Launch Your Pharmacy Career: Join the Gauteng Department of Health Internship Programme 2026/2027!
Gauteng Department of Health Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Pharmacy Internship Programme vacancies. The closing date for applications is the 31 October 2025.
What This Internship Is About
The Pharmacy Internship Programme is a full‑time, 12‑month learning experience that follows the rules of the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). It gives new pharmacy graduates hands‑on work at some of Gauteng’s biggest public hospitals, so they can learn every part of running a pharmacy.
- Work in in‑patient areas – help doctors and nurses give the right medicines to patients in the wards.
- Shift to out‑patient pharmacies – fill prescriptions, explain medicines to patients and give health advice.
- Gain skills in bulk compounding – mix medicines in large quantities and put them into patient‑ready packs.
- Sit in on ward rounds and team meetings – learn to work with doctors, nurses and other health workers.
Besides daily medicine work, interns learn how to count, label, store, and manage inventory. These skills are needed to become a registered pharmacist in South Africa.
How to Apply
To get the internship, you must send a full application set by e‑mail to HealthInternships@gauteng.gov.za. The email should include:
- A CV that is no longer than four pages.
- Certificates for your ID and Matric, certified and dated within the last three months.
- Your latest academic record – the most recent semester or semester transcript.
- A short reference letter from one of your university lecturers.
- A list of three hospital choices. Pick one central or tertiary hospital, one regional hospital, and one district hospital.
- A motivation letter that explains why you chose those hospitals and what you hope to learn in the public sector.
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Where You’ll Be Placed
There are 63 internship spots in 2026. Here’s a quick look at the hospitals you might work at:
- Central hospitals – Chris Hani Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke, Steve Biko, George Mukhari.
- Tertiary hospitals – Helen Joseph, Kalafong, Tembisa.
- Regional hospitals – Far East Rand, Leratong, Sebokeng, Tambo Memorial, Thelle Mogoerane, Edenvale.
- District hospitals – Jubilee, Pretoria West, Bertha Gxowa, Tshwane District, Sedibeng Metro.
- Specialised hospitals – Weskoppies, Sterkfontein.
Working in all these places lets you see different health settings – from big university hospitals to community clinics.
What You Need to Know
- Interns start on the first working day of January 2026 and finish after 12 months.
- You must be registered as a pharmacy intern with the SAPC before you start.
- All final exam results from the pharmacy degree must be passed.
- Positions may change if hospital needs shift, so stay in touch with the Department.
Why It Makes Sense
The internship is a real chance to:
- Help people get the right medicines quickly and safely.
- Learn the behind‑the‑counter work that big hospitals use every day.
- Build skills that make it easier to register as a pharmacist and find future jobs, whether in public or private care.
- Work with a team of doctors, nurses, and other pharmacists who can support your growth.
If you are a fresh pharmacy graduate and you want to give back to Gauteng communities while you build your career, this internship is the perfect spot.
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Contact Details
- Ms. S. Kubheka – 068 424 0059
- Ms. S. Ndevu – 083 403 8346
Send all application materials to HealthInternships@gauteng.gov.za by the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Ready to start? Apps close on 31 October 2025.
