Finance In-Service Training Learner 2026 – Life Healthcare

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Finance In-Service Training Learner 2026 – Life Healthcare

Life Healthcare has an opportunity available for an unemployed Finance or Accounting graduate to join its 12-month Finance In-Service Training Learner programme at Life Groenkloof Hospital.

This opportunity is intended to provide graduates with practical workplace exposure and hands-on experience in finance and accounting within a professional healthcare environment. The programme is supported by HWSETA and will allow the successful candidate to develop practical skills that complement their academic qualification.

The learner will report directly to the Hospital Finance and Administration Manager.

Position Details

Company: Life Healthcare
Position: Finance In-Service Training Learner
Function: Finance/Administration
Facility: Life Groenkloof Hospital
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Duration: 12 months
Employment Type: Learner/Workplace Experience Programme
Stipend: Monthly learner stipend
Closing Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026

About the Opportunity

The programme is designed for an ambitious graduate who has completed a Finance or Accounting qualification and needs practical workplace experience.

During the 12-month programme, the learner will be exposed to various general finance and administration functions. This includes working with financial records, invoices, expenses, debtors, creditors, reconciliations and financial data.

The experience gained can help the successful candidate strengthen their understanding of accounting principles and develop workplace-ready finance skills.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance In-Service Training Learner will assist the finance team with:

  • Capturing and processing financial transactions.
  • Processing and maintaining financial information.
  • Assisting with expense-related activities.
  • Supporting debtor and creditor administration.
  • Performing data capturing and data entry.
  • Assisting with financial reconciliations.
  • Tracking departmental expenses.
  • Checking and verifying invoices.
  • Maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Applying accounting principles to practical workplace situations.
  • Assisting with finance-related administrative tasks.
  • Liaising with different hospital departments to ensure the smooth flow of financial information.
  • Responding to routine finance queries.
  • Assisting with ad-hoc finance requests.
  • Providing general administrative support to the finance department.
  • Performing other relevant duties as assigned by the Finance and Administration Manager.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Must currently be unemployed.
  • Must have completed Grade 12.
  • Must hold a Finance or Accounting degree from a recognised University or University of Technology.
  • Must be available and willing to complete the full 12-month workplace experience.
  • Must not currently be a beneficiary of another HWSETA grant.
  • Must not have participated in the HWSETA work experience grant in previous years.

Applicants who do not meet the programme eligibility requirements may not qualify for consideration.

Skills and Competencies

Life Healthcare is looking for candidates who demonstrate:

  • Problem-solving ability.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Good judgement.
  • Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to engage and work with diverse people.
  • Strong verbal communication.
  • Good written communication.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Ability to build professional relationships.
  • Customer responsiveness.
  • Drive and energy.
  • Commitment to excellence.
  • Ethical behaviour and integrity.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

What Successful Candidates Can Gain

The programme provides graduates with an opportunity to:

  • Gain practical finance and accounting workplace experience.
  • Apply their academic knowledge in a real working environment.
  • Develop financial administration skills.
  • Gain exposure to hospital finance operations.
  • Improve their understanding of financial transactions and reconciliations.
  • Develop professional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Work alongside experienced finance professionals.
  • Receive technical skills training.
  • Receive a monthly learner stipend.
  • Build valuable workplace experience for future career opportunities.

Important Eligibility Information

This is specifically a learner/workplace experience opportunity. Applicants should carefully check the HWSETA eligibility requirements before applying.

Candidates must be unemployed and must be able to commit to the entire 12-month programme. Applicants who have previously participated in the relevant HWSETA work experience grant may not qualify.

How to Apply

Applicants should download and complete the Life Healthcare External Employment Application Form.

Completed applications should be submitted to:

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 13 August 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.

Important Notice

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Internal applicants are requested to discuss their application with their line manager before applying.

Reference: Finance In-Service Training Learner
Facility: Life Groenkloof Hospital
Programme: 12-month Finance/Accounting workplace experience
Closing Date: 13 August 2026

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