National Bioproducts Institute (NBI) YES Internships 2026 / 2027 – National Bioproducts Institute (NBI)

The National Bioproducts Institute (NBI) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the YES Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Durban.

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Duration: 12 months

Closing Date: 27/10/2026

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About the NBI YES Internship Programme

The National Bioproducts Institute is offering young people an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in a biopharmaceutical production environment.

Successful YES interns will assist with the production of plasma-derived bulk intermediates and final formulated bulk liquids within the Pooling, Fractionation or Refining Processing areas while working in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.

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Minimum Requirements

• Be South African citizens
• Be between 18 and 34 years old
• Be unemployed
• Not be studying full-time
• Have Grade 12
• Have achieved at least a D mark in:
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Biology
• Have no more than two years of work experience
• Not have previously participated in a YES Programme
• Be available for the full 12-month programme

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Advantageous Qualifications and Experience

• Exposure to a laboratory environment
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment
• Pharmacist Assistant Training Basic qualification
• Pharmacist Assistant Training Post Basic qualification
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering
• Tertiary qualification in Life Sciences

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean production equipment
• Assist with production activities according to approved Standard Operating Procedures
• Take samples for Quality Assurance and Quality Control purposes
• Complete batch records and logbooks accurately
• Complete other production documentation as required
• Monitor equipment performance
• Assist with equipment calibration
• Assist with first-line maintenance
• Follow approved production procedures and protocols
• Maintain clean and audit-ready work areas
• Attend required training
• Follow workplace safety requirements
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

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How to Apply

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