Need real work experience fast? Life Groenkloof Hospital Finance In‑Service Training Learner Programme 2026 offers a paid 12‑month placement that could jump‑start your finance career right now.
What the programme is
Life Groenkloof Hospital in Pretoria, together with HWSETA, is looking for unemployed South African graduates with a finance or accounting degree. The learner will work under the Hospital Finance and Administration Manager and receive a monthly stipend while gaining hands‑on experience in a hospital finance department.
Who can apply
- Unemployed South African citizens or permanent residents
- Completed Grade 12
- Holds a Finance or Accounting degree from a university or university of technology
- Available for the full 12‑month placement
- Not receiving any other HWSETA grant
- Never participated in an HWSETA work‑experience grant before
What you will gain
- Practical exposure to capture and process financial transactions, expenses, debtors and creditors
- Experience in invoice verification, reconciliations and maintaining financial records
- Opportunity to liaise with various hospital departments and see how finance supports health services
- Technical skills training and professional development sessions
- Improved analytical, problem‑solving and communication abilities
- Monthly learner stipend (amount not disclosed in the advert)
How to apply – step by step
- Update your CV and gather the required documents:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Finance or Accounting degree certificate
- Academic transcript (if asked)
- South African ID copy (if asked)
- Compose a concise email introducing yourself, stating your interest in the Finance In‑Service Training Learner position, and attach all documents.
- Send the email to Careers.Groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za.
- For full details, you can also review the official vacancy notice here.
- Make sure to submit before the closing date: Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Tips to improve your chances
- Tailor your CV to highlight finance‑related coursework and any internship or volunteer work.
- Use clear, error‑free language in your email; a professional tone makes a strong first impression.
- Demonstrate the competencies listed in the advert – problem solving, analytical thinking, resilience, and good communication.
- Confirm that you meet the HWSETA conditions (no other grant, no prior participation).
- If possible, include a brief cover letter that explains why you want to work in a hospital finance setting.
Next steps
Prepare your documents, double‑check the eligibility criteria, and send your application before 13 August. This learnership could give you the practical skills and network you need to launch a successful finance career in South Africa’s health sector.
