In May 2018, an opportunity to launch a career in the healthcare sector was offered to 1 000 South African youths through a five-year commitment from Netcare, one of the five flagship companies participating in the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative that was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Subsequently the HWSETA set up a joint venture with Netcare to offer South African youths internship opportunities that will enable them to get the experience needed in a workplace. In 2019, the estimated youth unemployment rate in South Africa was at 55.97%.
In May 2019 35 interns enrolled at Netcare Head Office in Sunninghill as Debtors Controller Intern for 12 months. The HWSETA funded these interns with a stipend of R5000 a month, bringing it to the total of R2.1 million. Currently 29 of them are absorbed as permanent employees while 2 are on a fixed term contract.
“Investing in the youth through enhancing their employability is a direct investment in the future of South Africa, as this is a vehicle for stimulating inclusive economic growth and advancing socioeconomic transformation,” says Dr Richard Friedland, chief executive officer of Netcare.
Sanjay Khoosal, Head of People Development and Employment Equity at Netcare explained that before the intake of the interns they identified a need for more employees in the Financial Shared services Department, that is why all the 37 interns were in one department. The requirements for the internship was a Diploma/Degree in Financial Accounting/Management.
They were responsible for ensuring the achievement of collection targets essential to the profitability of the Hospitals. The incumbent has an overall responsibility to manage, control and collect all outstanding monies due to the Hospital in terms of his/her responsibility in line with the Netcare strategic themes.
In total, Netcare aims to upskill 1 000 young South Africans over a five year period through the following career opportunities: 170 pharmacist assistants, 100 pharmacist stock assistants, 110 human resources interns, 30 in technical and engineering fields, 90 learnerships in various fields for disabled youths, as well as 500 registered nurses.
The HWSETA believe that through collaborative partnerships we can do more to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, who in turn will be empowered to contribute to the economy while enriching the local healthcare sector through developing relevant skills.
16 Comments
Montokozo Princess Mpungose
6th July 2021Hi I would like to apply for pharmacist assistant learnership basic student if there’s available, please help I’ve been trying to get a learnership it been 3 years now,
Wendy Tembe
6th July 2021Dear Princess
Please be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students directly for any funded programmes, HWSETA advertise funding to HWSETA registered Employers and once they are approved for funding they advertise to recruit learners. In your case you may contact the department of health, private clinics including Dis-chem and Clicks Retail and check with them when do they advertise for such opportunities.
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Avaton Lemienie
14th June 2022Hi. Im Avaton Lemienie and i studied through Netcare education as a Registered Nurse. I was an 18.1 student and have signed a Learnership contract with Hwseta. I have not received any stipend from the contract provided and the company want me to work back time of the period of study. I have send an email to the Hwseta Learnership program manager and have not received any feedback or reply on my email
Wendy Tembe
20th June 2022Dear Avaton
Kindly note that a follow-up was sent to the relevant official and she will respond to your email.
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Salita mochoele
21st August 2025Hi I would like to apply for a nurses assistant course please but I don’t no how to go about doing so please help me
Wendy Tembe
3rd September 2025Dear Salita
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertises funding on an annual basis to HWSETA registered public and private Employers; the Department of Health and Social Development, and administers partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of the health and social development sector. Kindly be informed that HWSETA advertised funding from December 2024 until 14 March 2025. HWSETA should advertise again around the same time.
HWSETA should advertise again around the same period for the next financial year.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges, and Universities are approved for funding, they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities, and Public TVET Colleges.
HWSETA should advertise again around the same period.
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Natasha Chauke
29th September 2022Good day
My name is Natasha. I am currently a student matriculating. I am interested in the pharmacist assistant learnership program for the year 2023. I enquired at Netcare Hospital and I found a registered tutor with a vacancy. I was told to apply through HWSETA. I’d like to ask for assistance in this regard. Will Seta be partnering up with Netcare Hospital in 2023 and how do I go about applying.
Your promptness in this regard will highly be appreciated
Email: masikizenatasha197@gmail.com
Wendy Tembe
17th October 2022Dear Natasha
Thank you for the inquiry; Kindly enquire with NETCARE if they participate on the HWSETA learnerships for your programmes and if so.. enquire with them when do they recruit learners. HWSETA does not recruit learners directly for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertise funding to HWSETA registered employers and once they are approved for funding they advertise to recruit learners. HWSETA employers are the department of health, private hospitals and private clinics including Clicks Retailers and Dis-chem.
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Feeke Lebogang
16th September 2025Hello, My name is Lebogang Feeke and I would like to apply for Netcare Internship
Wendy Tembe
18th September 2025Dear Feeke
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertises funding on an annual basis to HWSETA registered public and private Employers; the Department of Health and Social Development, and administers partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of the health and social development sector. Kindly be informed that HWSETA advertised funding from December 2024 until 14 March 2025.
HWSETA should advertise again around the same period for the next financial year.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges, and Universities are approved for funding, they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities, and Public TVET Colleges.
Trust you will find this note in order
Thank you
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Ziyanda
14th December 2022Good day
My is Ziyanda matwa
Im currently a student at netcare I would like to ask about HWSETA bursary, is it still available and how do I apply ?
Thank you
EMAIL:ziyandamatwa39@gmail.com
Wendy Tembe
31st January 2023Dear Ziyanda
Thank you for the inquiry, kindly note that HWSETA administer funding through HWSETA registered Employers. Kindly visit your HR department and enquire about HWSETA funding and check with them what are the requirements as you would like to apply for funding. HWSETA advertised in May – June last year and HWSETA will advertise again this year around the same time.
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Mbekeni Clifford Zwane
29th August 2023My name is Mbekeni C Zwane,I am working as a Paramedic in Mp Hendrina department of health and I am currently in DUT doing full time (four year course) Degree BHSc,I am still in the first year
I Am looking for bursary or any financial assistant as I am a self payer,department of health did not provide me with any.
I thank u
Wendy Tembe
30th August 2023Dear Mbekeni
Thank you for the enquiry, kindly note that HWSETA advertised Bursary opportunities in April – July this year to Universities. Further, kindly note that HWSETA does not recruit students directly for any funded programmes. You may visit you finance department at the university and inquire about the HWSETA bursary and they will advise.
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Nelly
21st May 2025I would love to apply for a learnership available
Wendy Tembe
9th June 2025Dear Nelly
Kindly be informed that HWSETA does not recruit students for any funded programmes. HWSETA advertise funding on an annual basis to HWSETA registered public and private Employers; Department of health and social development and administer partnerships with TVET Colleges and Public Universities in South Africa. The qualification / Learning Programme pursued should fall within the scope of health and social development sector. Kindly be informed that HWSETA advertised funding in December 2024 until 14 March 2025.
Please note that once the Employers, TVET Colleges and Universities are approved for funding they recruit beneficiaries. The communication and coordination are done through the Employers, Public Universities and Public TVET Colleges.
HWSETA should advertise around the same time for the next financial year.
Trust you will find this note in order
Thank you
Regards