Gauteng Department of Health invites unemployed graduates to apply for Pharmacy Internships 2026.
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2025
Gauteng Department of Health Pharmacy Internships 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) offers an excellent opportunity for aspiring pharmacists to complete their mandatory internship year within the public health sector. The programme is conducted in accordance with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) training requirements and provides comprehensive exposure to hospital and district pharmacy services.
Successful applicants will undertake a 12-month internship at designated health facilities, starting 1 January 2026 (or as determined by SAPC).
Pharmaceutical services in Gauteng cover Central, Tertiary, Regional, District, and Specialised Hospitals. Interns will work within various pharmacy divisions, ensuring optimal patient care and medicine management.
Intern Responsibilities Include:
- In-patient pharmacy: Dispensing medicines, ward stock management, and patient care advice.
- Out-patient pharmacy: Issuing prescriptions and counselling patients.
- Bulk compounding and repacking: Preparing stock mixtures and disinfectants.
- Stock management: Maintaining efficient medicine supply systems.
- Patient care areas: Collaborating with doctors and nurses on safe medicine use.
Envisaged Posts for 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health has outlined 63 pharmacy internship positions across hospitals in the province, including:
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (8 posts)
- Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (8 posts)
- Steve Biko Academic Hospital (6 posts)
- Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital (6 posts)
- Helen Joseph Hospital (3 posts)
- Jubilee Hospital (3 posts)
- Tembisa Hospital (3 posts)
- Sebokeng Hospital (3 posts)
- And several others across Gauteng (full list available on the online portal).
Eligibility and Application Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens with valid ID documents.
- Be eligible for SAPC pharmacy internship registration in 2026.
- Have completed or be in the final year of an accredited Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree.
How to apply
Ensure that all documents are submitted online before 31 October 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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