Internship vacancy at Department of Health - PSV Circular 36 of 2026

INTRODUCTION

If you have been waiting for a role in Pretoria, this Internship vacancy at Department of Health is worth a close look before 26 October 2026.

The advertised package is R8 174.75 per month. This post was published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, issued on 09 October 2026.

Job title	Internship
Department	Department of Health
Reference number	NDOH 81/2026
Salary	R8 174.75 per month
Centre / location	Pretoria
Province	Gauteng
Closing date	26 October 2026
Circular	PSV Circular 36 of 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Internship sits within Department of Health (Chief Directorate: Trauma, Violence and EMS). The post is advertised under reference number NDOH 81/2026 and is based in Pretoria. This advert covers 5 posts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Here is what the job involves day to day:

Coordinate the import and export permit programme as per Regulations No.
R. 181.
Audit Microbiology laboratories for registration with the Department of Health and monitoring them on biosafety and biosecurity as per Regulations No.
R. 178.
Register and conduct audit of Tissue Banks and Stem Cell Banks as per Regulations R. 182.
And Regulations No.
R. 183 respectively.
Respond to queries from clinical trial industry, Health Research, post graduate student in health sciences, tissue banks and stem cell banks.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered, you should meet these requirements:

A Grade 12 certificate, National Diploma or degree (NQF 6) in Microbiology / Biotechnology.
Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, attention to detail, scientific analytic in relation to Chapter 8 Regulations and Applications, and computer literacy skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the NEW Z83 form from the DPSA website and complete it in full.
Prepare a detailed CV with your qualifications, experience and contact details.
Write the reference number NDOH 81/2026 on your application.
Submit as instructed: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.
Make sure your application reaches the department by 26 October 2026.

Enquiries: M Kgasi Tel No: (012) 395-9029

Important notes:

Use the new Z83 form with a detailed CV. Old forms may lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates are asked for certified copies of ID and qualifications.
Late applications are not considered, so submit before the closing time.
Foreign qualifications must be supported by a SAQA evaluation report.
Expect personnel suitability checks such as criminal, qualification and employment verification.
Senior management posts require the SMS pre-entry certificate and extra assessments.

TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION

Do not wait for the last day. Servers slow down near the closing date, and late applications are not considered.
Check your email and phone regularly after the closing date. Departments only contact shortlisted candidates.
Match your CV to the requirements above. Show the exact qualification, years of experience and skills that are listed.
Read the whole advert, including the notes section, because each department has its own rules on how to submit.
If this is your first government application, read the DPSA guide on completing Z83 so you do not lose points on a simple form error.

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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Always confirm details with the advertising department. OneCareer is not the employer and never charges for applying to a government post.

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