The National Bioproducts Institute (NBI) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the YES Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Durban.
Internship Application Closing Date: 27 October 2026
Internship Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Internship Duration: 12 months
About the NBI YES Internship Programme
The National Bioproducts Institute is offering young people an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in a biopharmaceutical production environment.
Successful YES interns will assist with the production of plasma-derived bulk intermediates and final formulated bulk liquids within the Pooling, Fractionation or Refining Processing areas while working in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 34 years old.
- Be unemployed.
- Not be studying full-time.
- Have Grade 12.
- Have achieved at least a D mark in:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Biology
- Have no more than two years of work experience.
- Not have previously participated in a YES Programme.
- Be available for the full 12-month programme.
Advantageous Qualifications and Experience
The following will be advantageous:
- Exposure to a laboratory environment.
- Exposure to a manufacturing environment.
- Pharmacist Assistant Training Basic qualification.
- Pharmacist Assistant Training Post Basic qualification.
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
- Tertiary qualification in Life Sciences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful interns will be expected to:
- Prepare and clean production equipment.
- Assist with production activities according to approved Standard Operating Procedures.
- Take samples for Quality Assurance and Quality Control purposes.
- Complete batch records and logbooks accurately.
- Complete other production documentation as required.
- Monitor equipment performance.
- Assist with equipment calibration.
- Assist with first-line maintenance.
- Follow approved production procedures and protocols.
- Maintain clean and audit-ready work areas.
- Attend required training.
- Follow workplace safety requirements.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official NBI recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for National Bioproducts Institute (NBI) YES Internships 2026 / 2027
Applicants should make sure that all required information and supporting documents are completed before submitting the application.
Closing Date
27 October 2026
Late applications may not be considered.