Apply for the UIF Graduate Internship Programmes 2027/2029. More than 100 paid internship opportunities are available in Pretoria with a monthly stipend of R8,174.75. Applications close on 7 August 2026
The Department of Employment and Labour has officially invited unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Graduate Internship Programmes for the 2027/2028 to 2029 Financial Year. These internships are designed to provide practical workplace experience to graduates while offering a monthly stipend of R8,174.75.
With more than 100 internship opportunities available across several departments at the UIF Head Office in Pretoria, graduates from various academic backgrounds have an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience and enhance their employability. The programme is open to graduates who have never participated in an internship programme in either the public or private sector.
Programme Overview
| Programme | UIF Graduate Internship Programme |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Employment and Labour |
| Division | Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) |
| Programme Type | Graduate Internship |
| Location | Pretoria |
| Duration | Up to 24 Months |
| Monthly Stipend | R8,174.75 |
| Opportunities | More than 100 |
| Experience Required | None |
| Closing Date | 7 August 2026 |
| Application Method |
About the Programme
The UIF Graduate Internship Programme gives graduates practical experience related to their qualifications through structured workplace learning under experienced professionals. Participants receive mentorship, develop industry skills and gain exposure to the operations of one of South Africa’s key public institutions.
Available Internship Fields
Internship opportunities are available in various business units, including:
- Human Resource Management
- Office Administration and Management Assistant
- Internal Audit
- Risk Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Financial Management
- Economics
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Project Management
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Law and Paralegal Studies
- Labour Relations
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Communications
- Marketing
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Records Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Corporate Governance
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Research and Policy Development
- Facilities Management
- Operations Management
- Call Centre Services
- Labour Activation Programmes
The internships are spread across more than 40 specialised business units, offering opportunities for graduates with different qualifications.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be unemployed.
- Hold an appropriate qualification recognised by SAQA.
- Have never participated in a public or private internship programme.
- Meet the qualification requirements for the specific internship.
- Be willing to work in Pretoria.
Duties and Responsibilities
Depending on the internship, successful candidates may be responsible for:
- Providing administrative support.
- Assisting with financial management and accounting functions.
- Supporting audit and compliance activities.
- Participating in research and policy development.
- Assisting with project coordination.
- Supporting IT systems and infrastructure.
- Assisting with recruitment and human resource administration.
- Providing legal and governance support.
- Coordinating communication and marketing activities.
- Supporting records management and supply chain operations.
- Assisting with monitoring, reporting and programme implementation.
Skills You Will Gain
Successful interns will develop valuable workplace skills, including:
- Professional communication
- Report writing
- Computer literacy
- Research and analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Customer service
- Financial administration
- Project coordination
- Public sector governance
- Leadership and workplace professionalism
Career Opportunities
Completing the UIF Graduate Internship Programme can prepare graduates for careers such as:
- Human Resources Officer
- Administrative Officer
- Financial Officer
- Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- Compliance Officer
- Risk Officer
- Project Administrator
- IT Support Technician
- Systems Administrator
- Communications Officer
- Marketing Officer
- Legal Administrator
- Policy Analyst
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
- Supply Chain Officer
- Records Officer
- Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Why You Should Apply
The UIF Graduate Internship Programme offers graduates the opportunity to:
- Gain practical workplace experience.
- Work alongside experienced professionals.
- Improve employability.
- Build a professional network.
- Strengthen their CV.
- Earn a monthly stipend of R8,174.75 while developing valuable skills.
Application Tips
To improve your chances of success:
- Read the internship requirements carefully.
- Apply only for internships that match your qualification.
- Complete the latest Z83 application form correctly.
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Combine your Z83 form and CV into a single PDF.
- Use the correct reference number in your email subject line.
- Submit a separate application for each internship.
Where to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email using the official email address allocated to the specific internship. Applicants should:
- Complete the latest Z83 Application Form.
- Attach an updated CV.
- Combine both documents into one PDF file.
- Send the application to the correct internship email address, such as UIF-Intern01@labour.gov.za through UIF-Intern41@labour.gov.za, depending on the internship selected.
Below is the Where to Apply section expanded with each internship, the qualification(s), reference number, and the correct email address based on the official UIF advert.
Where to Apply
Submit your completed new Z83 Application Form and updated CV (combined into one PDF) to the email address for the internship you are applying for.
