Western Cape Department of Health Learnership/ Internship South Africa 2021 - 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
27 August 2021.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
The Western Cape Health Department's main objective is to provide health services to all individuals residing within the province. This can be seen through their Vision and Mission.
Their vision is to provide the residents of the Western Cape access to safe and quality health care and their Mission is to provide this access with the aid of their stakeholders in the health system of the province.
The Values of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape are Accountability, Caring, Competence, Integrity, Responsiveness, and Respect.
DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
Location: Oral Health Centres, Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley, Mitchells Plain District Hospital
Pay/ Stipend: R50 847.00 per annum
Number of positions available: 3
Contract duration: 7 months
The Western Cape Government Department of Health is offering an Internship opportunity for an Administrative role at their Oral Health Centres. Candidates with disabilities are also welcome to apply.
Key Performance Areas of the Programme
- Assisting staff members with general administration duties (which may include, but not be limited to: research, data capturing and filing)
- Providing general administration support at Oral Health Centre in Tygerberg/ Mitchell’s Plain
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must have completed a Senior Certificate, or equivalent
- Must have completed the theoretical component of a Human Resource Management National Diploma (N4, N5 and N6)
- Must be 18 to 35 years old
- Must be computer literate
- Must have experience working in MicroSoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Must have experience working with email and internet
- Must have strong communication skills in a minimum of 2 official languages of the Western Cape (English, Afrikaans or Xhosa) (written and verbal)
- Must have good listening skills
- Must be able to to gather and process information
- Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
Western Cape Department of Health Learnership/ Internship
(Reference number: MHS135/2021)
Shortlisted candidates will be required to arrive at the selected location accompanied with the following documents:
- A certified copy of your Identity Document (no older than 6-months)
- Proof of disability: doctors note stating nature of disability (if applicable)
- Copies of your relevant qualifications and/or proof of registration at a relevant statutory body
Please note:
- The Department of Health is committed to Employment Equity Principles during their selection process
- The Western Cape Government will NOT request payment of any kind when applying for any of the positions
- Candidates will be required to undergo a practical competency assessment
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Shortlisted candidates will be subject to background checks (qualification verification, security clearance, previous employment and background checks) as required by the Department of Public - Service and Administration
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available at the selected venue and time
CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact the Western Cape Health Department directly:
Contact person: Ms. N Jooste
Telephone number: 021 937 3144