The Free State Department of Health Learnerships 2026 are now open for applications, with 29 Work Integrated Learning opportunities available to qualifying TVET College students.
The opportunities form part of an 18-month Work Integrated Learnership programme and are available in several fields, including Hospitality Management, Electrical Engineering, Financial Management, Human Resource Management and Managerial Assistant.
Successful applicants will receive a stipend of R83,103 per year for the duration of the programme. The opportunities are distributed across hospitals, district offices and other Department of Health facilities throughout the Free State.
The closing date for applications is 04 September 2026. Applications must be submitted through the Free State Department of Health’s official e-Recruitment system. The Department states that applications will not be accepted by fax or email.
About The Free State Department of Health Work Integrated Learnership Programme
The programme is specifically aimed at TVET students requiring practical workplace exposure.
According to the official vacancy circular, applicants must be South African citizens, must have completed Grade 12, and must possess an N6 Certificate together with an academic record.
Applicants who have already completed an 18-month learnership may not apply for these opportunities. Historically disadvantaged candidates will receive preference.
The Department is looking for applicants who have communication and computer skills, organisational ability, literacy and numeracy skills, time-management and problem-solving abilities, as well as good written and spoken communication skills.
Successful candidates will carry out basic workplace tasks under the guidance of a mentor. Their duties will relate directly to their respective fields of study and will be completed in accordance with a learner guide, workbook or logbook.
Participants will also be required to attend a funded Personal Mastery Course for Work Integrated Learning appointees.
(1) Work Integrated Learnership: Hospitality Management — 15 Posts
The biggest group of opportunities is in Hospitality Management, with a total of 15 available positions.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Work Integrated Learnership: Hospitality Management |
| Post Number | 30/110 |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Stipend | R83,103 per annum |
There are opportunities at the following facilities:
Pelonomi Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/1/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Botshabelo Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/2/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Universitas Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/3/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Free State Psychiatric Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/4/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Nala Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/5/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Parys Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/6/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Fezi Ngombentombi Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/7/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Boitumelo Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/8/2026
Number of Posts: 2
Phekolong / Nketoana Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/9/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Dihlabeng Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/10/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Elizabeth Ross Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/11/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Stoffel Coetzee Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/12/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Embekweni Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/13/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Diamant Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HM/14/2026
Number of Posts: 1
These 15 positions are confirmed in the official circular.
Applicants must have Grade 12 and an N6 Certificate/academic record relevant to the programme. Previous completion of an 18-month learnership disqualifies an applicant from this particular programme.
(2) Work Integrated Learnership: Electrical Engineering — 2 Posts
Students who have completed an N6 qualification in Electrical Engineering can also apply for the Department’s Electrical Engineering workplace programme.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Work Integrated Learnership: Electrical Engineering |
| Post Number | 30/111 |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Stipend | R83,103 per annum |
The two opportunities are available at:
National Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/EE/1/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Thusanong Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/EE/2/2026
Number of Posts: 1
The Department requires South African citizenship, completed Grade 12 and an N6 Certificate/academic record.
Successful candidates will perform tasks relevant to their field under mentorship while completing the required learner workbook or logbook.
(3) Work Integrated Learnership: Financial Management — 4 Posts
There are also four Financial Management Work Integrated Learnership positions.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Work Integrated Learnership: Financial Management |
| Post Number | 30/112 |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Stipend | R83,103 per annum |
The opportunities are divided as follows:
Medical Depot Bloemfontein
Reference Number: H/L/FM/1/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Fezile Dabi District Office
Reference Number: H/L/FM/2/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Tokollo/Mafube Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/FM/3/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Manapo Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/FM/4/2026
Number of Posts: 1
The first two locations appear at the end of page 84 of the circular, with the remaining locations continuing onto page 85.
Applicants must have Grade 12 and an N6 Certificate/academic record, and must not previously have completed an 18-month learnership.
