National Department of Health Graduate Internships 2026 National Department of Health invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028. Internship Application Closing Date: 01 June 2026 Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa About the Internship Programme The National Department of Health is offering a 24-month Graduate Internship Programme for unemployed graduates seeking practical work experience in the Public Service sector. The programme aims to improve employability by providing workplace exposure and occupational-based training across different departments within the National Department of Health. Applicants who have previously participated in an internship programme will not be considered. Internship Duration and Stipend * Duration: 24 Months * Monthly Stipend: R8 174.78 per month Available Internship Opportunities Human Resources Management and Development Internship (X4 Posts) Reference Number: NDOH 30/2026 Required Qualification: * Diploma (NQF 6) in: + Human Resources Management + Human Resources Development Organisational Development Internship (X1 Post) Reference Number: NDOH 31/2026 Required Qualification: * Diploma (NQF 6) in: + Management Services + Operations Management + Production Management Employment Relations Internship (X1 Post) Reference Number: NDOH 32/2026 Required Qualification: * Diploma (NQF 6) in: + Labour Relations Financial Management and Accounting Internship (X3 Posts) Reference Number: NDOH 33/2026 Required Qualification: * Diploma (NQF 6) in: + Financial Management + Accounting Supply Chain Management Internship (X4 Posts) Reference Number: NDOH 34/2026 Required Qualification: * Diploma (NQF 6) in: + Supply Chain Management + Logistics + Public Management + Purchasing + Transport Management Internal Audit Internship (X3 Posts) Reference Number: NDOH 35/2026 Required Qualification: * Diploma (NQF 6) in: + Internal Auditing + Risk Management Information Communication and Technology Internship (X4 Posts) Reference Number: NDOH 36/2026 Required Qualification: * Diploma (NQF 6) in: + Computer Science + Information Technology Communication Internship (X2 Posts) Reference Number: NDOH 37/2026 Required Qualification: * Diploma (NQF 6) in: + Journalism + Marketing and Communication + Communication Legal Services Internship (X3 Posts) Reference Number: NDOH 38/2026 Required Qualification: * LLB Degree (NQF 6) in Law Office of the Director-General Internship (X2 Posts) Reference Number: NDOH 39/2026 Required Qualification: * Diploma (NQF 6) in: + Management + Business Management + Administration + Public Management + Office Management + Related Administration qualification General Requirements Applicants must: * Be unemployed South African graduates * Have Grade 12 (NQF 4) * Hold the relevant qualification mentioned above * Not have previously participated in an internship programme * Be interested in gaining Public Service work experience Employment Equity The Department of Health aims to promote equity in terms of: * Race * Gender * Disability Appointments will support the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. How to Apply Applications can be submitted via: Email Applications Send applications to: vacancies@Health.gov.za Use the relevant reference number as the email subject line. Postal Applications The Director-General National Department of Health Private Bag X399 Pretoria 0001 Hand Delivery Reception (Brown Application Box) Dr AB Xuma Building 1112 Voortrekker Road Pretoria Townlands 351-JR Enquiries Attention: Ms M Shitiba Enquiries: Mr A Masilo Telephone: (012) 395 8669 Important Notes * Late applications will not be accepted. * Applicants must quote the correct reference number. * Incomplete applications may be disqualified. * The internship programme does not guarantee permanent employment after completion.