Department of Health TVET WIL & Graduate Internship Programme
The Northern Cape Department of Health invites unemployed youth to apply for the TVET Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and University Graduate Internship Programme. This opportunity is designed to provide practical workplace experience in fields aligned with completed studies, supporting skills development and professional growth within the public health sector. The programme is open to qualified candidates residing in the Northern Cape who are between the ages of 18 and 35.
Successful candidates will participate in structured workplace training for a period of 18 months for TVET WIL or 12 months for the Graduate Internship Programme and will receive a monthly stipend in line with the HWSETA interns remuneration schedule, based on qualification level. Applications must be submitted to the relevant district offices of the Northern Cape Department of Health, with the closing date set for 27 February 2026.
Position: TVET WIL & University Graduate Internship Programme
Duration: TVET WIL – 18 months | Graduate Internship – 12 months
Stipend: Monthly stipend as per HWSETA interns remuneration schedule (based on qualification)
Location: Northern Cape, South Africa
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
The Northern Cape Department of Health hereby presents an opportunity to unemployed youth to gain workplace experience in the field of work that they have studied by offering TVET WIL (18 months) and University Graduate Internship Programme (12 months) for the following areas/fields:
Qualification: Certificate
- Certificate in Human Resources (N6)
- Certificate in Public Management (N6)
- Certificate in Financial Management (N6)
Qualification: Diploma or Degree NQF
- Dip/Degree in Human Resource Management
- Dip/Degree in Public Management
- Dip/Degree in Financial/ Accounting/ Business Management
- Dip/Degree in Human Resource Development or Development Studies
- BSc in Information Technology
- Dip/Degree in Labour or Legal Law
- Any other health related qualification
The Northern Cape Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be:
- unemployed South African citizens and residents of the Northern Cape,
- between the ages of 18 to 35 and
- in possession of one of the qualifications mentioned above.
Applicants who have not yet received their qualifications must provide academic transcripts and letters confirming that they have completed their studies.
FUNDING
- HWSETA will be funding this programme for the Department;
- All candidates will be required to sign learner agreements and related documents.
HOW TO APPLY:
An applicant must complete the attached Work-Based Learning Agreement (WBLA) and accompanied by the following:
- An updated CV
- Certified copies of all qualifications
- ID Copy (must not be over 3-months old)
- Affidavit confirming the learner is currently unemployed
- In-service letter from college
Failure to comply with these instructions will lead to disqualification. All applicants should please note that correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only, if you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks after the closing date of advertisements, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Successful candidates will be required to sign a contract with the Department of Health and will receive a monthly stipend as per HWSETA Interns remuneration schedule, according to possessed qualification.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted to the respective District Offices / Institutions. For further information, please contact the following District Coordinators:
Institution — Contact No — Contact Person
Provincial Office — 053 8300 591 /2/3/4 — Ms Z Kowarjee
RMS Hospital — 053 8022 220 — Mr K Makwaeba
Frances Baard — 053 831 4695 — Ms T Mokomela
John Taolo Gaetsewe — 053 773 9503 — Ms D Meremens
New Mental Hospital — 053 802 3611 — Ms Q Siyengu
Namakwa — 027 712 1603/1 — Ms C Cloete
Pixley Ka Seme — 053 631 1575 — Ms B Jack
ZF Mgcawu — 054 337 0629 — Mr W Dlakiya
Dr Harry Surtie Hospital — 054 332 9158 — Mr J Barends
NB: incomplete Forms will be disqualified.