Intern - Clinical Database Programmer, South Africa - Bloemfontein

Parexel; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Office-based in Bloemfontein

Job summary

Parexel International is offering a 12-month paid internship for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in clinical data programming. The role involves eCRF design, edit checks, and collaboration with global teams under supervision.

The program provides mentorship, structured learning, and exposure to real projects that build professional growth in Bloemfontein.

Qualifications

• Final Year (Under-Grad) or Honours in Information Technology, Computer Science or Data Science.
• Good academic record and interest in clinical data programming.
• Ability to work under supervision and in global team settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in eCRF design and edit check programming.
• Support validation and integration with third-party systems across EDC databases.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Education

Final Year / Under-Grad or Honours in IT / CS / Data Science

Tools

eCRF design

Edit check programming

EDC systems

Job description

Your career starts here!

We are looking for ambitious recent graduates who are ready to take their first step into the professional world. This paid 12-month internship is designed to provide meaningful experience, structured learning, mentorship, and exposure to real projects that will help you grow both personally and professionally.

This is an opportunity for a Clinical Database Programmer internship. The Intern Clinical Database Programmer works with close supervision to support various programming activities related to clinical systems, and/or the application of computer and communication technologies.

General areas of responsibility also include:

• eCRF design, edit check programming, edit check validation and integration of third-party systems with the EDC databases.
• All tasks should be performed in accordance with corporate quality standards, SOPs/Work Instructions/Guidelines, ICH-GCP and/or other international regulatory requirements.
• Work with global teams.

Requirements:

• Final Year (Under-Grad Degree) or Honor Degree students in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science.

Please note - this Internship starts January 2027 and is office based in Bloemfontein.

Closing Date: 30 October 2026