DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: INTERNSHIPS (X5 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: INTERNSHIPS (X5 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this
post with a candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

APPLICATIONS : 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 or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za
quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Shitiba
CLOSING DATE : 26 October 2026

NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an
integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both
technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. All
shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise
and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of
three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess
cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and
integrity. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial
competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment
batteries. Assessment for core competencies outlined in the SMS Handbook
shall be conducted within one month of the appointment of candidate.
Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any
Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous
experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully
completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically
disqualify the applicant. Applicants are not required to submit copies of
qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final
selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed).
Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with
the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable)
evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Please note by
responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and
storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of
Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used solely for the
purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior
consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to fill
the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability
checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that
correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of
an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date,
candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will
not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their
applications.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON

GRADUATE INTERSHIP PROGRAMME 2026-2028 (24 MONTHS)
CLOSING DATE : 26 October 2026
NOTE : The National Department of Health invites unemployed graduates who seek
practical work experience and who are interested in the Public Service career
to apply for internship (an occupationally based work experience opportunity)
in the occupation mentioned below for a minimum of twenty-four (24) months.
The applicants must not have been exposed or have participated in an
internship programme. The Department aims to enhance the employability of
unemployed graduate as potential employees through this internship
programme.
OTHER POST

POST 36/39 : INTERNSHIP REF NO: NDOH 81/2026 (X5 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Trauma, Violence and EMS
STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate, National Diploma or degree (NQF 6) in Microbiology /
Biotechnology. Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal,
attention to detail, scientific analytic in relation to Chapter 8 Regulations and
Applications, and computer literacy skills.

DUTIES : Coordinate the import and export permit programme as per Regulations No. R.
181. Audit Microbiology laboratories for registration with the Department of
Health and monitoring them on biosafety and biosecurity as per Regulations
No. R. 178. Register and conduct audit of Tissue Banks and Stem Cell Banks
as per Regulations R. 182. And Regulations No. R. 183 respectively. Respond
to queries from clinical trial industry, Health Research, post graduate student
in health sciences, tissue banks and stem cell banks.

ENQUIRIES : M Kgasi Tel No: (012) 395-9029