The Free State Department of Health invites qualifying South African TVET students to apply for 29 Work Integrated Learnership opportunities for 2026 in Hospitality Management, Electrical Engineering, Financial Management, Human Resource Management and Managerial Assistant fields.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Learnership Location: Various hospitals and district offices across the Free State, South Africa
Free State Department of Health TVET Work Integrated Learnership Programme 2026
The Free State Department of Health is offering 29 Work Integrated Learnership opportunities for TVET students who have completed Grade 12 and hold an N6 Certificate or academic record in the relevant field.
The programme runs for:
18 months
Successful learners will receive a stipend of:
R83,103 per annum
The opportunities are advertised under DPSA Circular 30 of 2026.
Learnership Programme Overview
Organisation: Free State Department of Health
Programme: TVET Work Integrated Learnership Programme 2026
Duration: 18 months
Total Posts: 29
Stipend: R83,103 per annum
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 plus N6 Certificate / academic record
Citizenship: South African
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Application Method: Online through the Free State Department of Health e-Recruitment system
Available Learnership Opportunities
| Field | Post Number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Management | POST 30/110 | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering | POST 30/111 | 2 |
| Financial Management | POST 30/112 | 4 |
| Human Resource Management | POST 30/113 | 6 |
| Managerial Assistant | POST 30/114 | 2 |
Total: 29 Posts
Hospitality Management Work Integrated Learnerships – X15 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/110
Stipend: R83,103 per annum
The 15 Hospitality Management opportunities are distributed as follows:
| Centre | Reference Number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Pelonomi Hospital | H/L/HM/1/2026 | 1 |
| Botshabelo Hospital | H/L/HM/2/2026 | 1 |
| Universitas Hospital | H/L/HM/3/2026 | 1 |
| Free State Psychiatric Hospital | H/L/HM/4/2026 | 1 |
| Nala Hospital | H/L/HM/5/2026 | 1 |
| Parys Hospital | H/L/HM/6/2026 | 1 |
| Fezi Ngombentombi Hospital | H/L/HM/7/2026 | 1 |
| Boitumelo Hospital | H/L/HM/8/2026 | 2 |
| Phekolong / Nketoana Hospital | H/L/HM/9/2026 | 1 |
| Dihlabeng Hospital | H/L/HM/10/2026 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Ross Hospital | H/L/HM/11/2026 | 1 |
| Stoffel Coetzee Hospital | H/L/HM/12/2026 | 1 |
| Embekweni Hospital | H/L/HM/13/2026 | 1 |
| Diamant Hospital | H/L/HM/14/2026 | 1 |
Electrical Engineering Work Integrated Learnerships – X2 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/111
Stipend: R83,103 per annum
Available placements:
- National Hospital – Ref No: H/L/EE/1/2026 – X1 Post
- Thusanong Hospital – Ref No: H/L/EE/2/2026 – X1 Post
Financial Management Work Integrated Learnerships – X4 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/112
Stipend: R83,103 per annum
Available placements:
- Medical Depot Bloemfontein – Ref No: H/L/FM/1/2026 – X1 Post
- Fezile Dabi District Office – Ref No: H/L/FM/2/2026 – X1 Post
- Tokollo/Mafube Hospital – Ref No: H/L/FM/3/2026 – X1 Post
- Manapo Hospital – Ref No: H/L/FM/4/2026 – X1 Post
Human Resource Management Work Integrated Learnerships – X6 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/113
Stipend: R83,103 per annum
Available placements:
- Lejweleputswa District Office, Welkom – Ref No: H/L/HR/1/2026 – X1 Post
- Bongani Hospital – Ref No: H/L/HR/2/2026 – X1 Post
- Katleho/Winburg Hospital – Ref No: H/L/HR/3/2026 – X1 Post
- Thebe Hospital – Ref No: H/L/HR/4/2026 – X1 Post
- District Office – Ref No: H/L/HR/5/2026 – X1 Post
- Albert Nzula Hospital – Ref No: H/L/HR/6/2026 – X1 Post
Managerial Assistant Work Integrated Learnerships – X2 Posts
Post Number: POST 30/114
Stipend: R83,103 per annum
Available placements:
- Mohau Hospital – Ref No: H/L/MA/1/2026 – X1 Post
- Thabo Mofutsanyana District Office – Ref No: H/L/MA/2/2026 – X1 Post
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Grade 12.
- Have an N6 Certificate / academic record in the relevant field.
- Not have previously completed an 18-month TVET learnership.
Historically disadvantaged individuals will receive preference.
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.
- Good telephone etiquette.
Duties and Responsibilities
Learners will perform basic tasks assigned by their mentors in relation to:
- Their field of study.
- Learner Guide.
- Workbook.
- Logbook.
Successful candidates will also be required to attend the funded:
Personal Mastery Course
applicable to Work Integrated Learning appointees.
Application Documents
The Department states that applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other supporting documents at the initial application stage.
Applicants should submit a:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Candidates should follow any further document instructions provided by the e-Recruitment system.
How to Apply for Free State Department of Health TVET Work Integrated Learnerships 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the Free State Department of Health e-Recruitment system.
Click here to apply for Free State Department of Health TVET Work Integrated Learnerships 2026
Applicants should select the relevant field and quote the correct reference number for the placement they are applying for.
Learnership Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
04 September 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the closing date.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding the Work Integrated Learnership Programme, contact:
Me MA Monnamoncho
Telephone: 051 408 1736 / 073 842 4648
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- A total of 29 posts are available.
- The programme runs for 18 months.
- The stipend is R83,103 per annum.
- Grade 12 and an N6 Certificate / academic record are required.
- Applicants who have already completed an 18-month TVET learnership may not apply.
- Historically disadvantaged individuals will receive preference.
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Only a detailed CV is required at the initial application stage according to the advert.
- Applications close on 04 September 2026.