The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) invites suitably qualified unemployed South African graduates to apply for Support Internship opportunities for 2026 / 2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 03 September 2026
Internship Location: South Africa
SAMRC Internship Programme 2026 / 2027
The South African Medical Research Council is offering internship opportunities aimed at helping unemployed graduates gain practical workplace experience, professional exposure and job-related skills.
The internships are available across several support functions, including Information Technology, Health and Safety, Research Capacity Development, Human Resources, Finance and Supply Chain Management.
Available SAMRC Internships
The following internship opportunities are open for applications:
| Internship | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Support Intern: IT | Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or similar field |
| Support Intern: HSE | Diploma or Degree in Health and Safety or similar field |
| Support Intern: RCD | Three-year qualification in a Health Science discipline or similar relevant qualification |
| Support Intern: HR | Three-year National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or similar relevant qualification |
| Support Intern: Finance | Three-year National Diploma or Degree in Accounting or similar relevant qualification |
| Support Intern: SCM | BCom Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or similar relevant qualification |
SAMRC Support Intern: IT
Applicants should have a higher education Diploma or Degree in:
Information Technology or a similar field
Applicants should also be computer literate and able to communicate effectively.
Click here to apply for SAMRC Support Intern: IT
SAMRC Support Intern: HSE
Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in:
Health and Safety or a similar field
Applicants should also be computer literate and able to communicate effectively.
Click here to apply for SAMRC Support Intern: HSE
SAMRC Support Intern: RCD
Applicants should have a:
Three-year qualification in a Health Science discipline or another similar relevant qualification
Applicants should also be computer literate and able to communicate effectively.
Exposure to Microsoft Excel will be an advantage.
Click here to apply for SAMRC Support Intern: RCD
SAMRC Support Intern: HR
Applicants should have a:
Three-year National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or a similar relevant qualification
Applicants should also be computer literate and able to communicate effectively.
Click here to apply for SAMRC Support Intern: HR
SAMRC Support Intern: Finance
Applicants should have a:
Three-year National Diploma or Degree in Accounting or a similar relevant qualification
Exposure to Microsoft Excel and an accounting package such as Pastel will be advantageous.
Click here to apply for SAMRC Support Intern: Finance
SAMRC Support Intern: SCM
Applicants should have a:
BCom Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or another similar relevant qualification
Applicants should also be computer literate.
Click here to apply for SAMRC Support Intern: SCM
Who Should Apply?
The internship programme is aimed at suitably qualified unemployed South African graduates who want to gain workplace experience in their field of study.
Applicants should ensure that their qualification matches the minimum requirements of the specific internship they wish to apply for.
How to Apply for SAMRC Internships 2026 / 2027
Applications must be submitted online through the relevant SAMRC recruitment link.
Applicants should use the direct application link provided under each internship opportunity above.
Before submitting an application, candidates should ensure that all information entered on the online recruitment system is complete and accurate.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
03 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
The available internships cover Information Technology, Health and Safety, Health Sciences, Human Resources, Accounting, Supply Chain and Logistics.
No stipend amount or programme duration was provided in the supplied information, so applicants should check the relevant SAMRC application page for any additional conditions attached to each position.