Internship Programme for Unemployed Graduates – Life Healthcare

ByRainbow Time

Life Healthcare invites suitably qualified unemployed graduates to apply for a 12-month Human Resources internship programme based at the Head Office in Dunkeld, Johannesburg. This opportunity is aimed at providing practical workplace experience to graduates who have successfully completed HR and/or IT-related qualifications. Five interns will be selected and placed within a chosen Human Resources function aligned to their field of study, supporting professional development and skills transfer in a real-world healthcare environment.

Position: Internship Opportunity | Unemployed Graduates | Human Resources
Stipend: R6,000 per month
Duration: 12 months, contract
Location: Life Healthcare Head Office, Dunkeld, Johannesburg
Closing Date: Friday, 9 January 2026

The internship is registered with HWSETA and offers a monthly stipend of R6,000 for the duration of the programme. Applicants must be South African citizens under the age of 35, currently unemployed, and in possession of a completed HR or IT qualification, depending on the selected HR function. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and applicants who have not received feedback within two weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful

Position: Internship Opportunity | Unemployed Graduates | Human Resources
Facility: Head Office, Dunkeld
Function: Human Resources

Introduction

An opportunity exists for five (5) unemployed graduates to participate in a 12-month Human Resources internship programme. This initiative aims to provide unemployed graduates who have successfully completed IT and HR-related qualifications with practical workplace experience aligned to their field of study.

Successful candidates will be based at the Life Healthcare Head Office in Dunkeld, Johannesburg, for the full duration of the internship.

Critical Outputs

The internship programme includes exposure to one selected Human Resources function. Applicants must indicate one preferred HR function they wish to gain experience in from the options below:

  • Payroll
  • HR Systems (preferably candidates with an IT qualification)
  • Skills Development
  • Organisational Development and Transformation
  • Resourcing / Recruitment and Selection

The internship will be registered with HWSETA, and learners will receive a stipend of R6,000 per month for a period of 12 months.

Requirements
  • Applicants must be unemployed at the time of application
  • Applicants interested in HR Systems must have completed an IT Diploma or Degree
  • Applicants must have completed an HR Diploma or Degree
  • Only South African citizens under the age of 35 will be considered
  • Applicants must have completed their qualification to be eligible for the programme
Competencies
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Influencing
  • Attention to detail
  • Building relationships
  • Drive and energy
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Computer literacy

Closing Date: Friday, 9 January 2026

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications via email to [email protected]. Applications must include a comprehensive CV and relevant supporting documentation, clearly indicating the internship position being applied for and the preferred Human Resources function.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not received a response within two weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment equity and fair recruitment practices.

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

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

External Employment Application Form required.