Internship Health Sciences

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Internship Health Sciences based in Knysna, Western Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the in-service training function.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Knysna operation, and this Internship Health Sciences position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the in-service training function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Knysna team.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the in-service training group in Knysna.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Knysna teams, and the new Internship Health Sciences will feel that from the first week.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the in-service training team in Knysna have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Knysna have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Knysna team member.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the in-service training side of the business inside out. The Knysna group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Knysna will be explained during the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Crucially, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Knysna.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Why Join Us

In addition, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this in-service training role in Knysna; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Based in Knysna

Working in Knysna means a place near the Cape Town International Airport hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Knysna office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Knysna.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Knysna, Western Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Daily Duties

• Build a professional portfolio of evidence for your qualification
• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions and problem-solving forums
• Develop core workplace skills such as communication, teamwork and time management
• Capture data, prepare reports and assist with departmental administration
• Support live projects under the guidance of senior team members
• Complete structured training modules and submit reflections to your mentor
• Apply theory from your studies to real workplace scenarios

Essential Criteria

• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Available to commit to the full duration of the in-service placement
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and adapt quickly
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Letter from your TVET college or university confirming the in-service training requirement

Beyond that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.