Internship Health Sciences

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Internship Health Sciences in Somerset West, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.

Overview

An experienced Internship Health Sciences is needed to support operations in Somerset West. The role forms part of how the business keeps its in-service training portfolio strong in Western Cape.

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 Somerset West team.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the in-service training team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Somerset West much easier.

Where You’ll Work

The environment is structured for learning, with experienced mentors, clear expectations and steady feedback. You will be treated as part of the team while you build practical skills.

Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Somerset West site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Somerset West.

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

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Somerset West colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the in-service training side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Somerset West keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Somerset West teams.

Your Role

• Complete assessments and submit deliverables on time and to standard
• Build a professional portfolio of evidence for your qualification
• Complete structured training modules and submit reflections to your mentor
• Network with internal and external stakeholders during projects
• Support live projects under the guidance of senior team members
• Support transformation and youth-development objectives of the organisation
• Capture data, prepare reports and assist with departmental administration
• Attend on-site and online learning sessions linked to your qualification

What You’ll Need

• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Reliable transport to the placement location
• Legally entitled to work in South Africa for the duration of the placement
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• References from your institution or previous employers
• Currently studying toward a recognised qualification at NQF Level 5 or higher
• Willingness to learn, take feedback and adapt quickly

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.