Unemployed Social Work Graduates Wanted | Life Healthcare

ByRainbow Time

Life Healthcare invites suitably qualified and unemployed university graduates in Social Work to apply for the Social Work Intern position within Life Occupational Health, based at Life Health Solutions in Dunkeld, Randburg, Gauteng. This HWSETA-supported Learnership opportunity reports to the Wellness Team Leader and offers practical workplace exposure, including data capturing and management, general office administration, participation in special call-back projects, affiliate recruitment and orientation, shadowing experienced therapists, and support in counselling, clinical, and case management functions while adhering to all required administrative benchmarks.

Position: Social Work Intern
Duration: Learnership / Internship Programme (HWSETA-supported)
Stipend: As per HWSETA Learnership guidelines
Location: Life Health Solutions, Dunkeld, Randburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: Monday, 29 December 2025

Applicants must be unemployed, hold a Matric certificate and a university degree in Social Work, and must not have previously participated in an HWSETA internship programme. Strong computer proficiency in MS Office, excellent telephonic and written communication skills, ethical behaviour, and sound administrative abilities are essential. Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected] by Monday, 29 December 2025. Internal applicants are required to consult with their line manager prior to applying, and external candidates will also be considered.

Position: Social Work Intern
Facility: Life Head Office
Function: Life Occupational Health

Introduction
A vacancy exists for an unemployed university graduate in Social Work to participate in an HWSETA-supported Learnership project. The position is based at Life Health Solutions, Dunkeld, Randburg, Gauteng, and reports to the Wellness Team Leader.

Critical Outputs
The Social Work Intern programme includes:

  • Data capturing and management
  • General office administration as required
  • Participation in special call-back projects
  • Affiliate recruitment and orientation
  • Shadowing therapists within the Care Centre to gain counselling and clinical exposure
  • Case management support
  • Adherence to all administrative benchmarks, including Major Joints for Life Healthcare, outbound request allocations, quality reviews, invoicing, managerial case referral allocation, case management, and mailbox management

Requirements

  • Must be unemployed to qualify for the project
  • Matric certificate
  • University degree in Social Work
  • Must not have previously participated in an HWSETA internship programme
  • Computer proficiency (MS Office required)
  • Excellent telephonic and written communication skills

Competencies

  • Excellent telephonic communication
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Computer literacy
  • Email proficiency

How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply for the Social Work Intern position by submitting the required application documents via email. Applications should include a comprehensive CV and any relevant supporting documentation that demonstrates suitability for the internship and compliance with the stated requirements.

Email applications to [email protected]. Applications must be submitted on or before Monday, 29 December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and applicants who do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: Monday, 29 December 2025

Internal applicants are required to discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

External applicants are required to complete and submit the External Employment Application Form as part of the application process, ensuring that all sections are fully and accurately completed and submitted together with the required supporting documents by the stated closing date.