The National Department of Health (NDoH) is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028.
This 24-month internship programme aims to provide practical workplace experience to graduates who are interested in building a career in the Public Service.
NDoH Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028 Overview
Institution: National Department of Health (NDoH)
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028
Fixed Term: 24 Months
Placement: Pretoria, Gauteng
Compensation: R8 174.78 per month
Best Before: 01 June 2026
Who Can Apply for NDoH Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028?
- Unemployed graduates who have not participated in any internship programme before.
Available Internship Opportunities
- Human Resources Management and Development Internship (X4 Posts)
Ref No: NDOH 30/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Human Resources Management
- Human Resources Development
- Organisational Development Internship (X1 Post)
Ref No: NDOH 31/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Management Services
- Operations Management
- Production Management
- Employment Relations Internship (X1 Post)
Reference No: NDOH 32/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Labour Relations
- Financial Management and Accounting Internship (X3 Posts)
Ref No: NDOH 33/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Supply Chain Management Internship (X4 Posts)
Ref No: NDOH 34/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Public Management
- Purchasing
- Transport Management
- Internal Audit Internship (X3 Posts)
Ref No: NDOH 35/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Internal Auditing
- Risk Management
- ICT Internship (X4 Posts)
Ref No: NDOH 36/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Communication Internship (X2 Posts)
Ref No: NDOH 37/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Journalism
- Marketing and Communication
- Communication
- Legal Services Internship (X3 Posts)
Ref No: NDOH 38/2026
Qualification Required: LLB Degree in Law
- Office of the Director-General Internship (X2 Posts)
Ref No: NDOH 39/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Management
- Business Management
- Public Administration
- Office Administration
- Strategic Planning Internship (X2 Posts)
Ref No: NDOH 40/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Public Management
- Business Management
- Strategic Management
- Office of the Chief Financial Officer Internship (X1 Post)
Ref No: NDOH 41/2026
Qualification Required: Diploma (NQF 6) in:
- Management
- Business Management
- Public Administration
- Office Administration
NDoH Graduate Internship Programme Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be unemployed graduates
- Have Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
- Hold a relevant Diploma or Degree qualification in the required field
- Not have participated in an internship programme before
- Be interested in gaining practical workplace experience in the Public Service sector.
How to apply for NDoH Graduate Internship Programme
Apply using one of the following methods listed below:
Mailing:
The Director-General, National Department of Health
Private Bag X399
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivered application may be submitted at:
Reception (Brown Application Box)
Dr AB Xuma Building
1112 Voortrekker Rd
Pretoria Townlands 351-JR
Email:
Forward to: vacancies@Health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.
Contact Person for Enquiries
Mr A Masilo Tel: (012) 395 8669
Best Before: 01 June 2026
Crucial Matter:
- Applicants must apply for the internship that matches their qualification.
- Only unemployed graduates should apply.
- Candidates who have previously participated in an internship programme may not qualify.
- Ensure all required documents are submitted correctly to avoid disqualification.
- Applications should be submitted before the official closing date.
Final Say:
Successful candidates will receive hands-on workplace exposure while improving their employability through structured training and professional development within various departments of the National Department of Health.
