About the Department of Health

 

The South African Department of Health is responsible for overseeing the country's healthcare system, ensuring accessible and quality healthcare services for all citizens. The department is committed to developing future healthcare professionals through its graduate internship programmes.

 

About the Internship Programme

 

The Department of Health is offering Graduate Internships for 2026/28 (24months) to unemployed graduates who want to gain practical experience in healthcare administration, policy development, and public health management. 

Salary: R 8 174.78 per month

 

Available Positions and Requirements

Human Resources Management (x4) 

Grade 12 (NQF4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Human Resources Management or Human Resources Development. (REF NO: NDOH /302026)

 

Organisational Development (x1) 

Grade 12 (NQF4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Management Services or Operations Management or Production Management. (REF NO: NDOH 31/2026)

 

Employment Relations (x1) 

Grade 12 (NQF4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Labour Relations. (REF NO: NDOH 32/2026)

 

Financial Management and Accounting (x3)

Grade 12 (NQF4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Financial Management or Accounting. (REF NO: NDOH 33/2026)

 

Supply Chain Management (x4)

Grade 12 (NQF 4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Public Management/Purchasing or Transport Management (REF NO: NDOH 34/2026)

 

Internal Audit (x3)

Grade 12 (NQF 4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Internal Auditing or Risk Management.(REF NO: NDOH 35/2026)

 

Information Communication and Technology (x4)

Grade 12 (NQF 4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Computer Science or Information Technology. (REF NO: NDOH 36/2026)

 

Communication (x2)

Grade 12 (NQF4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Journalism/Marketing and communication or Communication. (REF NO: NDOH 37/2026)

 

Legal Services (x3)

Grade 12 (NQF 4) and LLB Degree (NQF level 6) in Law. (REF NO: NDOH 38/2026)

 

Office of the Director-General (x2)

Grade 12 (NQF4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Management/ Business Management/ Administration/ Public Management/ Administration/ Office Management/ Administration or related NQF 6 Administration qualification. (REF NO: NDOH 39/2026)

 

Strategic Planning (x2)

Grade 12 (NQF4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Public Management/ Administration/ Business Management/ Administration or Strategic Management. (REF NO: NDOH 40/2026)

 

Office of the Chief Finance Officer (x1)

Grade 12 (NQF4) and Diploma with 360 credits (NQF 6) in Management/ Business Management/ Administration/ Public Management/ Administration/ Office Management/ Administration or related NQF 6 Administration qualification. (REF NO: NDOH 41/2026)

 

Other Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:

• Application Form Z83 (download below)

• Certified copy of South African ID document

• Certified copies of all qualifications

• Full academic record/transcript

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A motivational letter explaining your interest in public health

 

How to Apply

submit your applications to the below address OR Email applications to the mail below.

 

Email Application:

should be forwarded to vacancies@Health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.

 

 

Hand delivered Applications:

application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box),

Dr AB Xuma Building

1112 Voortrekker Rd.

Pretoria

0001

Townlands 351-JR

 

 

Postal Applications:
The Director-General 

National Department of Health

Private Bag X399 

Pretoria.

0001.

 

Download Application Form Z83

Click the link below to download the Z83 application form: