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National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS): Graduate Internships 2023-2025
National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS): Graduate Internships 2023-2025 has become available for unemployed South African graduates in possession of the below qualifications. If interested, kindly check the below requirements. STREAK OF LUCK!
The National Health Laboratory Service invites unemployed graduates to apply for Graduate / Internship Programme 2023-2024
Company: National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
Job Type: Graduate Internship
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 28 February 2023
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is offering exciting internship opportunities (113 posts) on a 2 year fixed internship contract (Non-renewable). The Graduate Internship Program will commence on 1 April 2023.
The Graduates will be based in the following NHLS divisions, regional offices and sites:
- Gauteng,
- KwaZulu-Natal,
- Limpopo/Mpumalanga,
- Free State/North West,
- Western/Northern Cape and Eastern Cape,
- NICD,
- NIOH and
- Corporate Divisions.
During this period, the individuals will attain practical experience through on-the-job coaching and mentoring. The interns will also receive a stipend. No accommodation or transport will be provided.
Minimum Requirements:
- Valid Grade 12 Certificate/National Senior/ Matric Certificate (NQF 4) or equivalent.
- Higher National Certificates / Advanced National (Vocational) Certificates (NQF Level 5), or National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates (NQF Level 6), Bachelor’s Degrees/BComm/Advanced Diplomas /BTech’s (NQF Level 7) Postgraduate Diploma/BSc IT/BComm (Honours) (NQF 8) in one of the following relevant /equivalent disciplines/ support functions;-
- Human resource management, industrial relations, industrial psychology, human resource development/
- Financial management/cost and management accounting,
- Supply chain/purchasing management, warehousing/stores, logistics, transport management, facilities,
- Information technology/computer science/ software development/software engineering/networking,
- Marketing and communication
- Internal audit and
- Office administration/public and business administration/ project management.
- Must be a South African citizen between the age of 18 – 35 years old
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
- Computer Literacy/Technology Skills
- Strong customer orientation
- Drivers licence will be an added advantage.
Stipend: will be based on a relevant/ equivalent qualification level as indicated below;-
- NQF Level 8 – R11 500,00 pm
- NQF Level 7 – R10 500,00 pm
- NQF Level 6 – R9 500,00 pm
- NQF Level 5 – R8 500,00 pm
NB. Please refer to the tables below to apply for a relevant position, when applying please use the correct e-mail address indicated next to each regions/divisional positions. Indicate the name of the position and reference on the e-mail subject, failure to do so your application will be disregarded.
For any enquiries please contact 011 555 0458 to speak to an HR Officer.
The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
1. Division: Corporate: Sandringham, Gauteng
Human Resource Intern x 1
Reference: CORP/HRM-01
Qualifications:
- National Diploma: Human Resources Management;
- BTech – HR;
- BComm (HR)
Employee Relations Intern x 2
Reference: CORP/ER-01
Qualifications: National Diploma in;-
- Human Resource Management
- Employee/Industrial Relations
OD and Transformation Intern x 1
Reference: CORP/ODT-01
Qualifications:
- BCom: Industrial Psychology /HRM/OD (Honours)
Human Resource Development Intern x 3
Reference: CORP/HRD-01
- National Diploma in Training & Development
- BTech/Postgraduate/ Advance Diploma: Human Resource Development
Accounting Intern x 2
Reference: CORP/A-01
Qualifications: National Diploma/Degree in;-
- Accounting
- Cost and Management Accounting
Payroll Intern x 1
Reference: CORP/P-01
Qualifications: National Diploma in;-
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
Finance Intern x 1
Reference: CORP/F-01
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/National Diploma/Advance Certificate in;-
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Bookkeeping
Microsoft System Engineering Intern x 5
Reference: CORP/MSE-01
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Information Technology
Network Engineer Intern x 3
Reference: CORP//NE-01
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Information Technology with Networking
Engineer Unix/Linux System Intern x 3
Reference: CORP/ELS-01
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Information Technology and Linux Certificate
Project Administrator Intern x 1
Reference: CORP/PA-01
Qualifications: National Diploma in;-
- Office Administration
- Business Administration
- Project Management
Project Administrator: Building Intern x 1
Reference: CORP/PAB-01
Qualifications: National Diploma in;-
- Building related qualification
- Project Management
Procurement / Supply Chain Intern x 7
