QA/PV intern (1 year internship )

Job description

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in the healthcare industry? Abbott South Africa is seeking highly motivated and ambitious graduates to join our Quality Assurance (QA) / Pharmacovigilance (PV) Internship Programme. This opportunity offers hands-on exposure within a global healthcare company and the chance to gain valuable experience across our Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics businesses. About the Role As a QA/PV Intern, you will gain practical experience and exposure to key activities within: Commercial Quality Assurance (QA) Pharmacovigilance (PV) Quality Management Systems Product Quality and Compliance Processes Adverse Event Reporting and Case Management Regulatory and Healthcare Industry Standards Cross-functional collaboration within Pharmaceutical and Medical Device environments This internship is designed to provide graduates with meaningful learning opportunities, professional development, and insight into the healthcare industry's quality and safety functions.

Requirements

• A completed Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) qualification OR
• A completed Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Life Sciences
• You must not be currently employed, and ideally not have any formal work experience .
• Available to start 1 September 2026
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Exposure to a leading multinational healthcare organization
• Practical experience in Quality Assurance and Pharmacovigilance
• Mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals
• Professional development in a highly regulated industry
• Understanding of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device quality systems and patient safety processes

Application tips

• •Highlight your practicals, projects and any volunteer work.
• •Confirm you are an unemployed graduate — most internships require it.