Health Systems Trust (HST) invites young South Africans aged 18–35 to apply for the Youth Employment Service (YES) internships 2025. This initiative offers 25 opportunities to unemployed youth, providing valuable practical experience within the health sector.

Applications close on 17 October 2025 at 16:30.

Health Systems Trust YES Internships 2025

Programme Overview

Position: Health Systems Trust Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme Opportunities/ Internships
Number of Positions: 25
Duration: Practical work experience phase (unspecified)
Locations:

uMgungundlovu District Clinics (19 positions)
HST Head Office, 1 Maryvale Road, Westville, Durban (6 positions)

The programme aims to empower young people through meaningful workplace exposure in both clinical and corporate settings.

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

Be South African citizens aged 18–35 years
Be currently unemployed
Not be enrolled in full-time studies
Not be receiving government grants (except social relief grants)
Hold a Matric certificate (Grade 12)
Have an interest in health sector work experience

Available Health Systems Trust YES Internships Placements

uMgungundlovu District (19 Positions)

Interns will be placed at the following clinics:
Maguzu, Howick, Mpophomeni, Caluza, Mpumuza, Pata, Eastboom, Masons, Central City, Imbalenhle, Impilwenhle, Snathing, Gcumisa, Appelsbosch, Richmond, Ndaleni, Gomane, Bruntville, and Mooi River Clinic.

Corporate Services (6 Positions)

Placements at HST Head Office, 1 Maryvale Road, Westville, Durban are available in:

Human Resources
Finance
Administration

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

A comprehensive CV
Certified copy of ID
Certified Matric certificate
Proof of residence (from Ward Councillor)
Affidavit confirming unemployment and non-receipt of government grants (excluding social relief grant)

Submission Instructions

For Corporate Services Positions At Health Systems Trust YES Internships

Deliver applications to:
Health Systems Trust – HR Department
1 Maryvale Road, Westville, Durban

For uMgungundlovu District Positions

Drop off CVs in boxes marked “CVs” at the relevant uMgungundlovu District clinics listed above.

Closing Date

All applications must be submitted by 17 October 2025 at 16:30.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

How to Apply

Prepare your full application package and submit it to the correct location before the closing date. This is a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the South African health system while contributing to community health services.

Apply via: Health Systems Trust (HST) YES Programme 2025