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:

National Institute for Communicable Diseases Division (Gauteng)

Communications Department (Ref No: CORP-COMM1- 001-12/25)

Degree / Diploma / Advanced Diploma in: Graphic Arts, Multimedia Design, Communication

Communications Department (Ref No: CORP-COMM2- 001-12/25)

Diploma /Advanced Diploma or Degree in: Web Design, Information Management

Human Resources Department (Ref No: CORP-HR-001- 12/25)

Diploma /Advance Diploma / BTech / Degree in: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Psychology

ER Department (Ref No: CORP-IR-001-12/25)

Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in: Employee Relations, Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations.

Information Technology Department (Ref No: CORP-ITD-001-12/25)

Diploma/Advanced Diploma / BBA / Degree in: Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering

Risk & Internal Audit Department (Ref No: CORP-RI- 001-12/25)

Diploma /Advance Diploma/Degree in: Internal Auditing, Risk Management Forensic Auditing, Risk and compliance.

Logistics Department (Ref No: CORP-LOG1-001- 12/25)

BCom Honours in :Transport Management and Logistics (Warehouse Management)

Logistics Department (Ref No: CORP-LOG2-001- 12/25)

BTech in: Industrial Engineering / Project Management

  • Corporate Division: Communications, Human Resources, Employee Relations, IT, Risk & Internal Audit, Logistics

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

  • Office of the Area Manager: Quantity Surveying, Building Engineering

  • National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) & National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH): IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Finance, HR

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:

Communications Department (Ref No: CORP-COMM1-001-12/25)

Degree / Diploma / Advanced Diploma in:

  • Graphic Arts
  • Multimedia Design
  • Communication

Email Applications to: Corporate2@nhls.ac.za

Communications Department (Ref No: CORP-COMM2-001-12/25)

Diploma /Advanced Diploma or Degree in:

  • Web Design
  • Information Management

Email Applications to: Corporate2@nhls.ac.za

Human Resources Department (Ref No: CORP-HR-001-12/25)

Diploma /Advance Diploma / BTech / Degree in:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resource Development
  • Industrial Psychology

Email Applications to: Corporate2@nhls.ac.za

ER Department (Ref No: CORP-IR-001-12/25)

Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in:

  • Employee Relations
  • Human Resource Management
  • Industrial Relations.

Email Applications to: Corporate2@nhls.ac.za

Information Technology Department (Ref No: CORP-ITD-001-12/25​​​​​​​)

Diploma/Advanced Diploma / BBA / Degree in:

  • Information Technology,
  • Computer Science,
  • Software Engineering,
  • Information Systems,
  • Computer Engineering

Email Applications to: Corporate2@nhls.ac.za

Risk & Internal Audit​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Department (Ref No: CORP-RI-001-12/25​​​​​​​​​​​​​​)

Diploma /Advance Diploma/Degree in:

  • Internal Auditing,
  • Risk Management
  • Forensic Auditing,
  • Risk and compliance.

Email Applications to: Corporate2@nhls.ac.za

Logistics​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Department (Ref No: CORP-LOG1-001- 12/25)

  • BCom Honours in :Transport Management and Logistics (Warehouse Management)

Email Applications to: Corporate2@nhls.ac.za

Logistics​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Department (Ref No: CORP-LOG2-001- 12/25)

  • BTech in: Industrial Engineering / Project Management

Email Applications to: Corporate2@nhls.ac.za