(4) Work Integrated Learnership: Human Resource Management — 6 Posts
Students who have completed N6 Human Resource Management studies have six opportunities available.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Work Integrated Learnership: Human Resource Management |
| Post Number | 30/113 |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Stipend | R83,103 per annum |
Placements are available at:
Lejweleputswa District Office, Welkom
Reference Number: H/L/HR/1/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Bongani Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HR/2/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Katleho/Winburg Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HR/3/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Thebe Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HR/4/2026
Number of Posts: 1
District Office
Reference Number: H/L/HR/5/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Albert Nzula Hospital
Reference Number: H/L/HR/6/2026
Number of Posts: 1
The official circular lists all six opportunities and their individual reference numbers.
Successful candidates will carry out HR-related practical tasks assigned by their mentors while working through the required Work Integrated Learning documentation.
(5) Work Integrated Learnership: Managerial Assistant — 2 Posts
The final programme advertised is for TVET students who completed an appropriate N6 Managerial Assistant programme.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post | Work Integrated Learnership: Managerial Assistant |
| Post Number | 30/114 |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Stipend | R83,103 per annum |
| The same general requirements apply | South African citizenship, completed Grade 12, an N6 Certificate/academic record and no previous completion of an 18-month learnership. |
Participants will perform relevant practical duties under mentorship and complete their learner guide, workbook or logbook.
Who Can Apply?
Across the five Work Integrated Learnership categories, the main requirements are consistent.
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed Grade 12.
- Have an N6 Certificate and academic record relevant to the programme being applied for.
- Not previously have completed an 18-month learnership.
- Have communication and basic computer skills.
- Have good organisational, literacy, numeracy, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Historically disadvantaged individuals will receive preference.
It is important to note that these are Work Integrated Learning opportunities rather than ordinary permanent jobs. They are especially relevant to TVET graduates who have completed the theoretical component of their qualification and now need structured workplace exposure.
Stipend And Duration for the Free State Department of Health Learnerships 2026
All five programmes run for 18 months.
The advertised stipend is: R83,103 per annum.
That same stipend applies to Hospitality Management, Electrical Engineering, Financial Management, Human Resource Management and Managerial Assistant participants.
How To Submit An Application
Applications must be submitted through the Free State Department of Health e-Recruitment system.
Official Application Portal: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
The Department specifically states that it does not accept applications by fax or email.
The vacancy circular further states that applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents at the initial application stage. Applicants should submit a detailed CV, while shortlisted candidates will later be required to provide certified supporting documents.
Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority where applicable.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Applicants should therefore avoid waiting until the final day to submit their applications.
Enquiries
The contact provided for the Work Integrated Learning opportunities is:
MA Monnamoncho
Telephone: (051) 408 1736
Alternative Contact: 073 842 4648
The same enquiries contact is provided across the advertised Work Integrated Learnership programmes.
Relevant Links And References
Free State Department of Health e-Recruitment Portal: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Department: Free State Department of Health
Source: Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026
Relevant Section: Provincial Administration: Free State — Department of Health
Hospitality Management: Post 30/110
Electrical Engineering: Post 30/111
Financial Management: Post 30/112
Human Resource Management: Post 30/113
Managerial Assistant: Post 30/114
Official Closing Date: 04 September 2026
The application portal, closing date and general application instructions are provided directly by the Free State Department of Health in the vacancy circular.
Final Reminder
These 29 Free State Department of Health Work Integrated Learnership opportunities offer TVET students an opportunity to gain structured workplace experience in their completed fields of study.
There are 15 Hospitality Management posts, 2 Electrical Engineering posts, 4 Financial Management posts, 6 Human Resource Management posts and 2 Managerial Assistant posts, bringing the total to 29 opportunities.
Because applicants who have already completed an 18-month learnership are excluded, these positions are particularly relevant to TVET students who still need practical workplace training.
Applicants should carefully identify the programme, facility and correct reference number that applies to the position they are interested in before completing an application through the official e-Recruitment portal.
The deadline is 04 September 2026, and the Department does not accept applications by email or fax.