Life Healthcare invites suitably qualified unemployed graduates to apply for a 12-month Human Resources Internship Programme based at its Head Office in Dunkeld, Johannesburg.
Internship Application Closing Date: Friday, 9 January 2026
Internship Location: Life Healthcare Head Office, Dunkeld, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
This programme is designed to provide practical workplace experience to graduates who have completed Human Resources and/or IT-related qualifications, supporting skills development in a real-world healthcare environment.
Internship overview
- Position: Internship Opportunity | Unemployed Graduates | Human Resources
- Number of Interns: 5
- Duration: 12 months (fixed-term contract)
- Monthly Stipend: R6,000 per month
- Function: Human Resources
- Programme Registration: Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA)
Successful candidates will be placed in one selected Human Resources function aligned to their field of study and will be required to remain based at the Dunkeld Head Office for the full duration of the programme.
Purpose of the internship
This internship aims to:
- Provide practical workplace exposure to unemployed graduates
- Support professional development and skills transfer
- Build capacity in key Human Resources functions within the healthcare sector
Human Resources functions available
Applicants must indicate one preferred HR function they wish to gain experience in:
- Payroll
- HR Systems (preferably candidates with an IT qualification)
- Skills Development
- Organisational Development and Transformation
- Resourcing / Recruitment and Selection
Minimum requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Be a South African citizen under the age of 35
- Have completed a relevant HR Diploma or Degree
- Applicants for HR Systems must have completed an IT Diploma or Degree
- Qualification must be fully completed (no students still studying)
Required competencies
Successful interns are expected to demonstrate:
- Problem-solving, analysis, and judgement
- Resilience and adaptability
- Ability to engage with diversity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Relationship-building and influencing skills
- Drive, energy, and excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Computer literacy
How to apply
Interested candidates must apply via email.
Step 1: Prepare your documents
- Comprehensive CV
- Relevant supporting documents (qualifications, transcripts, ID)
- Completed External Employment Application Form
👉 Download the External Employment Application Form:
https://www.lifehealthcare.co.za/media/3627/employment-application-form-2022.pdf
Step 2: Submit your application
Email your application to:
📧 careers@lifehealthcare.co.za
📌 Clearly indicate:
- Internship position applied for
- Preferred Human Resources function
Important notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If no feedback is received within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
- Internal applicants must discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying
- External candidates are welcome to apply
- Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment equity and fair recruitment practices
Why apply for the Life Healthcare HR Internship?
- Gain experience at a leading healthcare organisation
- Exposure to multiple HR specialisation areas
- HWSETA-registered internship with a monthly stipend
- Strong foundation for a career in Human Resources or HR Systems
- Professional development in a structured corporate environment