Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) UIF Claims Officers (X220 Posts)

South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour has opened 220 UIF Claims Officer posts in Mpumalanga—an aligned employment drive under the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI). This strategic move aims to reduce youth unemployment and improve UIF service delivery while offering crucial entry-level opportunities for young people.

What Is PYEI?

The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative is South Africa’s flagship youth‑employment stimulus. It coordinates multiple employment pathways—from training and internships to placement and job creation—across government and the private sector. The PYEI is overseen by a Presidential PMO that ensures alignment and scale across departments and programmes.
Under this umbrella, the UIF funds and administers the Labour Activation Programme, contributing to youth-oriented employment schemes such as the Teacher Assistant Programme and UIF Claims Officer posts.

POSTS: UIF CLAIMS OFFICER (X220 POSTS)

SALARY : R269 499 per annum

CENTRE :

Labour Centre: Barberton (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Bethal (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (2X Posts)
Labour Centre: Morganzon Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Carolina (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Badplaas Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Eerstehoek (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Ermelo (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Breyton Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Lothair Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Malelane (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Komatipoort Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: KwaMhlanga (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mbibane satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mdutjana Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X1 post)
Labour Centre: Mokobola Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Siyabuswa Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mashishing (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Waterval Boven Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Belfast Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)’
Labour Centre: Hendrina Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Machadodorp Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Hazy view Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: White river Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mkhondo (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Amersfoort Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 posts)
Labour Centre: Volkrust (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Sabie (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Graskop Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Casteel Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 posts)
Labour Centre: Secunda (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Leandra Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Standerton (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Balfour (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Delmas Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Ogies Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Ga-Nala Satellite (Paymaster) Ref No HR4/4/7/51 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Barberton (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre Bethal (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Morganzon Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Carolina (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Badplaas Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Eerstehoek (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Ermelo (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Breyton Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Lothair Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Malelane (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Komatipoort Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: KwaMhlanga (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Mbibane satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mdutjana Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mokobola Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Siyabuswa (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mashishing (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mbombela (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Middelburg Office (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X1 post)
Labour Centre: Machadodorp Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Hazyview 145 (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: White river Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mkhondo (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Amersfoort Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Volkrust (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Sabie (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Graskop Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Casteel Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 posts)
Labour Centre: Secunda (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Leandra Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Standerton (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Balfour (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Delmas Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Ga-nala (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X1 post)
Labour Centre: Waterval Boven Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Belfast Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Hendrina Satellite (Assessment) Ref N0: HR4/4/7/52 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Barberton (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Bethal (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (3X Posts)
Labour Centre: Morganzon Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Carolina (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Badplaas Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Eerstehoek (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Ermelo (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Breyton Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Lothair Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Malelane (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Komatipoort Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: KwaMhlanga (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mbibane satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mdutjana Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 posts)
Labour Centre: Mokobola Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Siyabuswa Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mashishing (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Waterval Boven Satellite Office-Mashishing (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Middelburg (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Belfast Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Hendrina Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Machadodorp Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mbombela (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X1 Post)
Labour Centre: Hazyview Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: White river Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Mkhondo (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Amersfoort Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Volkrust (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Sabie (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Graskop Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Casteel Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Secunda (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X3 Posts)
Labour Centre: Leandra Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Standerton (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Balfour (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Delmas Satellite (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)
Labour Centre: Ga-nala (Employer Services) Ref No: HR4/4/7/53 (X2 Posts)

Why It Matters

Tangible youth employment: This round of PYEI adds 220 meaningful jobs in Mpumalanga, part of the broader programme that has created over 1.5 million jobs to date.
Skills and career growth: Young candidates gain real experience in public-sector administration, UIF policy, digital claim systems, and customer interaction.
Service delivery improvement: By boosting UIF staffing capacity, clients receive faster, more efficient benefit processing—essential in times when pressure on the Fund is growing.

REQUIREMENTS :

Grade 12\ Senior Certificate.
0 – 6 months experience required.

Knowledge:

Unemployment Insurance Act and Regulations, Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA),
Treasury Regulations, Batho Pele Principles, Department of Labour and UIF Policies and Procedures, UIF’s vision, Mission and Values, Customer Care Principles,

Procedures and Guidelines Skills:

Interviewing, Communication (verbal and written),
Listening, Computer Literacy, Customer Relations,
Analytical, Time Management,
Interpersonal, Telephone etiquette, on job training (operation system).

DUTIES :

Provide screening services.
Process applications for UIF benefits.
Register payment continuation forms.
Provide administrative functions.

APPLICATIONS :

Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035 Or hand delivery to Labour Building Corner Hofmeyer and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni. Email: Jobs-MPU-PAYM@LABOUR.gov.za

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All attachments for online application must include an application Z83 form and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified.

Our Conclusion:

The Department’s 220 UIF Claims Officer positions present a valuable entry point for youth looking to serve their communities, gain public-sector exposure, and build their career foundations. Through the PYEI framework, this initiative doesn’t just fill posts—it provides stepping stones into administration, governance, and social service delivery.

If you’re a young South African with a strong work ethic and dedication to service—this could be your launchpad. Don’t wait—apply by 8 August and join the effort to deliver UIF services more effectively while building your future.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms E Baholo Tel No: (013) 655 8700

CLOSING DATE : 08 AUGUST 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

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