Abbott South Africa is hiring unemployed graduates for four internship programmes that start on 1 September 2026 in Roodepoort. The roles are in Business Administration, Supply Chain & Customer Service, Quality Assurance & Pharmacovigilance, and Finance. Apply now because there is no closing date.
What the opportunity is
Abbott offers four entry‑level internships. The Quality Assurance & Pharmacovigilance and Finance programmes run for one year. The Business Administration and Supply Chain programmes do not specify a length.
Who can apply
To be eligible you must:
- Be a recent graduate with the relevant diploma or degree
- Be currently unemployed and have little or no formal work experience
- Have basic Microsoft Office skills
- Be able to start on 1 September 2026
Specific qualifications per stream are:
- Business Administration – diploma or degree in Business Admin or a related field
- Supply Chain & Customer Service – diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement or similar
- Quality Assurance & Pharmacovigilance – Bachelor of Pharmacy or BSc in Life Sciences
- Finance – Finance degree at NQF Level 7 or 8
What you will learn
Business Administration
You will support the Executive Assistant, arrange travel, process purchase orders, handle invoices, welcome visitors and help with events. The role builds organisational and communication skills.
Supply Chain & Customer Service
You will see how healthcare products move from suppliers to customers. Experience includes logistics, order management, procurement, inventory control, demand planning and supplier‑customer liaison.
Quality Assurance & Pharmacovigilance
In this one‑year internship you will work with product‑quality processes, compliance, adverse‑event reporting and case management. Accuracy and confidentiality are essential.
Finance
You will assist with finance operations, reporting, analysis, accounts, credit control and internal controls. Strong analytical ability and comfort with spreadsheets are required.
How to apply – step by step
- Gather the following files:
- Updated CV
- Academic transcript
- Copy of your qualification (or proof of pending certificate)
- South African ID copy
- Name each file clearly, e.g. Thabo_Moyo_CV.pdf or Thabo_Moyo_Transcript.pdf.
- Visit the Abbott application portal that matches your qualification (Business Admin, Supply Chain, QA/Pharmacovigilance or Finance).
- Upload the documents and fill in your personal details.
- Submit the application. Keep an eye on your phone and email – Abbott may ask you to complete a short video interview.
Tips to improve your chances
- Tailor your CV to the chosen stream. Highlight administration tasks for Business Admin, logistics for Supply Chain, lab or compliance work for QA/Pharmacovigilance, and reporting or accounting for Finance.
- Use professional file names as shown above.
- Proofread your application for spelling and grammar errors.
- Submit as early as possible because there is no posted deadline.
- Prepare a quiet space and a good internet connection in case a video interview is requested.
Final thoughts
These four Abbott internships give you a clear pathway into the South African healthcare sector. Choose the stream that matches your study, prepare your documents, and apply through the correct portal. Taking these steps now could launch your career in business support, supply chain, quality assurance or finance.