Reference: CORP/SCM-01
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma/Degree in;-
- Supply Chain Management
- Purchasing
- Warehousing
Office Administrator Intern x 1
Reference: CORP/OA-01
Qualifications:
- Higher Certificate or National Diploma in Administration
Logistics/ Warehousing Intern x 3
Reference: CORP/LW-01
Qualifications:
- BCom Honours in Transport Management and Logistics (Warehouse Management)
Web Content Intern x 1
Reference: CORP/WC-01
Qualifications: Degree, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma in;-
- Information Technology or
- Computer Science
Graphic Designer Intern x 1
Reference: CORP/GD-01
Qualifications:
- National Diploma Graphic Arts, or Multimedia Design Diploma or Degree, Communication
Risk & Audit Internal Audit Intern x 2
Reference: CORP/IA-01
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Internal Audit
2. Division: NIOH, Braamfontein, Gauteng
Human Resource Intern x 1
Reference: NIOH/HRM-02
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Human Resources Management;
- BTech in HR;
- BComm (HR)
Procurement/Supply Chain Intern x 1
Reference: NIOH/SCM-02
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma in;-
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
Analyst Developer Intern x 2
Reference: NIOH/AD-02
Qualifications: National Diploma/Degree in;-
- Computer Science
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
IT Support Engineer Intern x 1
Reference: NIOH/SE-02
Qualifications:
- National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology
3. Division: NICD: Sandringham, Gauteng
ETL Specialist Intern x 1
Reference: NIOH/ETL-03
Qualifications: BSc Degree in;-
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
Infrastructure Engineer Intern x 2
Reference: NICD/IE-03
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Information Technology
Analyst Developer Intern x 1
Reference: NICD/AD-03
Qualifications: National Diploma/Degree in;-
- Computer Science
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
ICT Desktop Technician x 2
Reference: NICD/DT-03
Qualifications:
- National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology
4. Region: Eastern Cape, East London
Human Resource Intern x 2
Reference: EC//HRM-04
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Human Resources Management;
- BTech in HR;
- BComm (HR)
Human Resource Development Intern x 1
Reference: EC/HRD-04
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Training & Development
- BTech/Postgraduate/Advance Diploma in Human Resource Development
Financial Intern x 1
Reference: EC/F-04
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/National Diploma/BComm Degree in;-
- Accounting
- Financial Management
Accounting Intern x 2
Reference: EC/A-04
Qualifications:
- Higher Certificate/National Diploma /Degree in Accounting field
Supply Chain/Procurement Intern x 2
Reference: EC/SCM-04
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma in;-
- Warehousing or
- Supply Chain Management
Office Administration Intern x 4
Reference: EC/OA-04
Qualifications: Higher Certificate or National Diploma in;-
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Office Administration
Accounting Intern x 2
Reference: EC/A-04
Qualifications:
- Higher Certificate/National Diploma /Degree in Accounting field
Plumbing
Reference: EC/P-04
Qualifications:
- N5 OR N6 National Certificate NQF5 OR 6 (Plumbing)
Electrician
Reference: EC/E-04
Qualifications:
- N5 OR N6 National Certificate NQF5 OR 6 (Engineering)
5. Region: Limpopo/Mpumalanga positions based in Pretoria, Gauteng
Human Resource Intern x 1
Reference: LIMP/HRM-05
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Human Resources Management;
- BTech in HR;
- BComm (HR)
Financial Intern x 1
Reference: LIMP/F-05
Qualifications:
- Higher Certificate/National Diploma/BComm in Financial Management
Supply Chain/ Procurement Intern x 1
Reference: LIMP/SC-05
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma in;-
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
Logistics / Warehousing Intern x 2
Reference: LIMP/LW-05
Qualifications: Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma in;-
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Warehousing
6. Region: Western Cape/Northern Cape, Cape Town
Human Resource Intern x 3
Reference: WCNC/HRM-06
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Human Resources Management;
- BTech in HR;
- BComm (HR)
Human Resource Development Intern x 1
Reference: WCNC/HRD-06
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Training & Development
- BTech/Postgraduate/Advance Diploma in Human Resource Development
Project Administrator: Trial Coordinator Intern x 1
Reference: WCNC/PA-06
Qualifications:
- Higher Certificate /National Diploma in Administration
- Knowledge of advance excel
Project Coordinator: Client Liaison Intern x 2
Reference: WCNC/PC-06
Qualifications:
- Higher Certificate/National Diploma in Project Management
Logistics / Warehousing Intern x 3
Reference: WCNC/LW-06
Qualifications:
- National Diploma or Degree in Transport Management and Logistics (Warehouse Management)
