NHLS Gauteng Internships 2026 – Apply Now!

Internship

National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)

Company: National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 10 December 2025

About the Internship:
The NHLS is offering a range of graduate internships across Gauteng for 2026. These are two-year fixed-term, non-renewable contracts starting 1 March 2026. Interns gain hands-on experience through mentoring, coaching, and practical assignments while receiving a monthly stipend.

Available Departments & Fields:

Finance (Procurement Department) (Ref No: GAU: FIN-001-12/25​​​​​​​)

Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Degree in:

  • Supply Chain Management,
  • Logistics,
  • Procurement & Supply

Office of the Area Manager Department (Ref No: GAU-AM-001-12/25​​​​​​​)

  • BSc Honours in: Quantity Surveying / Building Engineering

Human Resource​​​​​​​ Department (Ref No: GAU-HR-001-12/25​​​​​​​​​​​​​​)

Diploma/Advance Diploma / BTech / Degree in:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resource Development
  • Industrial Psychology

Eligibility:

  • South African citizens, unemployed, aged 18–35

  • Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Honours, or Master’s in relevant fields

  • Must not have participated in any Public Service Internship previously

  • Strong English communication, computer literacy, and technological skills

Tips to Stand Out:

  • Tailor your CV to highlight relevant coursework, projects, or practical experience

  • Include all certifications and ensure they are valid

  • Clearly mention the reference number and department in your email subject line

  • Demonstrate interest in public health and laboratory work in your cover letter

How to Apply:
Email applications to the relevant department:

Finance (Procurement Department) (Ref No: GAU: FIN-001-12/25​​​​​​​)

Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Degree in:

  • Supply Chain Management,
  • Logistics,
  • Procurement & Supply

Email Applications to: Gaucov1.Recruitment@nhls.ac.za


Office of the Area Manager Department (Ref No: GAU-AM-001-12/25​​​​​​​)

  • BSc Honours in: Quantity Surveying / Building Engineering

Email Applications to: Gaucov1.Recruitment@nhls.ac.za


Human Resource​​​​​​​ Department (Ref No: GAU-HR-001-12/25​​​​​​​​​​​​​​)

Diploma/Advance Diploma / BTech / Degree in:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resource Development
  • Industrial Psychology

Email Applications to: Gaucov1.Recruitment@nhls.ac.za