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National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) Internships 2026

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The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the NHLS Internship Programme 2026–2028.

Internship Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Internship Location: Corporate Region, South Africa

Programme Duration: 2 years

Programme Start Date: 1 December 2026

Contract Type: Fixed-term, non-renewable

Number of Opportunities: 6

Stipend: Monthly stipend according to the NHLS stipend structure and qualification level

About the NHLS Internship Programme

The National Health Laboratory Service is offering graduate internship opportunities on a two-year fixed-term, non-renewable contract.

The programme will commence on 1 December 2026 and is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience within the NHLS corporate environment.

Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend in accordance with the NHLS stipend structure, based on their relevant qualification level.

Available Internship Opportunities

Legal Services Intern – Commercials and Contract

Number of Posts: 1

Reference Number: CORP-CAC01-001-11/26

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
  • Admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.

Legal Services Intern – Compliance

Number of Posts: 2

Reference Number: CORP-C01-001-11/26

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.

Human Resources Internship

Number of Posts: 3

Reference Number: CORP-HR-001-11/26

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Diploma in Human Resource Management or Development.
  • Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management or Development.
  • BTech in Human Resource Management or Development.
  • BCom in Human Resource Management.
  • Industrial Psychology qualification.

General Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be South African citizens.
  • Be unemployed.
  • Be between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Have completed the relevant Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Honours or Master’s qualification required for the advertised internship.
  • Not have previously participated in an Internship Programme within the Public Service.
  • Have excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Be computer literate.
  • Have strong technological skills.

A driver’s licence will be advantageous.

Skills and Attributes

Applicants should demonstrate:

  • Teamwork.
  • Collaboration.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Reliability.
  • Self-discipline.
  • Responsibility.
  • Commitment.
  • Results orientation.
  • Emotional intelligence.
  • Resilience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Technical and functional competence.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

  • Recent and comprehensive CV.
  • CV showing all qualifications and experience, including dates.
  • Certified copies of qualifications.
  • Certified copy of South African ID.
  • Certified copy of driver’s licence, where applicable.

Certification must still be valid at the time the application is submitted.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by email to:

Email: Corporate2@nhls.ac.za

Click here to apply for NHLS Internship Programme 2026–2028

Applicants must use only the relevant reference number in the email subject line.

For example:

CORP-CAC01-001-11/26

or

CORP-C01-001-11/26

or

CORP-HR-001-11/26

Applicants should not add other wording to the email subject line.

Important Application Instructions

Applicants should ensure that:

  • The correct reference number is used.
  • Only the relevant reference number appears in the email subject line.
  • The application is sent to Corporate2@nhls.ac.za.
  • All required documents are attached.
  • Certified documents are valid at the time of submission.
  • The CV includes relevant dates.
  • The application is complete.

The NHLS warns that applications with an incorrect reference number may be sent to the wrong file and will not be considered.

Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will also not be considered.

Enquiries

For enquiries, contact:

Sesethu Bhabha

Telephone: 011 555 5309

Selection Process

Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates.

Applicants who have not received feedback within two weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closing Date

13 November 2026

Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.