Abbott South Africa invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Procurement Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 09 October 2026
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
About the Abbott Procurement Internship
Abbott South Africa is looking for motivated recent graduates to join its Procurement Internship Programme within the healthcare sector.
The internship provides practical exposure to procurement, customer service, supply chain operations and broader business processes within a multinational healthcare organisation.
The programme is aimed at graduates who have completed their studies and are ready to begin their careers in procurement, logistics, supply chain or related fields.
Position Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Abbott South Africa |
| Position | Procurement Intern |
| Job Requisition ID | 31163685 |
| Job Family | Supply Chain |
| Division | GPS Global Purchasing Services |
| Employment Type | Full-time Internship |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng |
| Closing Date | 09 October 2026 |
| Expected Start Date | 01 November 2026 |
What the Internship Offers
Successful interns will gain:
- Exposure to a leading multinational healthcare organisation.
- Practical experience in procurement and customer service functions.
- Insight into healthcare supply chain operations.
- Exposure to cross-functional business processes.
- Experience in stakeholder management.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Professional development within a global corporate environment.
- Practical workplace experience in procurement and business operations.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have completed a Degree or Diploma in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Related field
- Be unemployed.
- Ideally have no formal work experience.
- Have completed their studies before the internship starts.
- Be available to start on 01 November 2026.
- Have strong attention to detail.
- Have good organisational skills.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Be proactive and willing to learn.
- Have good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Updated CV.
- Academic transcript.
- Copy of qualification or proof of completion.
- Copy of South African ID.
Selection Process
Applicants should note that shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a video interview within a short timeframe as part of the recruitment process.
Candidates should therefore monitor their email and application profile after submitting an application.
Who Should Apply?
This internship is particularly suitable for graduates who want to build careers in:
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Purchasing
- Customer Service
- Healthcare Supply Chain
- Commercial Operations
- Business Operations
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Abbott careers portal.
Click here to apply for Abbott Procurement Internship 2026
Applicants should ensure that their studies are complete and all required supporting documents are ready before applying.
Closing Date: 09 October 2026