The Free State Department of Health invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for 99 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2026. The internships are available in Office Management, Dental Assistance, Finance Management, Supply Chain Management, Public Management, Data Analysis, Built Environment fields, Information Technology and Human Resource Management.
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 has advertised 99 Graduate Internship opportunities under DPSA Circular 30 of 2026.
The programme runs for:
24 months
Successful interns will receive a stipend of:
R98,087 per annum
Applicants must hold an appropriate undergraduate tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6, 7 or 8 for the internship field they are applying for.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Free State Department of Health
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Duration: 24 months
Total Posts: 99
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 plus relevant National Diploma or Degree
Qualification Level: NQF Level 6, 7 or 8
Citizenship: South African
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Application Method: Online
Available Graduate Internship Opportunities
| Internship Field | Post Number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Office Management | POST 30/101 | 27 |
| Dental Assistant | POST 30/102 | 6 |
| Finance Management | POST 30/103 | 23 |
| Supply Chain Management | POST 30/104 | 5 |
| Supply Chain / Public Management / Financial Management | POST 30/105 | 10 |
| Data Analyst | POST 30/106 | 1 |
| Quantity Surveyor / Architecture / Building Construction | POST 30/107 | 5 |
| Information Technology | POST 30/108 | 19 |
| Human Resource Management | POST 30/109 | 3 |
Total: 99 Posts
Office Management Graduate Internships – X27 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/101
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
Available placements include:
| Centre | Reference Number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Mangaung District Office | H/G/OM/1/2026 | 1 |
| Pelonomi Hospital | H/G/OM/2/2026 | 2 |
| Universitas Hospital | H/G/OM/3/2026 | 1 |
| Free State Psychiatric Hospital | H/G/OM/4/2026 | 2 |
| Lejweleputswa District Office, Welkom | H/G/OM/5/2026 | 1 |
| Bongani Hospital | H/G/OM/6/2026 | 2 |
| Nala Hospital | H/G/OM/7/2026 | 1 |
| Thusanong Hospital | H/G/OM/8/2026 | 1 |
| Fezile Dabi District Office | H/G/OM/9/2026 | 2 |
| Tokollo/Mafube Hospital | H/G/OM/10/2026 | 1 |
| Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office | H/G/OM/11/2026 | 2 |
| Thebe Hospital | H/G/OM/12/2026 | 1 |
| Phumelela Hospital | H/G/OM/13/2026 | 1 |
| Manapo Hospital | H/G/OM/14/2026 | 1 |
| Itemoheng Hospital | H/G/OM/15/2026 | 1 |
| Dihlabeng Hospital | H/G/OM/16/2026 | 2 |
| Elizabeth Ross Hospital | H/G/OM/17/2026 | 1 |
| Xhariep District Office | H/G/OM/18/2026 | 2 |
| Stoffel Coetzee Hospital | H/G/OM/19/2026 | 1 |
| Albert Nzula Hospital | H/G/OM/20/2026 | 1 |
Dental Assistant Graduate Internships – X6 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/102
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
Available placements:
- Lejweleputswa District Office, Welkom – H/G/DA/1/2026 – X1
- Fezile Dabi District Office – H/G/DA/2/2026 – X1
- Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office – H/G/DA/3/2026 – X3
- Xhariep District Office – H/G/DA/4/2026 – X1
Dental Assistant applicants must also be registered with the:
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Finance Management Graduate Internships – X23 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/103
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
Placements include:
- Mangaung District Office – H/G/FM/1/2026 – X1
- Botshabelo Hospital – H/G/FM/2/2026 – X2
- Universitas Hospital – H/G/FM/3/2026 – X1
- Medical Depot Bloemfontein – H/G/FM/4/2026 – X1
- Corporate Office and EMS Hub – H/G/FM/5/2026 – X1
- Dr JS Moroka Hospital, Thaba N’chu – H/G/FM/6/2026 – X2
- Lejweleputswa District Office, Welkom – H/G/FM/7/2026 – X2
- Bongani Hospital – H/G/FM/8/2026 – X1
- Mohau Hospital – H/G/FM/9/2026 – X1
- Parys Hospital – H/G/FM/10/2026 – X1
- Fezi Ngombentombi Hospital – H/G/FM/11/2026 – X2
- Boitumelo Hospital – H/G/FM/12/2026 – X1
- Phekolong/Nketoana Hospital – H/G/FM/13/2026 – X1
- JD Newberry Hospital – H/G/FM/14/2026 – X1
- Embekweni Hospital – H/G/FM/15/2026 – X2
- Diamant Hospital – H/G/FM/16/2026 – X2
- Albert Nzula Hospital – H/G/FM/17/2026 – X1
Supply Chain Management Graduate Internships – X5 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/104
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
Available placements:
- National Hospital – H/G/SCM/1/2026 – X2
- Corporate Office – H/G/SCM/2/2026 – X2
- Xhariep District Office – H/G/SCM/3/2026 – X1
Supply Chain, Public Management and Financial Management Internships – X10 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/105
Reference Number: H/G/SPF/1/2026
Posts: 10
Centre: Corporate Office and EMS Hub
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
Applicants must hold an appropriate undergraduate tertiary qualification relevant to:
- Supply Chain Management.
