YES4Youth Internship Programme at Wits Health Consortium

The Wits Health Consortium (WHC) is currently offering exciting youth empowerment opportunities through its prestigious YES4Youth Internship Programme for the 2026/2027 intake. Designed to tackle youth unemployment across South Africa, this initiative offers motivated, unemployed graduates and matriculants practical workplace exposure, income generation, and high-impact professional development within a leading academic and clinical research environment. Successful candidates will be embedded within dynamic operational units to gain measurable workplace skills, technical capabilities, and essential corporate experience.

Available Internship Roles and Reference Codes

• Office Assistant – Reference: YES010 (Minimum Grade 12 required)

• HR Administrator – Reference: YES005 (Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management)

• Finance Administrator – Reference: YES002 (Diploma/Degree in Accounting or Finance)

• Legal Office Administrator – Reference: YES006 (Diploma/Degree in Law or related field)

• Maintenance Assistant – Reference: YES009 (Minimum Grade 12 required)

• Risk and Compliance Administrator – Reference: YES001 (Diploma/Degree in IT, Risk Management, or related field)

• Grant Administrator – Reference: YES004 (Diploma/Degree in Accounting or Finance)

• Procurement Administrator – Reference: YES007 (Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain or Procurement)

• Fleet Administrator – Reference: YES008 (Higher Certificate or Diploma in Fleet Management)

• Training Administrator – Reference: YES003 (Diploma/Degree in HR, Instructional Design, or related field)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated administrative, operational, and clerical support within the assigned division or department.

• Assist in maintaining accurate digital databases, updating records, document filling, and information management systems.

• Draft, format, and organize professional communications, reports, spreadsheets, and routine presentations.

• Collaborate closely with internal team members, senior administrators, and external stakeholders to support ongoing healthcare operations.

• Participate actively in all required YES4Youth developmental milestones, workshops, and structured mentorship programs.

• Ensure full adherence to corporate governance, organizational compliance protocols, and standard operating procedures.

Why Join the Company

Wits Health Consortium is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of the Witwatersrand, providing administrative management and operational support for clinical research and academic initiatives. Interns benefit from an intellectually stimulating workspace, personalized mentorship from industry specialists, and exposure to world-class research and administrative standards. Participation in this YES programme serves as a proven stepping stone to long-term career growth, enhancing your employability and professional confidence.

How to Apply

Interested and qualifying candidates are invited to submit the following required documents:

• A concise cover letter (maximum 1 page) clearly stating the specific position and reference number applied for.

• A detailed, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

• A certified copy of your South African Identity Document (ID).

• Certified copies of your Matric certificate and relevant tertiary qualifications.

Please submit your complete application package via email to 📧 vacancies35@witshealth.co.za. The subject line of your email must clearly state the relevant Reference Number and Job Title (e.g., Reference: YES005 – HR Administrator).

Salary is estimated based on market research.

• Must be a Black South African citizen (African, Coloured, or Indian) as defined by the B-BBEE Act.

• Aged between 18 and 29 years old at the time of application.

• Must be currently unemployed.

• Must NOT have previously participated in a YES Programme with another company or organisation.

• Educational background matching the chosen role: Grade 12 certificate for Assistant positions, or a recognized Higher Certificate, Diploma, or Degree for Administrator streams.

• Basic computer literacy with working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative abilities.

• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and a proven willingness to learn.