Abbott South Africa Procurement Internship 2026 – Apply by 9 Oct 2026

Recent graduates in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or related fields have a chance to start work with a global healthcare company right now – the deadline is only a few weeks away. Learn more about this opening at SETA SA.

What is the opportunity?

Abbott South Africa is offering a Procurement Internship Programme 2026. The role is based at Abbott Place in Johannesburg, Gauteng, and sits in the GPS Global Purchasing Services division. The internship runs full‑time and starts on 1 November 2026.

Who can apply?

• Completed a Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or a closely related field.
• Unemployed – you must not be working at the time of application.
• Little or no formal work experience – the role is aimed at fresh graduates.
• Available to start on 1 November 2026.
• Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and solid written and verbal communication.
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn and basic problem‑solving ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What will you gain?

• Hands‑on experience in procurement, customer service and supply‑chain operations within a multinational healthcare firm.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the GPS Global Purchasing Services division.
• Exposure to stakeholder management and cross‑functional business processes.
• Understanding of how procurement supports the delivery of health‑care products.
• Professional development that bridges the gap between academic study and real‑world work.

Quick overview

How to apply – step by step

1. Open the official application – click the link below.
2. Read the vacancy again to confirm you meet every requirement.
3. Gather the required documents:
   • Updated CV
   • Academic transcript
   • Proof of qualification or completion
   • South African ID copy
4. Complete the online form, entering accurate personal and educational details.
5. Double‑check that your phone number and email address are correct.
6. Submit before the deadline on 9 October 2026. Don’t wait until the last minute.
7. Watch your email (including the spam folder) for the video‑interview invitation. Abbott may ask you to complete it quickly.

Apply now via the official Abbott Careers portal – Requisition 31163685

Tips to improve your chances

• Show the relevance of your qualification – list the exact degree or diploma, institution and year of completion at the top of your CV.
• Highlight related modules or projects – procurement, sourcing, logistics, data analysis, Excel work, etc.
• Use clear file names – e.g., CV_Jane_Doe.pdf, Transcript_Jane_Doe.pdf.
• Prepare for the video interview ahead of time. Practice answers to questions such as:
  • Why did you study supply‑chain or procurement?
  • What interests you about working in healthcare?
  • Describe a university project where you solved a problem.
  • How do you handle competing priorities?
  • Give an example of teamwork.
  • How comfortable are you with Microsoft Office?
• Be honest – do not claim experience you do not have.
• Apply to other programmes as well – keep searching for internships while you wait for a response.

Next steps

If this internship fits your career plan, submit your application before 9 October 2026. While you wait, explore other supply‑chain and procurement pathways on the SETA SA platform, which lists learnerships, bursaries and graduate programmes across South Africa.

Remember: you have already taken an important step by researching this opportunity. Keep your CV up to date, practice for the video interview, and continue applying for similar roles. Good luck!