Department of Health Internships: Free State Graduate Programmes (6 Posts Available)
Free State Department of Health Internships:
The Free State Department of Health has opened applications for several Department of Health internships across the Thabo Mofutsanyane District Office and Dihlabeng Hospital. These 24-month graduate internship programmes offer a stipend of R98,087 per annum and are aimed at unemployed South African youth looking to gain real workplace experience in the health sector. For young graduates in the Free State, opportunities like these are especially valuable, since public sector internships often provide a more structured and stable entry point into employment than the private sector, along with mentorship and hands-on training that can shape the direction of a graduate’s early career.
Six positions are available across three separate posts
Dental Assistant, Office Management (external), and Office Management (internal). Closing date for all three is 4 September 2026. Given the number of applicants these Department of Health internships typically attract, candidates are encouraged to prepare their documents early and apply well before the deadline.
1. Graduate Internship – Dental Assistant (x3 posts)
- Reference No: H/G/DA/3/2026
- Centre: Thabo Mofutsanyane District Office
- Salary: R98,087 per annum (Stipend)
- Advert Type: External
- Duration: 24 months
Requirements:
- Grade 12 plus a completed undergraduate qualification in Dental Assistant (NQF 6 National Diploma or NQF 7 Degree)
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- South African citizenship
- Applicants must not have already completed a 24-month internship programme
- Aged between 18 and 35 (Youth)
- Historically disadvantaged individuals will receive preference
2. Graduate Internship – Office Management, External (x2 posts)
- Reference No: H/G/OM/11/2026
- Centre: Thabo Mofutsanyane District Office
- Salary: R98,087 per annum (Stipend)
- Advert Type: External
- Duration: 24 months
Requirements:
- Grade 12 plus a completed undergraduate qualification in Office Management (NQF 6 National Diploma or NQF 7 Degree)
- South African citizenship
- Applicants must not have already completed a 24-month internship programme
- Aged between 18 and 35 (Youth)
- Historically disadvantaged individuals will receive preference
3. Graduate Internship – Office Management, Internal (x1 post)
- Reference No: H/L/HM/10/2026
- Centre: Dihlabeng Hospital
- Salary: R98,087 per annum (Stipend)
- Advert Type: Internal
- Duration: 24 months
Requirements:
- Grade 12 plus a completed undergraduate qualification in Office Management (NQF 6 National Diploma or NQF 7 Degree)
- South African citizenship
- Applicants must not have already completed a 24-month internship programme
- Aged between 18 and 35 (Youth)
- Historically disadvantaged individuals will receive preference
Knowledge and Skills Required (all posts)
- Communication and computer skills
- Sound organisational skills
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Well-presented, neat, and good telephone etiquette
Duties
Interns will carry out basic tasks assigned by their mentor in line with the relevant Learner Guide, Workbook, and Logbook. All appointees are required to attend the funded Personal Mastery Course as part of Work Integrated Learning, which is designed to build broader workplace readiness alongside the technical skills specific to each post.
Enquiries
Me MA Monnamoncho — 051 408 1736 / 073 842 4648
How to Apply
Applications close 4 September 2026. Apply directly via the Free State Department of Health careers portal. For system support with your application, contact 066 444 4318 (Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:00).
These Department of Health internships offer a strong entry point into the public health sector, with structured mentorship and a solid stipend over the full 24 months. Beyond the immediate income, completing a programme like this can strengthen a graduate’s CV considerably, giving them practical, verifiable experience that many entry-level employers specifically look for. If you meet the requirements for Dental Assistant or Office Management, don’t wait until the last minute to apply.
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