If you’re wrapping up your Pharmacy degree or already holding one, this might be your shot. The Limpopo Department of Health is opening doors for 152 Pharmacist Internship positions for the 2026 cycle, and they’re looking for qualified South African graduates to step in.
Deadline to apply? 31 August 2025
Start date? Around March 2026
Pay? Roughly R440,226 per year – not bad for starting out.
What’s This Internship About?
The department’s offering practical work placements across public hospitals in Limpopo. It’s designed to give you that hands-on, in-the-field experience required by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). You’ll be working under licensed pharmacists, learning how things work on the ground — the kind of stuff you can’t get from textbooks.
Where Could You Be Placed?
There are placements all over the province. Here’s how they’re splitting them:
- Mankweng and Pietersburg: 14 each
- Letaba, Mokopane: 10 each
- Tshilidzini, St Ritas, Helena Franz, WF Knobel: 6 each
- Several others like Van Velden, Lebowakgomo, Sekororo, etc.: between 2 to 5 each
- Even smaller hospitals like Messina, Witpoort, and Zebediela have 1 post available
So yes — your options are spread out. Apply where you see a fit, or submit separate applications for different hospitals if you’re flexible.
How to Apply
To apply, applicants must:
- Complete and sign the new Z83 form
- Attach the following documents:
- CV
- Certified ID copy
- Latest university results or degree
- Proof of current SAPC registration
Apply online here:
Click here to apply for Limpopo Department of Health Pharmacist Internships 2026
Who Can Apply?
Here’s a quick checklist:
- You’re a South African citizen
- You’ve got a Pharmacy degree or your latest university results
- You’re registered with SAPC as a pharmacy student
- You can fill out and sign a Z83 application form
- You’ve got a certified ID copy, your CV, and academic records ready to go
What You’ll Actually Do
You’ll be working under a pharmacist — think of it as structured training. You’ll carry out duties within the scope of a Post-Basic Pharmacist Assistant but always with guidance. The goal is to make you job-ready with real-world skills that go beyond theory.
Skills That’ll Help
They’re not just looking for qualifications. Here’s what will also give you an edge:
- You’re a good communicator
- You’re confident with basic computer tools and report writing
- You understand pharmacy laws like the Pharmacy Act and the Medicines and Related Substances Act
- You’re organised — record-keeping matters in this field
Application Checklist
To apply, you need to:
- Complete and sign the new Z83 form
- Attach the following:
- Your updated CV
- A certified copy of your ID
- Academic transcript or degree
- Proof of SAPC registration
You’ll need to submit different applications if you’re applying to more than one facility.
Just a Heads-Up
- No one should ask you to pay for this application — it’s free
- You’ll only be contacted if you’re shortlisted
- If called in, bring all certified documents with you
- You may be placed where there’s a higher need — flexibility is key
Questions?
Reach out to Ms. RE Hlokoa if you’re stuck or unsure:
015 293 6697 / 6798
