KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health — 24-Month Internship Programme (Ref: INT 26)

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health invites unemployed graduates to apply for 24-month internship positions across 9 districts. Various fields available including Nursing, Finance, IT, and Social Work. Closing date: 26 February 2026. Apply at your residential district office.


All adverts are for unemployed graduates from the KwaZulu-Natal province, closing 26 February 2026.

DISTRICTS & POSTS:

1. ZULULAND DISTRICT | Contact: Ms S. Ngubane | 035 874 6000 | Ulundi

  • Secretariat/Office Management, HR Management, Finance (3), Dietetics, Communications, IT, Medical (Speech Therapy), Nursing (3), Pharmacy (3), Social Work, Dental Therapist, Emergency Medical Care

2. UGU DISTRICT | Contact: Mrs Z Mhlongo/Mrs D Durante | 039 688 3000 | Port Shepstone

  • Administration, Secretariat, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Dietetics, Food Services, Library, IT, Nursing (x2), Medical Dental, Pharmacy, Social Work, Oral Hygiene

3. ILEMBE DISTRICT | Contact: Mr S Mnyandu/Ms N Bulose | 032 437 3500 | KwaDukuza

  • Administration (4), HR Management (4), Finance (3), Supply Chain (3), Social Work (1)

4. HARRY GWALA DISTRICT | Contact: M N Shoba/Mr Z Dotyeni | 039 834 8307 | Ixopo

  • Administration (2), Secretariat (3), HR (2), Communications, Medical Dental, Social Work (5), Safety Management (3), Emergency Medical Care, Monitoring & Evaluation

5. KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT | Contact: Mr M Nkosi/Mr M Nzunza | 035 787 0631 | Empangeni

  • Administration (2), Secretariat (3), HR (2), Supply Chain (3), Medical Dental (2), Social Work, Emergency Medical Care (2)

6. UMGUNGUNDLOVU DISTRICT | Contact: Mr N Zondi/Mrs N Nxele | 033 897 1000 | Pietermaritzburg

  • Administration (2), Secretariat, HR, Employee Wellness, Finance, Dietetics, Nutrition, Nursing (x2, 3 posts), Medical Dental, Pharmacy, Dental Therapist, Emergency Medical Care (2)

7. UMKHANYAKUDE DISTRICT | Contact: Ms S Mthembu/Ms M Mdluli | 035 572 1327 | Jozini

  • Administration (2), HR Management (6), IT, Social Work, Fleet Management

8. UMZINYATHI DISTRICT | Contact: Mr S Molefe/Ms K Greyling | 034 299 9100 | Dundee

  • Secretariat, HR (2), Food Services, Communications, IT, Nursing (2), Pharmacy, Dental Therapist, Fleet Management, Safety Management (3), Emergency Medical Care

9. AMAJUBA DISTRICT | Contact: Mrs P Dithsego/F Dube | 034 312 1174 | Newcastle

  • Administration, HR, Finance, Dietetics, Nutrition, Infrastructure (Electrical & Mechanical Engineering), IT, Nursing, Fleet Management

REQUIREMENTS (all districts):

  • Must be from KwaZulu-Natal
  • Willing to work in specialised field
  • Relevant qualifications
  • Professional body registration where applicable

TO APPLY: Collect Z83 form from any Health District Office, Hospital or Head Office. Submit to your residential district office only. Attach certified copies of ID, Matric, highest qualifications, updated CV, and a signed affidavit from Commissioner of Oath confirming unemployment.

Here’s the How to Apply section in full detail:

HOW TO APPLY — KZN Health 24-Month Internship (Ref: INT 26)

STEP 1 — Get the Z83 Application Form

Collect the Z83 form from any of the following:

  • Human Resources Office at any Health District Office
  • Any Hospital or Health Institution
  • The Head Office

STEP 2 — Complete & Submit Your Application

STEP 3 — Attach the Following Documents

DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESSES

DistrictAddressContact
ZululandEmergency Care Services Bay, Wombe Street, Ulundi Unit A, P O Box 1108, Ulundi 3838035 874 6000
Ugu41 Bissett Street, entrance on Nelson Mandela Drive, P/Bag X735, Port Shepstone 4240039 688 3000
Ilembe1 King Shaka Street, King Shaka Building 2nd & 3rd Floor, KwaDukuza, P/Bag X10620, Stanger 4450032 437 3500
Harry Gwala111 Margaret Street, Ixopo, P/Bag X502, Ixopo 3276039 834 8307
King CetshwayoNo 2 Cnr of Chrome and Lood Avenue, Old Telkom Building, Empangeni Rail 3910, P/Bag X20034, Empangeni 3880035 787 0631
Umgungundlovu171 Hoosen Haffajee (former Berg) Street, Pietermaritzburg, P/Bag X9124, Pietermaritzburg 3200033 897 1000
UmkhanyakudeJozini Main Road, Next to Post Office, P/Bag X026, Jozini 3969035 572 1327
Umzinyathi34 Wilson Street, Dundee, P/Bag X2052, Dundee 3000034 299 9100
Amajuba50 Harding Street, Newcastle 2940, P/Bag X6661, Newcastle 2940034 312 1174

IMPORTANT NOTES

ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST

Before applying, make sure you:

  • [ ] Are from KwaZulu-Natal province
  • [ ] Are an unemployed graduate
  • [ ] Have the relevant qualification for the post
  • [ ] Are registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • [ ] Have NOT previously benefited from a government internship programme
  • [ ] Are applying to your own residential district

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