The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the 2025 Internship Programme aimed at strengthening the country’s response to HIV & AIDS, TB, and STIs.
Internship Application Closing Date: 09 December 2025
Internship Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
This internship programme offers young, passionate graduates the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop technical and administrative skills, and contribute to one of the most important public health mandates in South Africa. Successful candidates will be mentored by experienced professionals and exposed to real workplace environments that enhance their career prospects.
Available Internship Opportunities:
- HR Intern (1 Post)
- Database Developer Intern (1 Post)
HR Intern
Position: HR Intern
Contract: Internship Programme
Duration: 12 Months
Stipend: R6 000 per month
Location: Centurion
Purpose of the Role
To provide workplace exposure, structured learning, and hands-on experience in Human Resources while supporting SANAC’s HR operations and building essential skills for future employability.
Key Responsibilities
- Support recruitment and selection processes
- Assist with onboarding and induction
- Maintain and update employee records
- Support training and development coordination
- Assist with payroll-related admin
- Provide support with performance management processes
- Assist in employee relations documentation and coordination
- Assist with wellness events and wellbeing activities
- Prepare HR reports and maintain filing systems
- Provide general HR administrative support
Qualifications and Requirements
- National Diploma/Degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration (HR-focused), or related field
- South African citizen aged 18–35
- Unemployed graduate
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- High attention to detail and confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and a positive attitude
Database Developer Intern
Position: Database Developer Intern
Contract: Internship Programme
Duration: 12 Months
Stipend: R6 000 per month
Location: Centurion
Purpose of the Role
To provide structured experience in database development and data management while strengthening SANAC’s data integrity, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Support database design, development, and optimisation
- Assist with data cleaning, validation, and consolidation
- Support system documentation and version control
- Provide basic technical user support
- Assist with building dashboards and reports (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
- Support data analysis processes
- Troubleshoot basic database issues
- Collaborate with programme teams to enhance data workflows
Qualifications and Requirements
- National Diploma/Degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- South African citizen aged 18–35
- Unemployed graduate
- Understanding of databases (SQL, MS Access, etc.)
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Experience with Excel; exposure to BI tools is an advantage
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Eagerness to learn and work in a data-driven environment
How to Apply
Email your application to: internship@sanac.org.za
Submit the following documents:
- Motivational letter
- CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified copies of qualifications
Use the correct subject line:
- “HR Intern” – for the HR Internship
- “Database Developer Intern” – for the Database Developer Internship
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Additional Information
SANAC prioritises candidates who contribute to organisational diversity and meet the job requirements. Successful applicants may undergo assessments and verification processes, including:
- Citizenship checks
- Credit record
- Security clearance/vetting
- Qualification verification
- Employment history checks
SANAC reserves the right to withdraw or amend the advertisement.