The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has opened applications for its 2026 Internship Programme, offering 66 internship opportunities across a wide range of professional fields. These internships are based in Pretoria, provide a monthly stipend of R8,174.75, and are aimed at graduates with relevant Diploma or Degree qualifications. Applications close on 07 August 2026.
Whether you studied Human Resources, Information Technology, Accounting, Law, Communications, Public Administration, Logistics, Psychology or many other disciplines, this programme offers valuable work experience within one of South Africa’s key public institutions.
Quick Overview
- Employer: Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)
- Number of Posts: 66
- Location: Pretoria
- Monthly Stipend: R8,174.75
- Closing Date: 07 August 2026
- Opportunity Type: Graduate Internship Programme
About the Unemployment Insurance Fund
The UIF is a public entity under the Department of Employment and Labour responsible for providing short-term financial relief to workers who become unemployed or cannot work due to maternity, illness, adoption or other qualifying reasons. Through its internship programme, the Fund provides graduates with practical workplace experience while helping them build professional careers in the public sector.
Official Internship Opportunities
| Internship | Posts | Qualification | |
| Office of the UIF Commissioner | 2 | Secretariat Studies, Office Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant | UIF-Intern01@labour.gov.za |
| Audit/Governance Coordinator | 1 | Internal Audit, Auditing, Accounting | UIF-Intern02@labour.gov.za |
| Compliance Support | 1 | Internal Audit, Auditing, Accounting | UIF-Intern03@labour.gov.za |
| Risk Management | 4 | Risk Management, Internal Control, Corporate Governance, Compliance, Public Management, Public Administration | UIF-Intern04@labour.gov.za |
| Internal Audit | 4 | Internal Auditing, Finance, Accounting, IT Auditing | UIF-Intern05@labour.gov.za |
| Strategic Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation | 3 | Internal Audit, Forensic Audit, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Development Studies, Social Science, M&E, Business | UIF-Intern06@labour.gov.za |
| Research & Policy Development | 2 | Development Studies, Social Science, M&E, Business, Public Administration | UIF-Intern07@labour.gov.za |
| Administrator – Office of the CIO | 1 | Secretariat Studies, Office Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant | UIF-Intern08@labour.gov.za |
| IT Projects | 2 | IT, Computer Science, Project Management | UIF-Intern09@labour.gov.za |
| IT Business Support | 4 | IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Systems Engineering | UIF-Intern10@labour.gov.za |
| IT Infrastructure Support | 2 | IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Systems Engineering | UIF-Intern11@labour.gov.za |
| IT Business Application | 6 | IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Systems Engineering | UIF-Intern12@labour.gov.za |
| ICT Risk & Security | 1 | IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Systems Engineering | UIF-Intern13@labour.gov.za |
| Administrator – Office of the Director | 2 | Secretariat Studies, Office Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant | UIF-Intern14@labour.gov.za |
| Human Resource Practices | 6 | HR Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Organisational/Industrial Psychology | UIF-Intern15@labour.gov.za |
| Employee Relations | 2 | Labour Relations, HR Management, LLB | UIF-Intern16@labour.gov.za |
| Employee Health & Wellness | 1 | Social Work, Psychology | UIF-Intern17@labour.gov.za |
| Diversity Management | 1 | Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Youth Studies | UIF-Intern18@labour.gov.za |
| Occupational Health & Safety | 1 | OHS, Safety Management, Environmental Management/Health | UIF-Intern19@labour.gov.za |
| Training & Development | 2 | HR Development, Management of Training, Industrial & Organisational Psychology | UIF-Intern20@labour.gov.za |
| Employee Performance Management | 1 | HR Management, Public Management, HR Development | UIF-Intern21@labour.gov.za |
| Organisational Development, Business Process & Change Management | 3 | Management Services, Production, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Work Study, Industrial & Organisational Psychology | UIF-Intern22@labour.gov.za |
| Legal Services | 5 | Law, Paralegal Studies | UIF-Intern23@labour.gov.za |
| Board Services & Case Management | 2 | Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration/Management, Office Management | UIF-Intern24@labour.gov.za |
| Corporate Governance | 1 | Corporate Governance, Business Management, Administration, Auditing, Law | UIF-Intern25@labour.gov.za |
| Communication & Marketing | 3 | Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Media Studies, Multimedia, Web Graphic Design | UIF-Intern26@labour.gov.za |
| Demand & Acquisition | 6 | Logistics, Purchasing, Procurement Management | UIF-Intern27@labour.gov.za |
| Maintenance Management | 2 | Property, Facilities, Real Estate, Public or Business Management | UIF-Intern28@labour.gov.za |
| Records Management | 2 | Archives & Records Management, Information Science, Public Administration | UIF-Intern29@labour.gov.za |
| Asset & Fleet Management | 2 | Accounting, Logistics, Purchasing, Transport Management | UIF-Intern30@labour.gov.za |
| Revenue Management | 3 | Financial Management, Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Public Finance | UIF-Intern31@labour.gov.za |
| Budget | 1 | Accounting Sciences, Financial Management, Commerce | UIF-Intern32@labour.gov.za |
| Bank Reconciliation | 1 | Accounting, Auditing, Business Information Systems, Economics | UIF-Intern33@labour.gov.za |
| AP Claims Creditors | 1 | Accounting, Financial Management, Economics, Auditing | UIF-Intern34@labour.gov.za |
| AP Trade Creditors | 1 | Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management | UIF-Intern35@labour.gov.za |
| Labour Activation Programmes | 6 | Public Administration, Business, Development Studies, Project Management, Social Science, Risk, Auditing, Accounting, Legal | UIF-Intern36@labour.gov.za |
| Compliance Services | 4 | Accounting, Internal Auditing, Auditing | UIF-Intern37@labour.gov.za |
| Business Operations Statistics | 2 | IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Management/Research | UIF-Intern38@labour.gov.za |
| Provincial Support | 4 | Operations Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance | UIF-Intern39@labour.gov.za |
| Operation Systems Support Services | 2 | Operations Management, Computer Science, Informatics | UIF-Intern40@labour.gov.za |
| Declarations & Call Centre Services | 9 | Contact Centre Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Financial Management | UIF-Intern41@labour.gov.za |
The table above summarises the official internship opportunities and application email addresses provided in the UIF advertisement.
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How to Apply
Applicants should:
- Apply for the internship that matches their qualification.
- Use the correct reference number for the position.
- Send their application to the corresponding email address listed above.
- Ensure applications are submitted before 07 August 2026.
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Edupstairs Advice
These internships are likely to attract thousands of applications because they are offered by a national government entity and cover many qualification fields. Before submitting your application:
- Tailor your CV to the internship you are applying for.
- Include the correct reference number.
- Double-check the email address before sending.
- Attach all required supporting documents as requested in the official advert.
- Apply early instead of waiting until the closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many internship posts are available?
A total of 66 internship posts are available. - Where are the internships located?
Pretoria. - What stipend will interns receive?
R8,174.75 per month. - What is the closing date?
07 August 2026. - Can Diploma graduates apply?
Yes. Many internships specifically require a Diploma, while some accept either a Diploma or Degree depending on the post. - Can I apply for more than one internship?
The advert lists multiple internship streams. It does not state whether multiple applications are permitted. Follow the official instructions when applying. - Do all internships have different email addresses?
Yes. Each internship has its own designated application email address. - Which fields of study are covered?
The programme covers HR, IT, Finance, Accounting, Law, Communications, Logistics, Public Administration, Psychology, Operations Management and many more.
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This article has been independently prepared by Edupstairs using information published in the official UIF internship advertisement. It is intended to help applicants understand the opportunity more easily. Where the official advert does not provide additional details, no assumptions have been made.
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