeply with employee benefits administration, disability management, payroll coordination, and HR reporting in a large, compliance-driven corporate environment.
A Strategic Role in People and Culture
The successful intern will report directly to the Remuneration and Benefits Specialist and will serve as a key administrative and operational support resource within the department. The position is not merely clerical; it is strategically aligned with process efficiency, policy compliance, and service excellence.
The primary purpose of the role is to provide administrative support to the Employee Benefits Specialist while also serving as a first-line query resolution contact for internal stakeholders. This dual responsibility ensures that internal customers receive accurate, timely, and professional assistance across a wide range of benefits-related matters.
Core Functional Areas
1. Disability Management
A significant component of the role involves administering disability claims in line with risk policy Service Level Agreements (SLAs). The intern will:
- Process disability claims within SLA timelines.
- Monitor absenteeism reports to identify potential risk cases.
- Communicate clearly with payroll and regional teams regarding approved claims.
- Recover employer funds during waiting periods.
- Lodge appeals within stipulated grace periods where claims are declined.
- Maintain a detailed monthly disability tracker for reporting purposes.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations of insurer payments.
- Facilitate retirement counselling for disability members to ensure seamless separation.
This function demands strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and adherence to compliance frameworks.
2. Death Claims Management
The internship also includes exposure to death benefits administration, requiring sensitivity, discretion, and procedural accuracy. Key responsibilities include:
- Processing funeral cover claims promptly upon notification.
- Verifying additional funeral or group life cover benefits.
- Ensuring all documentation is complete before submission to insurers.
- Supporting death investigations by providing accurate employer information.
- Acting as an intermediary between HR and insurers.
- Updating process guides and identifying administrative improvement areas.
Handling these cases requires professionalism, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence, as the intern will interact with HR teams during sensitive situations.
3. Medical Aid and Retirement Administration
The intern will track new medical aid entrants and ensure compliance with company policy. Timely assistance with medical aid queries and proper routing of issues will be essential.
Additionally, the role requires facilitating retirement counselling sessions for both normal and early retirements. These sessions must occur at least four weeks before exit, with comprehensive records maintained. The intern will also ensure that all PRMA agreements or instructions are finalized prior to employee separation.
4. Unclaimed Benefits and FAWU Administration
The intern will investigate and respond to queries related to unclaimed benefits across different benefit platforms.
Monthly reconciliations of FAWU membership records and payroll coordination will also form part of the responsibilities, reinforcing the financial accuracy component of the role.
5. General Office Administration and HR Reporting
Beyond benefits management, the intern will support day-to-day office administration, ensuring documentation is accurate, controlled, and handled timeously. This includes:
- Managing telephone queries professionally.
- Maintaining updated functional contact lists.
- Ensuring all administrative processes comply with company policy.
- Assisting with ad hoc team projects.
From a reporting perspective, the intern will draw regional HR reports, analyse trends quarterly, and provide accurate reports aligned with the standards set by Regional HR Business Partners.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
To qualify, candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (minimum 40% pass).
- A three-year HR or Finance Diploma or Degree.
- A valid driver’s licence is advantageous.
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, while experience with MSD systems would be beneficial.
Competency Profile
CCBSA is seeking candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong business acumen.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High levels of professionalism and integrity.
- Discretion and sound judgment.
- Analytical capability to gather and interpret HR metrics.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems effectively.
The ideal candidate will embody trustworthiness, strategic thinking, and the capacity to translate policy into practical implementation.
Commitment to Diversity and Merit
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa operates with a firm commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. Recruitment decisions are based strictly on merit and qualifications relevant to the role. The company maintains compliance with regional and national employment legislation and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Importantly, the organisation does not accept unsolicited agency submissions for advertised roles.
Application Requirements
Interested applicants must submit:
- A detailed CV
- Certified copy of matric certificate
- Certified copy of highest qualification
Management reserves the right to apply additional criteria during shortlisting.
A Gateway into Corporate HR
For graduates seeking practical, high-level exposure to remuneration structures, risk benefits, compliance systems, and employee lifecycle management, this internship offers a rigorous and rewarding entry point. Working within a nationally recognised beverage company provides insight into large-scale HR operations and governance frameworks.
The Remuneration and Benefits Internship at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is more than a learning opportunity—it is a professional development platform within one of the continent’s most established corporate environments.
Applications close on 13 March 2026. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to apply promptly and position themselves at the forefront of strategic HR practice in South Africa.
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