Graduates Internship Opportunities – Contract ending 31 March 2027

This Programme is the Western Cape Government Health and Wellness initiative that provides unemployed qualified youth, with the opportunity to gain work experience. National government and the department have dedicated each self in providing further development opportunities to support the public in becoming skilled. Applicants will gain skills and knowledge through this programme. In the programme, public bodies from all spheres of government (in terms of their normal mandates and budgets) and the non-sector (which are supported by government incentives) purposefully raise the creation of work opportunities for unemployed and poor people in South Africa through the delivery of public and community services.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Good interpersonal relations, with colleagues and the public.
• Computer competency skills.
• Ability to function in a team.

Requirements:

• Between the age of 18 – 35.
• Proof of a qualification document.
• NQF level 6-9 qualification.

Instructions to Applicants/Individuals:

• Applicants must have internet connection to apply for these vacancies.
• Applicants who do not have access to computers or internet, compatible cellphones are encouraged to make use of the following internet facilities:
  • Your local library
  • Your local Thusong service Centre,
  • The Khanya laboratory at your local government/public schools
  • The Western Cape Government Work-in Contact Centre,
  • An Internet Café
• Only completed online applications received on/before the closing date of the post will be considered.
• On the day of the interview, shortlisted candidates will be required to:
  • Bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies, of Identify Document ID. Matric Certificate), driver’s license (if
    applicable for the post), qualifications and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body, for verification purposes. Failure to
    adhere to the afore-mentioned could lead to his/her application being disqualified.
• Complete a recent Z83 employment application form provided by the HR Officer/Line Manager responsible for the Recruitment
  process. Failure to complete said form will lead to his/her application being disqualified.
• Attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency
  assessments/proficiency tests

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Note:

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Successful candidate will be placed at the discretion of institution. Applicants are encouraged to apply online and follow the instructions carefully. www.westerncape.gov.za/healthGIP

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Remuneration

R 8 174,75 to R 9 861,50 stipend per month, depending on the qualification. (NQF level 6 to NQF level 9)

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Enquiries:

Metropole contact person is Ms Ntombomzi Nhlapo at 021 483 6108 and or healthgraduates.interns@westerncape.gov.za ; Red Cross hospital is Sandra Share at 021 658-5476; Groote Schuur hospital is Noluvo Mqushulu is at 021 404-6313; Tygerberg Hospital Nkosikhona Nkosi at 021 021 938-5600; Metro Health Services is Xolisizwe Nyangaza at 021 815-8690 and Qabazi Mboniso at 021 815-8700.

Enquiries Rural Health:

Cape Winelands contact person is Fernando Rangolie at 023 342 8806/1339; Worcester Hospital contact person is Zandile Kwinana 023 348-1102; Paarl Hospital contact person is Hendrik Lewies at 021 860-2851, West Coast contact person is Portia Kotze at 022 487-9286;; Vredenburg hospital contact person is Winston Small at 021 213-2039; George Regional Hospital contact person is Aldrid Jacobs at 044 802-4365; Paarl Hospital: Hendrik Lewies at 021 860-2851 Forensic Pathology Services Juanita Andrews/Inshaaf Abrahams at 021 928-1514/ 021 928-1504 Social Workers Contact Person Ms Amina Osman 021 483-3939.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:

• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

Closing Date: 13 May 2026

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Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from the Department  within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates  to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. 

As directed by the Department of Public Service & Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted  once they are shortlisted and their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include  security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.

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