Life Healthcare is inviting qualified pharmacy students to apply for its Pharmacy Internship Programme 2026, offering a valuable opportunity to begin your professional journey in one of South Africa’s leading private healthcare providers. With placements available nationwide, this 12-month pre-registration internship is designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on training in a real-world clinical setting.
Due Date: 31 July 2025
Duration: 12 months
Placement: Across Life Healthcare hospitals nationwide
Remuneration: Competitive monthly stipend
This structured internship goes beyond basic training, offering exposure to advanced pharmaceutical services while supporting you in developing clinical and professional competencies essential for registration as a pharmacist. Interns are placed in top-tier Life Healthcare facilities, where they actively contribute to patient care, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and receive mentorship from experienced pharmacists.
What the Internship Offers:
Interns will gain real-world experience in a variety of pharmacy-related functions, including:
- Dispensing and patient counselling
- Drug compounding and medication safety
- Drug information services and stock management
You’ll also take part in vital clinical and administrative activities such as:
- Clinical pharmacy and antimicrobial stewardship programmes
- Medication incident reporting and quality improvement projects
- Financial management in healthcare settings
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Life Healthcare also provides support to help you succeed in your career through:
- Guidance on competency standards
- Structured exam preparation for the pre-registration assessment
- Mentorship, performance feedback, and career development
- Continuing education opportunities and exposure to pharmaceutical wholesalers and manufacturers
Selection Criteria
Candidates will be evaluated based on:
- Strong academic performance
- Leadership and teamwork abilities
- Clear communication skills
- Previous work or volunteer experience (if applicable)
- Passion for pharmacy and a commitment to excellence in healthcare
- Hospitals Offering Internship Placements
Eastern Cape:
- Life Beacon Bay Hospital
- Life St Dominic’s Hospital
- Life Queenstown Private Hospital
- Life St George’s Hospital
Western Cape:
- Life Bay View Private Hospital
- Life Kingsbury Hospital
- Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
KwaZulu-Natal (Durban):
- Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital
- Life Entabeni Hospital
- Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital
- Life The Crompton Hospital
- Life Westville Hospital
Gauteng:
- Life Brenthurst, Flora, Fourways, Wilgers, Eugene Marais, Bedford Gardens, The Glynnwood, and others
Free State:
- Life Rosepark Hospital (Bloemfontein)
Mpumalanga:
- Life Cosmos Hospital (eMalahleni)
- Life Midmed Hospital (Middelburg)
North West:
- Life Anncron Hospital (Klerksdorp)
- Life Peglerae Hospital (Rustenburg)
This is a unique opportunity to train with a trusted healthcare group that places strong emphasis on ethical practices, innovation, and staff development. Life Healthcare operates over 66 healthcare facilities and employs more than 17,000 staff members, with a mission to deliver quality care and empower healthcare professionals.
COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
Take the first step toward a meaningful career in pharmacy. Apply now and be part of the Life Healthcare team committed to clinical excellence and patient-centred care.