| Internship | Qualification(s) | Reference Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of the UIF Commissioner | Secretariat Studies, Office Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant | HR4/4/1/3OUIC2026/UIF | UIF-Intern01@labour.gov.za |
| Audit Governance Coordinator | Internal Audit, Auditing, Accounting | HR4/4/1/3AGC2026/UIF | UIF-Intern02@labour.gov.za |
| Compliance Support | Internal Audit, Auditing, Accounting | HR4/4/1/3CS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern03@labour.gov.za |
| Risk Management | Risk Management, Internal Control, Corporate Governance, Compliance, Public Management, Public Administration | HR4/4/1/3RM2026/UIF | UIF-Intern04@labour.gov.za |
| Internal Audit | Internal Auditing, Finance, Accounting, IT Auditing | HR4/4/1/3IA2026/UIF | UIF-Intern05@labour.gov.za |
| Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation | Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation, Business Management, Business Administration | HR4/4/1/3SPME2026/UIF | UIF-Intern06@labour.gov.za |
| Research and Policy Development | Development Studies, Social Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration | HR4/4/1/3RPD2026/UIF | UIF-Intern07@labour.gov.za |
| Office of the CIO Administrator | Secretariat Studies, Office Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant | HR4/4/1/3CIO2026/UIF | UIF-Intern08@labour.gov.za |
| IT Projects | Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management | HR4/4/1/3ITP2026/UIF | UIF-Intern09@labour.gov.za |
| IT Business Support | Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Systems Engineering | HR4/4/1/3ITBS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern10@labour.gov.za |
| IT Infrastructure Support | Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Systems Engineering | HR4/4/1/3ITIS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern11@labour.gov.za |
| IT Business Applications | Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Systems Engineering | HR4/4/1/3ITBA2026/UIF | UIF-Intern12@labour.gov.za |
| ICT Risk and Security | Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Computer Systems Engineering | HR4/4/1/3ICTRS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern13@labour.gov.za |
| Administrator: Office of the Director | Secretariat Studies, Office Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant | HR4/4/1/3AOD2026/UIF | UIF-Intern14@labour.gov.za |
| Human Resource Practices | Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Organisational Psychology, Industrial Psychology | HR4/4/1/3HRP2026/UIF | UIF-Intern15@labour.gov.za |
| Employee Relations | Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, LLB | HR4/4/1/3ER2026/UIF | UIF-Intern16@labour.gov.za |
| Employee Health and Wellness | Social Work, Psychology | HR4/4/1/3EHWP2026/UIF | UIF-Intern17@labour.gov.za |
| Diversity Management | Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Youth Studies | HR4/4/1/3DM2026/UIF | UIF-Intern18@labour.gov.za |
| Occupational Health and Safety | Occupational Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Safety Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Health | HR4/4/1/3OHS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern19@labour.gov.za |
| Training and Development | Management of Training, Human Resource Development, Industrial & Organisational Psychology | HR4/4/1/3TD2026/UIF | UIF-Intern20@labour.gov.za |
| Employee Performance Management | Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Development, Industrial & Organisational Psychology | HR4/4/1/3EPM2026/UIF | UIF-Intern21@labour.gov.za |
| Organisational Development, Business Process and Change Management | Management Services, Production Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Work Study, Industrial & Organisational Psychology | HR4/4/1/3ODBPRCM2026/UIF | UIF-Intern22@labour.gov.za |
| Legal Services | Law, Paralegal Studies | HR4/4/1/3LS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern23@labour.gov.za |
| Board Services and Case Management | Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Office Management | HR4/4/1/3BSCM2026/UIF | UIF-Intern24@labour.gov.za |
| Corporate Governance | Corporate Governance, Business Management, Administration, Auditing, Law | HR4/4/1/3CG2026/UIF | UIF-Intern25@labour.gov.za |
| Communication and Marketing | Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Marketing Management, Media Studies, Web Graphic Design, Multimedia | HR4/4/1/3COM2026/UIF | UIF-Intern26@labour.gov.za |
| Demand and Acquisition | Logistics Management, Purchasing Management, Procurement Management | HR4/4/1/3DA2026/UIF | UIF-Intern27@labour.gov.za |
| Maintenance Management | Property Management, Facilities Management, Real Estate Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Business Administration | HR4/4/1/3MM2026/UIF | UIF-Intern28@labour.gov.za |
| Records Management | Archives & Records Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Information Science | HR4/4/1/3RM2026/UIF | UIF-Intern29@labour.gov.za |
| Asset and Fleet Management | Accounting, Logistics Management, Purchasing Management, Transport Management | HR4/4/1/3AFM2026/UIF | UIF-Intern30@labour.gov.za |
| Revenue Management | Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Accounting, Accountancy, Public Finance Management | HR4/4/1/3REVM2026/UIF | UIF-Intern31@labour.gov.za |
| Budget | Accounting Sciences, Financial Management, Commerce | HR4/4/1/3B2026/UIF | UIF-Intern32@labour.gov.za |
| Bank Reconciliation | Accounting, Auditing, Business Information Systems, Economics | HR4/4/1/3BR2026/UIF | UIF-Intern33@labour.gov.za |
| AP Claims Creditors | Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Public Finance Management, Business Management, Economics, Auditing | HR4/4/1/3APCC2026/UIF | UIF-Intern34@labour.gov.za |
| AP Trade Creditors | Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management | HR4/4/1/3APTC2026/UIF | UIF-Intern35@labour.gov.za |
| Labour Activation Programmes | Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, Risk Management, Auditing, Accounting, Law | HR4/4/1/3LAP2026/UIF | UIF-Intern36@labour.gov.za |
| Compliance Services | Accounting, Internal Auditing, Auditing | HR4/4/1/3CS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern37@labour.gov.za |
| Business Operations Statistics | Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Operations Management, Operations Research | HR4/4/1/3BOS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern38@labour.gov.za |
| Provincial Support | Operations Management, Operations Research, Public Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Administrative Management, Finance | HR4/4/1/3PS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern39@labour.gov.za |
| Operation Systems Support Services | Operations Management, Computer Science, Informatics | HR4/4/1/3OSSS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern40@labour.gov.za |
| Declarations and Call Centre Services | Contact Centre Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Administration Management, Public Administration, Financial Management | HR4/4/1/3DCCS2026/UIF | UIF-Intern41@labour.gov.za |
Important: Submit only the new Z83 Application Form and your updated CV combined into one PDF file. Use the correct reference number in the subject line of your email and send your application to the email address that corresponds to your chosen internship.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 7 August 2026
- Walk-in applications close at 16:00.
- Online applications close at 23:59.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
Unemployed South African graduates with a recognised qualification who have never participated in an internship programme.
Is work experience required?
No. Previous work experience is not required.
How much is the monthly stipend?
Successful interns will receive R8,174.75 per month.
Where will interns be placed?
Successful applicants will be placed at the Unemployment Insurance Fund Head Office in Pretoria.
Can I apply for more than one internship?
Yes. A separate application must be submitted for each internship using the correct reference number and email address.
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