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.