Free State Department of Health Internships 2026: 128 Graduate and TVET Opportunities
Free State Department of Health Internships 2026: 128 Graduate and TVET Opportunities
The Free State Department of Health is inviting unemployed graduates and TVET College students to apply for its 2026 Internship and Work Integrated Learning Programme.
A total of 128 opportunities are available across hospitals, district offices, the Medical Depot, Corporate Office and other Department of Health facilities throughout the Free State.
The programme includes 99 Graduate Internship positions running for 24 months and 29 TVET Work Integrated Learning opportunities running for 18 months.
Successful graduate interns will receive a stipend of R98 087 per annum, while TVET Work Integrated Learning participants will receive R83 103 per annum.
Applications close on 04 September 2026 and must be submitted through the Free State Department of Health’s online e-Recruitment system.
Free State Department of Health Internships 2026 Overview
Employer: Free State Department of Health
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme and TVET Work Integrated Learning Programme
Province: Free State
Graduate Internship Duration: 24 months
TVET Work Integrated Learning Duration: 18 months
Graduate Internship Stipend: R98 087 per annum
TVET WIL Stipend: R83 103 per annum
Total Opportunities: 128
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Application Method: Online
Graduate Internship Programme: 99 Posts
The Department is offering 99 graduate internship opportunities across several fields.
1. Office Management Internships: 27 Posts
Post: Graduate Internship Programme: Office Management
Post Number: 30/101
Number of Posts: 27
Stipend: R98 087 per annum
Opportunities are available at facilities including:
- Mangaung District Office
- Pelonomi Hospital
- Universitas Hospital
- Free State Psychiatric Hospital
- Lejweleputswa District Office in Welkom
- Bongani Hospital
- Nala Hospital
- Thusanong Hospital
- Fezile Dabi District Office
- Tokollo/Mafube Hospital
- Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office
- Thebe Hospital
- Phumelela Hospital
- Manapo Hospital
- Itemoheng Hospital
- Dihlabeng Hospital
- Elizabeth Ross Hospital
- Xhariep District Office
- Stoffel Coetzee Hospital
- Albert Nzula Hospital
2. Dental Assistant Internships: 6 Posts
Post: Graduate Internship Programme: Dental Assistant
Post Number: 30/102
Number of Posts: 6
Stipend: R98 087 per annum
Posts are available at:
- Lejweleputswa District Office in Welkom: 1 post
- Fezile Dabi District Office: 1 post
- Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office: 3 posts
- Xhariep District Office: 1 post
Dental Assistant applicants must also be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, HPCSA.
3. Finance Management Internships: 23 Posts
Post: Graduate Internship Programme: Finance Management
Post Number: 30/103
Number of Posts: 23
Stipend: R98 087 per annum
Placements are available across several facilities, including:
- Mangaung District Office
- Botshabelo Hospital
- Universitas Hospital
- Medical Depot Bloemfontein
- Corporate Office and EMS Hub
- Dr JS Moroka Hospital
- Lejweleputswa District Office
- Bongani Hospital
- Mohau Hospital
- Parys Hospital
- Fezi Ngombentombi Hospital
- Boitumelo Hospital
- Phekolong/Nketoana Hospital
- JD Newberry Hospital
- Embekweni Hospital
- Diamant Hospital
- Albert Nzula Hospital
4. Supply Chain Management Internships: 5 Posts
Post: Graduate Internship Programme: Supply Chain Management
Post Number: 30/104
Number of Posts: 5
Stipend: R98 087 per annum
Posts are available at:
- National Hospital: 2 posts
- Corporate Office: 2 posts
- Xhariep District Office: 1 post
5. Supply Chain, Public Management and Financial Management Internships: 10 Posts
Post Number: 30/105
Reference Number: H/G/SPF/1/2026
Number of Posts: 10
Centre: Corporate Office and EMS Hub
Stipend: R98 087 per annum
This opportunity is suitable for graduates with relevant qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Public Management or Financial Management.
6. Data Analyst Internship: 1 Post
Post Number: 30/106
Reference Number: H/G/DA/1/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Centre: Medical Depot Bloemfontein
Stipend: R98 087 per annum
Graduates with an appropriate qualification related to data analysis may apply.
