Free State Department of Health Graduate Internships 2026: X99 Posts

Who can apply

• Be South African citizens.
• Have completed Grade 12.
• Hold an appropriate tertiary qualification relevant to the internship field.
• Have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or Degree at NQF Level 7 or 8, depending on the position.
• Be unemployed graduates.
• Not have previously completed a 24-month government internship programme.
• Preference will be given to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Documents you will need

• The Free State Department of Health states that applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant supporting documents at the initial application stage.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Candidates should follow any additional instructions provided on the e-Recruitment platform.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Free State Department Health - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

The Free State Department of Health invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 99 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 04 September 2026

Internship Location: Various hospitals, district offices and health facilities across the Free State, South Africa

Free State Department of Health Graduate Internship Programme 2026

The Free State Department of Health is offering a 24-month Graduate Internship Programme aimed at unemployed graduates who need practical workplace experience.

A total of:

99 internship positions

are available across several occupational fields.

Successful candidates will receive an annual stipend of:

R98,087 per annum

which is approximately R8,174 per month.

Internship Programme Overview

Organisation: Free State Department of HealthProgramme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026Number of Posts: 99Duration: 24 monthsStipend: R98,087 per annumApproximate Monthly Stipend: R8,174Province: Free StateTarget Group: Unemployed graduatesClosing Date: 04 September 2026Application Method: Online

Available Internship Fields

Total: 99 Posts

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

Preference will be given to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Office Management Internships - X27 Posts

A total of 27 Office Management internship positions are available.

Applicants must hold the appropriate qualification specified for the relevant Office Management internship post.

Candidates should check the specific vacancy listing on the Free State Department of Health e-Recruitment portal before applying.

Finance Management Internships - X23 Posts

The Department is offering:

23 Finance Management internships

These opportunities are aimed at graduates with qualifications aligned with finance-related functions.

Applicants should use the appropriate reference number for the position and facility where they wish to be placed.

Information Technology Internships - X19 Posts

A total of:

19 Information Technology internships

are available.

Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification that meets the requirements of the specific IT internship listing.

Supply Chain, Public Management and Financial Management - X10 Posts

There are 10 internship opportunities for graduates with qualifications related to:

• Supply Chain Management.
• Public Management.
• Financial Management.

Applicants should verify the exact qualification required for their chosen post on the official recruitment portal.

Dental Assistant Internships - X6 Posts

The Department is offering:

6 Dental Assistant internship positions

In addition to the relevant qualification, applicants for these positions must be:

Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Supply Chain Management Internships - X5 Posts

A further:

5 Supply Chain Management internships

are available.

Applicants must hold the appropriate qualification listed in the relevant vacancy advertisement.

Built Environment Internships - X5 Posts

Five opportunities are available in fields such as:

• Quantity Surveying.
• Architecture.
• Building Construction.

Applicants should check the exact qualification requirement for the specific post before applying.

Human Resource Management Internships - X3 Posts

There are:

3 Human Resource Management internship opportunities

for suitably qualified graduates.

Data Analyst Internship - X1 Post

The Department is also offering:

1 Data Analyst internship position

Applicants must hold the relevant qualification required in the specific vacancy advertisement.

Internship Duration and Stipend

The Graduate Internship Programme runs for:

24 months

The advertised stipend is:

R98,087 per annum

This is approximately:

R8,174 per month

before considering any applicable administrative or payroll treatment.

Required Application Documents

At the initial application stage, applicants are required to submit:

A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae

The supplied information states that certified copies are not required upfront.

Shortlisted applicants should be prepared to provide documents such as:

• Certified copy of ID.
• Certified copy of Matric certificate.
• Certified copies of tertiary qualifications.
• Academic record.
• HPCSA registration proof for Dental Assistant applicants.

Applicants should keep these documents ready in case they are requested during the shortlisting process.

How to Apply for Free State Department of Health Graduate Internships 2026

Applications must be submitted online through the Free State Department of Health e-Recruitment portal.

Click here to apply for Free State Department of Health Graduate Internships 2026

Applicants should:

1. Register or log in to the recruitment portal.
2. Search for the relevant Graduate Internship position.
3. Select the field that matches their qualification.
4. Use the correct reference number for the selected post.
5. Complete the online application.
6. Submit the required CV before the deadline.

Internship Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

04 September 2026

Late applications will not be accepted according to the supplied information.

Important Application Notes

• A total of 99 internship positions are available.
• The programme runs for 24 months.
• The stipend is R98,087 per annum, approximately R8,174 per month.
• Applicants must be unemployed South African graduates.
• A relevant NQF Level 6, 7 or 8 qualification is required depending on the post.
• Applicants who have already completed a 24-month government internship will not be considered.
• Dental Assistant applicants must have HPCSA registration.
• Only a detailed CV is required at the initial application stage according to the supplied information.
• Applications must be submitted online.
• Applications close on 04 September 2026.

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