Internship
Chief Directorate: Trauma, Violence and EMS
Closes Monday 26 October 2026
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Internship (5 posts) in the National Department of Health's Trauma, Violence and EMS unit. Covers permits, lab audits, and tissue and stem cell bank registration. Suits people with a microbiology or b
- Internship with a monthly stipend of R8 174.75. This is a stipend, not an annual salary.
- Coordinate the import and export permit programme under Regulation R. 181.
- Audit microbiology laboratories for registration with the Department of Health, and monitor biosafety and biosecurity under Regulation R. 178.
- Register and audit tissue banks and stem cell banks under Regulations R. 182 and R. 183.
- Requirements: a Grade 12 certificate, National Diploma or degree (NQF 6) in Microbiology or Biotechnology, good written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, scientific analysis, and computer literacy.
- Based in Pretoria. Answer queries from the clinical trial industry, health researchers, postgraduate health science students, and tissue and stem cell banks.
- Enquiries: M Kgasi, (012) 395-9029. No closing date is stated in this advert.
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Requirements
A Grade 12 certificate, National Diploma or degree (NQF 6) in Microbiology / Biotechnology. Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, attention to detail, scientific analytic in relation to Chapter 8 Regulations and Applications, and computer literacy skills.
Duties
- Coordinate the import and export permit programme as per Regulations No.
- R.
- 181.
- Audit Microbiology laboratories for registration with the Department of Health and monitoring them on biosafety and biosecurity as per Regulations No.
- R.
- 178.
- Register and conduct audit of Tissue Banks and Stem Cell Banks as per Regulations R.
- 182.
- And Regulations No.
- R.
- 183 respectively.
- Respond to queries from clinical trial industry, Health Research, post graduate student in health sciences, tissue banks and stem cell banks.
How to apply
The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail.
For attention:Ms M Shitiba
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
M Kgasi Tel No: (012) 395-9029
Notes from the department
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries.
- Assessment for core competencies outlined in the SMS Handbook shall be conducted within one month of the appointment of candidate.
- Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed).
- The Z83 must be fully completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will automatically disqualify the applicant.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application.
- Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase.
- Applications should be on one PDF format (If emailed).
- Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts.
- The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures.
- Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
- The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 31 · open the PDF
POST 36/39: INTERNSHIP REF NO: NDOH 81/2026 (X5 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Trauma, Violence and EMS STIPEND: R8 174.75 per month CENTRE: Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 12 certificate, National Diploma or degree (NQF 6) in Microbiology / Biotechnology. Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, attention to detail, scientific analytic in relation to Chapter 8 Regulations and Applications, and computer literacy skills. DUTIES: Coordinate the import and export permit programme as per Regulations No. R. 181. Audit Microbiology laboratories for registration with the Department of Health and monitoring them on biosafety and biosecurity as per Regulations No. R. 178. Register and conduct audit of Tissue Banks and Stem Cell Banks as per Regulations R. 182. And Regulations No. R. 183 respectively. Respond to queries from clinical trial industry, Health Research, post graduate student in health sciences, tissue banks and stem cell banks. ENQUIRIES: M Kgasi Tel No: (012) 395-9029