Supply Chain/ Procurement Intern x 1
Reference: WCNC/SCM-06
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma in;-
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
Financial Intern x 1
Reference: WCNC/F-06
Qualifications:
- Higher Certificate/National Diploma/BComm in Financial Management
7. Region: Gauteng: Braamfontein
Human Resource Intern x 2
Reference: GP/HRM-07
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Human Resources Management;
- BTech in HR;
- BComm (HR)
Human Resource Development Intern x 2
Reference: GP/HRD-07
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Training & Development
- BTech/Postgraduate/Advance Diploma in Human Resource Development
Financial Intern x 2
Reference: GP/F-07
Qualifications:
- Higher Certificate/National Diploma/BComm in Financial Management
Supply Chain/ Procurement Intern x 2
Reference: GP/SCM-07
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma in;-
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
Logistics / Warehousing Intern x 1
Reference: GP/LW-07
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma in;-
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Warehousing
8. Region: KwaZulu-Natal: Durban
Human Resource Intern x 2
Reference: KZN/HRM-08
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Human Resources Management;
- BTech in HR;
- BComm (HR)
Human Resource Development Intern x 2
Reference: KZN/HRD-08
Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Training & Development
- BTech/Postgraduate/Advance Diploma in Human Resource Development
Secretarial x 2
Reference: KZN/S-08
Qualifications: Higher Certificate or National Diploma in;-
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Office Administration
Financial Intern x 2
Reference: GP/F-07
Qualifications:
- Higher Certificate/National Diploma/BComm in Financial Management
Supply Chain/ Procurement Intern x 2
Reference: KZN/SCM-08
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma in;-
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
Logistics / Warehousing Intern x 6
Reference: KZN/LW-08
Qualifications: Higher Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma in;-
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Warehousing
9. Region: Free State / North West, positions based in Braamfontein, Gauteng
Financial Intern x 1
Reference: FSNW/F-09
Qualifications:
- Higher Certificate/National Diploma/BComm in Financial Management
Logistics / Warehousing Intern x 2
Reference: FSNW/LW-09
Qualifications: Certificate/Diploma/National Diploma in;-
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Warehousing
Other Skills and Attributes:
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Positive attitude, reliable and self-discipline approach
- Be responsible, committed and results driven with emotional intelligence and resilience
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Good technical/functional skills
How to Apply for National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS): Graduate Internships 2023-2025
When applying, kindly indicate the name of the position you are applying for and reference on the e-mail subject, failure to do so your application will be disregarded.
1. Division: Corporate: Sandringham, Gauteng
Application e-mail address: Corporate4@nhls.ac.za
2. Division: NIOH, Braamfontein, Gauteng
Application e-mail address: Recruiter3@nioh.ac.za
3. Division: NICD: Sandringham, Gauteng
Application e-mail address:Recruiter1@nicd.ac.za
4. Region: Eastern Cape, East London
Application e-mail address: EC.Recruitment@nhls.ac.za
5. Region: Limpopo/Mpumalanga positions based in Pretoria, Gauteng
Application e-mail address: LIMPRegion@nhls.ac.za
6. Region: Western Cape/Northern Cape, Cape Town
Application e-mail address: Chris.mxhosana@nhls.ac.za
7. Region: Gauteng: Braamfontein
Application e-mail address: Tad.recruitment@nhls.ac.za
8. Region: KwaZulu/Natal: Durban
Application e-mail address: zasembo.mkhize@nhls.ac.za
9. Region: Free State / North West, positions based in Braamfontein, Gauteng
Application e-mail address: FSNW.recruitment2@nhls.ac.za
NB. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All successful interns must be prepared to work or be placed at various NHLS offices country-wide.
Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to send their concise CV’s, certified copies of identity document (ID) and qualifications/confirmation letter of completion together to the relevant email addresses above, quoting the reference number and the job title/name of the position.
Applicants must ensure that their applications have been received. Due to inherent job and operational requirements, the applicable pre-employment screening and relevant qualification verifications will be performed on successful candidates. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not heard from the NHLS within 2 months of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful.
The NHLS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The NHLS Employment Equity targets will guide the filling of positions.
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