If you are a recent graduate who has been searching for your first real career breakthrough, Life Healthcare is opening the door for you. Through its partnership with HWSETA, Life Healthcare is offering two incredible internship opportunities for 2026 — in Human Resources and Finance.
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These internships are specially designed for unemployed graduates who want hands-on work experience, professional coaching, and a structured learning environment inside one of South Africa’s largest private healthcare groups. If you’ve been hoping for your first “YES” in your job search, this may be your moment.
Quick Overview
| Opportunity | Life Healthcare HR Graduate Intern & Finance Intern (HWSETA Funded) |
| Locations | Life Rosepark Hospital (HR Internship), Life St Dominic’s Hospital (Finance Internship) |
| Stipend | Monthly Internship Stipend |
| Duration | 12 Months |
| Who Can Apply? | Unemployed graduates with a completed HR or Finance/Accounting qualification |
| Closing Dates | Finance Intern: 5 December 2025 / HR Intern: 8 December 2025 |
| Email to Apply | HR: rp.recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za / Finance: StDominicsRecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za |
Why This Internship Matters
Breaking into the job market is tough — especially if you don’t have work experience. That’s exactly why the Life Healthcare Internship Programme exists. It’s made for graduates who want:
- real workplace exposure
- structured mentorship
- technical training
- a professional reference
- practical experience aligned to their studies
Whether you choose the Human Resources Internship at Life Rosepark Hospital or the Finance Internship at Life St Dominic’s Hospital, you will be guided, mentored and equipped to become a strong, employable professional in 12 months.
These internships are fully supported by HWSETA, which means they follow strict quality standards, provide monthly stipends, and include real workplace learning that counts toward your skills development portfolio.
About Life Healthcare
Life Healthcare Group is one of South Africa’s leading private hospital networks, serving millions of patients every year. With hospitals, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centres and specialised units across the country, the organisation is known for:
- strong ethical standards
- modern healthcare technology
- a culture of learning and continuous improvement
- high-quality patient care
For graduates, this means joining a reputable organisation where your work will truly matter — and where your CV will stand out to future employers.
HUMAN RESOURCES GRADUATE INTERN (Life Rosepark Hospital)
What You’ll Learn (Critical Outputs)
As an HR Intern, you will gain full HR generalist exposure, including:
- Recruitment & Selection
- Employee Relations / Industrial Relations
- Productivity & Wellness
- Leadership & Communication
- Skills & Talent Development
- Payroll & HR Administration (filing, pay slips, staff queries, labour bookings, etc.)
- Preparing HR reports and supporting HR projects
You will also receive:
- A monthly stipend
- A workplace mentor for the full 12 months
- Opportunities to participate in HR technical skills training
HR Internship Requirements
You must:
- Be unemployed
- Have completed an HR-related qualification from a university
- Not have participated in an HWSETA internship before
- Have computer literacy, especially MS Office
Competencies (HR Intern)
Life Healthcare is looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Resilience
- Verbal & written communication
- Ability to engage with diversity
- Relationship-building
- Drive, energy & ethical behaviour
- Excellence orientation
- Influencing skills
- Professionalism
HR Internship Contact
- Location: Life Rosepark Hospital
- Email: recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Tel: 051 505 5441
- Closing Date: 8 December 2025
FINANCE INTERN (Life St Dominic’s Hospital)
What You’ll Learn (Critical Outputs)
As a Finance Intern, you will gain practical financial administration and accounting exposure, including:
- Capturing & processing financial transactions
- Assisting with debtors, creditors and expenses
- Data entry and financial reconciliation
- Tracking and verifying invoices
- Applying basic accounting principles
- Maintaining financial records
- Liaising with hospital departments to support financial data flow
- Assisting with ad-hoc finance queries
You will also receive:
- A monthly learner stipend
- A dedicated workplace mentor
- Technical finance training
- Individualised coaching to complete HWSETA unit standards and portfolio of evidence
Finance Internship Requirements
You must:
- Be unemployed
- Have a completed Finance or Accounting degree (University or University of Technology)
- Commit to 12 months of workplace learning
- Not have received another HWSETA work experience grant previously
Competencies (Finance Intern)
- Problem-solving and judgement
- Resilience
- Verbal & written communication
- Customer responsiveness
- Influencing and relationship-building
- Drive & energy
- Ethical behaviour
- Computer literacy
Finance Internship Contact
- Location: Life St Dominic’s Hospital
- Email: StDominicsRecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing Date: 5 December 2025
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Edupstairs Advice
If you are unemployed, this is the kind of opportunity that can turn your entire future around. Even if you don’t have experience, Life Healthcare is offering you:
- a structured programme
- real work experience
- mentoring
- monthly financial support
- new professional skills
Your job now is to prepare your application properly:
- Build a clean, professional CV (use our Edupstairs CV Builder).
- Write a personalised cover letter explaining why you want the internship.
- Show enthusiasm — employers value passion more than perfect experience.
- Apply early; don’t wait for the deadline.
This is your chance to show potential employers that you are ready to learn, grow and contribute.
Career Growth Path After Completing This Internship
Completing a Life Healthcare Internship gives you a strong foundation for careers such as:
Human Resources Career Path
- HR Administrator
- Recruitment Officer
- HR Assistant
- Wellness & Talent Development Assistant
- Payroll Clerk
- Employee Relations Assistant
- HR Coordinator
Finance Career Path
- Finance Assistant
- Accounts Clerk
- Debtors/Creditors Clerk
- Junior Bookkeeper
- Costing Assistant
- Financial Reporting Assistant
- Finance Officer
These roles exist in healthcare, government, retail, manufacturing, logistics, and corporate sectors — giving you long-term career mobility.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Do you need work experience to apply?
No. These internships are specifically designed for unemployed graduates.
- Is the internship paid?
Yes, both programmes offer a monthly stipend.
- Can I apply if I already benefited from HWSETA funding?
No. Applicants must not have participated in previous HWSETA internship grants.
- Can TVET college graduates apply?
HR Internship — University qualification required
Finance Internship — University or University of Technology accepted
- How long is the internship?
The programme runs for 12 months.
- Will I get a certificate after completing?
Yes, you will complete a Portfolio of Evidence required by HWSETA.
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