7. Quantity Surveying, Architecture and Building Construction Internships: 5 Posts
Post Number: 30/107
Reference Number: H/G/QS/1/2026
Number of Posts: 5
Centre: Corporate Office and EMS Hub
Stipend: R98 087 per annum
The Department is looking for graduates with relevant qualifications in:
- Quantity Surveying
- Architecture
- Building Construction
8. Information Technology Internships: 19 Posts
Post: Graduate Internship Programme: Information Technology
Post Number: 30/108
Number of Posts: 19
Stipend: R98 087 per annum
Placements include:
- Corporate Office and EMS Hub: 10 posts
- Thusanong Hospital: 1 post
- Fezile Dabi District Office: 1 post
- Parys Hospital: 1 post
- Tokollo/Mafube Hospital: 2 posts
- Boitumelo Hospital: 1 post
- Senorita Nhlabathi Hospital: 1 post
- Manapo Hospital: 1 post
- Elizabeth Ross Hospital: 1 post
9. Human Resource Management Internships: 3 Posts
Post: Graduate Internship Programme: Human Resource Management
Post Number: 30/109
Number of Posts: 3
Stipend: R98 087 per annum
Posts are available at:
- Nala Hospital: 1 post
- Fezi Ngombentombi Hospital: 1 post
- Stoffel Coetzee Hospital: 1 post
Graduate Internship Requirements
Applicants for the Graduate Internship Programme must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Grade 12.
- Have an appropriate undergraduate tertiary qualification relevant to the field being applied for.
- Have an NQF Level 6 National Diploma or an NQF Level 7 or 8 degree.
- Not have previously completed a 24-month internship programme.
Historically disadvantaged applicants will receive preference.
Dental Assistant applicants must additionally be registered with the HPCSA.
Required Skills
Applicants should have:
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Literacy skills
- Time-management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Numeracy skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Professional presentation
- Good telephone etiquette
Graduate Internship Duties
Successful candidates will perform duties assigned by their mentors according to their field of study.
Interns will also be required to attend the funded Personal Mastery Course for Public Service Graduate Interns.
TVET Work Integrated Learning Programme: 29 Posts
In addition to the graduate internships, the Free State Department of Health is offering 29 Work Integrated Learning opportunities for TVET College students.
The programme runs for 18 months and offers a stipend of R83 103 per annum.
1. Hospitality Management: 15 Posts
Post Number: 30/110
Number of Posts: 15
Stipend: R83 103 per annum
Placements are available at:
- Pelonomi Hospital
- Botshabelo Hospital
- Universitas Hospital
- Free State Psychiatric Hospital
- Nala Hospital
- Parys Hospital
- Fezi Ngombentombi Hospital
- Boitumelo Hospital
- Phekolong/Nketoana Hospital
- Dihlabeng Hospital
- Elizabeth Ross Hospital
- Stoffel Coetzee Hospital
- Embekweni Hospital
- Diamant Hospital
2. Electrical Engineering: 2 Posts
Post Number: 30/111
Number of Posts: 2
Stipend: R83 103 per annum
Posts are available at:
- National Hospital: 1 post
- Thusanong Hospital: 1 post
3. Financial Management: 4 Posts
Post Number: 30/112
Number of Posts: 4
Stipend: R83 103 per annum
Posts are available at:
- Medical Depot Bloemfontein
- Fezile Dabi District Office
- Tokollo/Mafube Hospital
- Manapo Hospital
4. Human Resource Management: 6 Posts
Post Number: 30/113
Number of Posts: 6
Stipend: R83 103 per annum
Placements are available at:
- Lejweleputswa District Office in Welkom
- Bongani Hospital
- Katleho/Winburg Hospital
- Thebe Hospital
- District Office
- Albert Nzula Hospital
5. Managerial Assistant: 2 Posts
Post Number: 30/114
Number of Posts: 2
Stipend: R83 103 per annum
Placements are available at:
- Mohau Hospital: 1 post
- Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office: 1 post
TVET Work Integrated Learning Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Grade 12.
- Have an N6 Certificate and academic record.
- Require workplace experience related to their TVET qualification.
- Not have previously completed an 18-month Work Integrated Learning programme.
Historically disadvantaged applicants will receive preference.
TVET WIL Duties
Successful learners will carry out basic duties assigned by their mentor according to their field of study.
Participants will also complete duties linked to their learner guide, workbook or logbook and will be required to attend the funded Personal Mastery Course for Work Integrated Learning participants.
How to Apply for Department of Health Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted through the Free State Department of Health e-Recruitment portal.
Applicants should carefully select the correct internship programme, centre and reference number when completing their online application.
Make sure all required information and supporting documents are correctly uploaded before submitting the application.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Late applications may not be considered, so applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding the programme, applicants may contact:
Me MA Monnamoncho
Telephone: (051) 408 1736 / 073 842 4648
Why You Should Consider the Free State Department of Health Internship Programme
The Department of Health Internship Programme gives graduates and TVET students an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience within South Africa’s public health sector.
Successful candidates will be able to apply the knowledge gained during their studies while developing valuable professional, administrative, technical and workplace skills.
With opportunities available in Office Management, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Dental Assistance, Hospitality Management, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying and other fields, the programme provides career-building experience across a wide variety of disciplines.
Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications before 04 September 2026.
