National Department of Health Graduate Internships 2026: X5 Posts
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Salary (as advertised)
- R8 174.75 per month
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an explanation of the National Department of Health's Graduate Internship Programme for 2026–2028. The programme invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for a 24-month internship in Pretoria, Gauteng. The initiative aims to provide practical work experience to improve the employability of graduates interested in pursuing a career in the Public Service. There are five posts available within the Chief Directorate: Trauma, Violence and EMS. Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of R8,174.75. Appointments will be made with consideration to employment equity, including race, gender and disability, in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. The reference number for this internship is NDOH 81/2026. **What you will do** Successful interns will assist with the following tasks: * Coordinating the import and export permit programme in accordance with applicable regulations. * Auditing Microbiology laboratories for registration with the Department of Health. * Monitoring biosafety and biosecurity requirements. * Registering and auditing Tissue Banks. * Registering and auditing Stem Cell Banks. * Responding to enquiries from the clinical trial industry. * Responding to Health Research enquiries. * Assisting postgraduate students in health sciences. * Responding to enquiries from tissue banks and stem cell banks. **Requirements (from the original advert)** Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: * Have a Grade 12 certificate. * Hold a National Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 in either: * Microbiology * Biotechnology * Possess good written communication skills. * Possess good verbal communication skills. * Demonstrate good interpersonal skills. * Exhibit attention to detail. * Have scientific analytical ability. * Be computer literate. * Must be unemployed. * Must not previously have participated in or been exposed to an internship programme. **Who should apply** This internship may be suitable for graduates who have studied Microbiology, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or Laboratory-related disciplines. Applicants should have a strong interest in regulatory work, laboratory compliance, biosafety, biosecurity, and public health administration. **Deadline** 26 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.studentroom.co.za/national-department-of-health-graduate-internships-2026-x5-posts/ Source: studentroom
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