Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: PPS Healthcare Administrators (PPSHA)
Programme Type: 12-Month Internship
Closing Date: 11 June 2026
Reference Number: PPS250729-2
About the Internship
Are you a recent South African graduate looking to gain valuable workplace experience? PPS Healthcare Administrators (PPSHA) is offering a 12-month Internship Programme designed to provide practical exposure within the medical aid administration industry.
Successful candidates will work across various business units, gaining hands-on experience while developing professional and technical skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 years.
- Possess a Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Have completed a 3-year Bachelor’s Degree, National Diploma, or Honours qualification in one of the following fields:
- Commerce
- Accounting
- Information Technology
- Clinical Medical Associate
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (BCur)
- Data Science
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Be fluent in English (additional South African languages will be advantageous).
- Demonstrate professionalism, strong administrative abilities, and good time management skills.
- Not currently be employed or participating in another internship programme.
- Possess basic computer literacy and the ability to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will gain exposure to:
- Medical aid correspondence and member communication.
- Claims assessment processes.
- Member subscriptions and administration.
- Clinical administration functions.
- Underwriting and new member applications.
- Various operational and business support functions.
- Formative and summative assessments throughout the programme.
- Customer service and stakeholder engagement as PPSHA ambassadors.
Benefits of the Programme
- Practical workplace experience.
- Exposure to the medical aid administration industry.
- Professional and technical skills development.
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues.
- Enhanced employability through real-world work experience.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications before 11 June 2026. Ensure all required qualifications and supporting documents are attached when applying.
Reference Number: PPS250729-2