SAMRC Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Regulatory Internship Programme vacancies. The closing date for applications is 24 October 2025.
🌐 About the Programme
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is the main research body in South Africa that looks after health science. They have started a new project called the Medical Device and Diagnostic Innovation Cluster (MeDDIC).
meDDIC is a country‑wide team that works with:
- Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)
- Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI)
The goal is simple: help South Africa build a strong, safe, and competitive market for health gadgets and medical tests.
To reach that goal, SAMRC is running a Regulatory Internship Programme (GIPD). This internship gives young graduates a chance to learn how rules and standards keep medical devices and diagnostics safe for people to use.
Interns will get hands‑on training over six months in places like:
- Small and medium‑sized medical companies (SMMEs)
- Science research councils
- Universities that work on medical device design, building, or quality checks
By working in real projects, you’ll learn how to make sure a new medical device works, is safe, and follows both South African laws and the international rules that keep people protected.
🗺️ Internship Details
| What | Info |
|---|---|
| Placement locations | Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Pretoria |
| Length | 6 months |
| Payment | R16,047 per month (cost‑to‑company) |
✔️ Minimum Requirements
If you want to try out this internship, you must:
- Hold a four‑year degree or a three‑year degree (preferably with Honours), or an Advanced Diploma in one of these fields:
- Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Quality Management
- Be really comfortable with computers and able to communicate clearly, both in writing and speaking.
- Be a South African citizen or have permanent residency status.
💡 Advantages for You
- If you already have some experience in the medical devices and diagnostics world, you’ll shine.
- A real interest in learning how products are tested, approved, and monitored will help you stand out.
- You will be trained by real experts who know the industry inside and out.
🌟 Why You Should Apply
- Bridge the gap between school and the workplace: Use what you studied to solve real problems.
- Get a taste of regulatory work—the rules that keep medical devices safe and reliable.
- Work with mentors who will guide you through every step.
- Help grow South Africa’s health‑tech scene—contribute to gadgets that save lives.
- Earn a competitive monthly stipend while you gain priceless experience.
📝 How to Apply
- Check the official page: SAMRC Regulatory Internship Programme 2026.
- Fill out the online application form before the closing date.
- Submit all required documents—your resume, academic transcripts, and a short statement telling us why you’re interested.
Application deadline: 24 October 2025
After the deadline, SAMRC will review all submissions and will contact only the shortlisted candidates.
🚀 What’s Next for You
The SAMRC Regulatory Internship Programme 2026 is the first step toward a career in medicine, biotechnology, or quality management. With hands‑on training, expert mentors, and real‑world projects, you’ll leave the internship ready to tackle the fast‑moving world of medical technology in South Africa—helping to keep people healthy and safe.