- Public Management.
- Financial Management.
Data Analyst Graduate Internship – X1 Post
Post Number: POST 30/106
Reference Number: H/G/DA/1/2026
Centre: Medical Depot Bloemfontein
Posts: 1
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
Applicants must hold an appropriate undergraduate tertiary qualification for the Data Analyst field at NQF Level 6, 7 or 8.
Quantity Surveyor, Architecture and Building Construction Internships – X5 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/107
Reference Number: H/G/QS/1/2026
Centre: Corporate Office and EMS Hub
Posts: 5
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
The advertised fields include:
- Quantity Surveying.
- Architecture.
- Building Construction.
Applicants must hold an appropriate qualification relevant to the advertised field.
Information Technology Graduate Internships – X19 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/108
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
Available placements:
| Centre | Reference Number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Office and EMS Hub | H/G/IT/1/2026 | 10 |
| Thusanong Hospital | H/G/IT/2/2026 | 1 |
| Fezile Dabi District Office | H/G/IT/3/2026 | 1 |
| Parys Hospital | H/G/IT/4/2026 | 1 |
| Tokollo/Mafube Hospital | H/G/IT/5/2026 | 2 |
| Boitumelo Hospital | H/G/IT/6/2026 | 1 |
| Senorita Nhlabathi Hospital | H/G/IT/7/2026 | 1 |
| Manapo Hospital | H/G/IT/8/2026 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Ross Hospital | H/G/IT/9/2026 | 1 |
Human Resource Management Graduate Internships – X3 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/109
Stipend: R98,087 per annum
Available placements:
- Nala Hospital – H/G/HR/1/2026 – X1
- Fezi Ngombentombi Hospital – H/G/HR/2/2026 – X1
- Stoffel Coetzee Hospital – H/G/HR/3/2026 – X1
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Grade 12.
- Hold an appropriate undergraduate tertiary qualification relevant to the field.
- Have an NQF Level 6 National Diploma or NQF Level 7/8 Degree.
- Not have previously completed a 24-month internship programme.
Historically disadvantaged individuals will receive preference.
Dental Assistant applicants must additionally be registered with the HPCSA.
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Communication skills.
- Computer skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Literacy.
- Time-management skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Numeracy skills.
- Written communication skills.
- Spoken communication skills.
- Professional and neat presentation.
- Telephone etiquette.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful interns will perform basic tasks assigned by their mentors according to their relevant field of study.
Interns will also be required to attend the funded:
Personal Mastery Course
for Public Service Graduate Interns.
Internship Duration and Stipend
The Graduate Internship Programme runs for:
24 months
The advertised stipend is:
R98,087 per annum
Documents Required When Applying
The Free State Department of Health states that applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant supporting documents at the initial application stage.
Applicants should submit a:
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Candidates should follow any additional instructions provided on the e-Recruitment platform.
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 select the appropriate internship and ensure that they use the correct reference number for their chosen placement.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
04 September 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding the Graduate Internship Programme, contact:
Me MA Monnamoncho
Telephone:
051 408 1736 / 073 842 4648
Important Application Notes
- A total of 99 Graduate Internship posts are advertised.
- The internships run for 24 months.
- The stipend is R98,087 per annum.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Grade 12 is required.
- Applicants need a relevant NQF Level 6 National Diploma or NQF Level 7/8 Degree.
- Applicants who have already completed a 24-month internship programme may not apply.
- Dental Assistant applicants must be registered with the HPCSA.
- Historically disadvantaged individuals will receive preference.
- Only a detailed CV is required at the initial application stage according to the advert.
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Applications close on 04 September 2026.