NHLS KwaZulu Natal Internships 2026 – Apply Now!

Internship

National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)

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

Role Overview:
Interns in KwaZulu-Natal will support finance, human resources, and procurement functions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into public service operations and contribute to administrative and strategic tasks in a professional health environment.

Available Internships:

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

Diploma /Advanced Diploma /Degree in:

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

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

Diploma/Advance Diploma / BTech / BCom in:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resource Development
  • Industrial Psychology

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support finance teams in budgeting, accounting, and reporting

  • Assist HR teams with recruitment, employee relations, and training initiatives

  • Contribute to procurement and supply chain management processes

  • Maintain accurate records and assist with departmental reporting

  • Participate in team projects and professional development programs

Qualifications:

  • Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, or BTech in Finance, HR, or Supply Chain Management

  • Strong computer literacy, analytical and organizational skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Tips to Stand Out:

  • Highlight relevant coursework, practical experience, or volunteer activities

  • Keep your CV clear and tailored to the department applied for

  • Include a concise cover letter explaining why you want to work at NHLS

  • Ensure all documents are certified and submitted correctly

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

How to Apply:

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

Diploma /Advanced Diploma /Degree in:

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

Email Applications to: kznrecuitment@nhls.ac.za

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

Diploma/Advance Diploma / BTech / BCom in:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Human Resource Development
  • Industrial Psychology

Email Applications to: kznrecuitment@nhls.ac.za