The Free State Department of Health invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 99 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Internship Location: Various hospitals, district offices and health facilities across the Free State, South Africa
Free State Department of Health Graduate Internship Programme 2026
The Free State Department of Health is offering a 24-month Graduate Internship Programme aimed at unemployed graduates who need practical workplace experience.
A total of:
99 internship positions
are available across several occupational fields.
Successful candidates will receive an annual stipend of:
R98,087 per annum
which is approximately R8,174 per month.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Free State Department of Health
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Number of Posts: 99
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
Approximate Monthly Stipend: R8,174
Province: Free State
Target Group: Unemployed graduates
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Application Method: Online
Available Internship Fields
| Internship Field | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Office Management | 27 |
| Finance Management | 23 |
| Information Technology | 19 |
| Supply Chain / Public Management / Financial Management | 10 |
| Dental Assistant | 6 |
| Supply Chain Management | 5 |
| Quantity Surveying / Architecture / Building Construction | 5 |
| Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Data Analyst | 1 |
Total: 99 Posts
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Grade 12.
- Hold an appropriate tertiary qualification relevant to the internship field.
- Have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or Degree at NQF Level 7 or 8, depending on the position.
- Be unemployed graduates.
- Not have previously completed a 24-month government internship programme.
Preference will be given to applicants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Office Management Internships – X27 Posts
A total of 27 Office Management internship positions are available.
Applicants must hold the appropriate qualification specified for the relevant Office Management internship post.
Candidates should check the specific vacancy listing on the Free State Department of Health e-Recruitment portal before applying.
Finance Management Internships – X23 Posts
The Department is offering:
23 Finance Management internships
These opportunities are aimed at graduates with qualifications aligned with finance-related functions.
Applicants should use the appropriate reference number for the position and facility where they wish to be placed.
Information Technology Internships – X19 Posts
A total of:
19 Information Technology internships
are available.
Applicants must have a relevant tertiary qualification that meets the requirements of the specific IT internship listing.
Supply Chain, Public Management and Financial Management – X10 Posts
There are 10 internship opportunities for graduates with qualifications related to:
- Supply Chain Management.
- Public Management.
- Financial Management.
Applicants should verify the exact qualification required for their chosen post on the official recruitment portal.
Dental Assistant Internships – X6 Posts
The Department is offering:
6 Dental Assistant internship positions
In addition to the relevant qualification, applicants for these positions must be:
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Supply Chain Management Internships – X5 Posts
A further:
5 Supply Chain Management internships
are available.
Applicants must hold the appropriate qualification listed in the relevant vacancy advertisement.
Built Environment Internships – X5 Posts
Five opportunities are available in fields such as:
- Quantity Surveying.
- Architecture.
- Building Construction.
Applicants should check the exact qualification requirement for the specific post before applying.
Human Resource Management Internships – X3 Posts
There are:
3 Human Resource Management internship opportunities
for suitably qualified graduates.
Data Analyst Internship – X1 Post
The Department is also offering:
1 Data Analyst internship position
Applicants must hold the relevant qualification required in the specific vacancy advertisement.
Internship Duration and Stipend
The Graduate Internship Programme runs for:
24 months
The advertised stipend is:
R98,087 per annum
This is approximately:
R8,174 per month
before considering any applicable administrative or payroll treatment.
Required Application Documents
At the initial application stage, applicants are required to submit:
A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
The supplied information states that certified copies are not required upfront.
Shortlisted applicants should be prepared to provide documents such as:
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copy of Matric certificate.
- Certified copies of tertiary qualifications.
- Academic record.
- HPCSA registration proof for Dental Assistant applicants.
Applicants should keep these documents ready in case they are requested during the shortlisting process.
How to Apply for Free State Department of Health Graduate Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Free State Department of Health e-Recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for Free State Department of Health Graduate Internships 2026
Applicants should:
- Register or log in to the recruitment portal.
- Search for the relevant Graduate Internship position.
- Select the field that matches their qualification.
- Use the correct reference number for the selected post.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit the required CV before the deadline.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
04 September 2026
Late applications will not be accepted according to the supplied information.
Important Application Notes
- A total of 99 internship positions are available.
- The programme runs for 24 months.
- The stipend is R98,087 per annum, approximately R8,174 per month.
- Applicants must be unemployed South African graduates.
- A relevant NQF Level 6, 7 or 8 qualification is required depending on the post.
- Applicants who have already completed a 24-month government internship will not be considered.
- Dental Assistant applicants must have HPCSA registration.
- Only a detailed CV is required at the initial application stage according to the supplied information.
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Applications close on 04 September 2026.