Great news for you unemployed South Africans! The Department of Employment and Labour opens its UIF Internship programmes for the year 2022/2023 to 2024. Candidates who join this programme will be able to be part of the working environment in their field of studies. This is in line with the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender, and disability) to the citizens of South Africa. To know whether you can join this programme or not, check out the information about this Unemployment Insurance Fund programme below. Get your seat in this excellent programme and lead your professional life to the next broader level.
Programme Description
Job Title: Unemployment Insurance Fund Internship Programmes 2022/2023
Recruiter: Unemployment Insurance Fund (Pretoria)
Stipend: R6 174.96 per month
Type: Temporary
Check out for other related details in the next sections below.
Eligibility, Requirements and Duties
This programme has several divisions with each reference number and duties that you need to check out. You should read until the last section to know whether you are eligible to apply. There are also the general requirements that you should not leave.
General requirements
- Must be unemployed
- Never participated in government internship programme
- Must be between age of 18-35 years old
- Application quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83 (download link here)
- Recently updated comprehensive CV
- Copies of all academic transcripts including Senior Certificate, ID-document, and a Driver’s license (the certified versions only for the shortlisted candidates)
- Attach a copy of Permanent Resident Permits for non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders
- For the any foreign qualifications, an evaluation certificate from SAQA is a must
Divisions Requirements and Duties for Internships
Unemployment Insurance Commissioner (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/UIC2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three-year tertiary qualification in Secretariat Studies, Office Administration/ Office Management
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Computer Literacy, Interpersonal, Communications, Listening, Customer Focused, Research and Analytical skills
Duties:
- Provide secretarial/ receptionist support services in the office of the UIC
- Render administrative support services in the office of the UIC
- Provide assistance in the management of the Commissioner’s diary including the events calendar, arrange
meetings and workshops
Risk Management (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/RM2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma/B Degree in Risk Management/ Internal Audit/ Forensic Investigations
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Computer Literacy, Analytical skills, Time Management, Interpersonal, Presentation, Negotiation, Communications
Duties:
- Conduct Risk awareness campaigns
- Identify risk activities
- Administer fraud accounts
- Administer case database
- Provide assistance with general administration
Internal Audit (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/IA2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma/B Degree in Internal Auditing or relevant qualification
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Computer Literacy, Research, Analytical, Time Management, Interpersonal, Presentation, Negotiation, Communications
Duties:
- Carry out audit engagement planning
- Execute audit projects
- Provide internal audit administration support services
- Provide assistance in examining audit progress
- Provide assistance with general administration
Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/SPME2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three-year tertiary qualification/ equivalent in B Com. Economics/ Accounting/ Statistics/ Public Administration
- Knowledge: Planning and reporting processes in Government (From Manifesto to reporting on programme of Action), Ability to plan and prioritize key aspects. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA)
- Skills: Report Analysis, Report writing, Computer Literacy, Communication, Analytical and Creative, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing
Duties:
- Assist in the development of UIF Annual Performance Plan
- Assist in the compilation of performance reports against the APP and Operational Plans
- Provide assistance in Monitoring and Evaluation of UIF Projects and Labour Centres
Research and Policy Development (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/RPD2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three-year tertiary qualification/ equivalent
- Knowledge: Policy Analysis, Development and Management. Research Management, Quality Management, Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA)
- Skills: Report writing, Computer Literacy, Communication, Research Methodology, Analytical and Creative, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing
Duties:
- Render support in conducting policy research and policy analysis for UIF
- Participate in the development, monitoring and review of policies in UIF
- Render assistance in administrative support to the sub-directorate
Administrator in the Office of the CIO (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/CIO2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three-year tertiary qualification in Secretariat Studies, Office Administration/ Office Management
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Computer Literacy, Interpersonal, Communications, Listening, Customer Focused, Research and Analytical skills
Duties:
- Provide secretarial/ receptionist support services in the office of the CIO
- Render administrative support services in the office of the CIO
- Provide assistance in the management of the CIO’s diary including the events calendar
- Arrange meetings and workshops
IT Projects (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ITP2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma / B Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Information System
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Customer Centric, Communication, Listening, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Numeracy, Planning and Organizing
Duties:
- Provide assistance to project managers in effective delivery of ICT projects for the UIF
- Provide assistance to projects managers in managing ICT project deliverables in line with the Fund’s project management standards and methodologies
- Ensure that projects deliverables meet the quality standards
- Provide assistance with general administration
IT Business Support (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ITBS2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma / B Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Information System
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Customer Centric, Communication, Listening, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Numeracy, Planning and Organizing
Duties:
- Provide desk top support and computer system
- Prepare hardware and work station for users
- Provide access of technology and equipment in the Fund
- Maintain effective functioning of technology to achieve IT strategy
- Provide assistance with general administration
IT Infrastructure Support (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ITIS2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma / B Degree in Information Technology
- Knowledge: Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act (PSA), State Information Technology Agency Processes (SITA), Information Technology, Infrastructure and Network Architecture Designs
- Skills: Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Strong Analytical, Communication skills-both written and verbal, Ability to influence, Computer Literacy, Report writing, Project Management, Driving
Duties:
- Participate in providing installation, configuration, maintenance of LAN and WAN (Local Area Network, Wide Area Network)
- Assist in Performing network monitoring function (LAN & WAN)
- Participate in providing planning and advanced technical expertise
Business Application (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/BA2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma / B Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Information Systems
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Customer Centric, Communication, Listening, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Numeracy, Planning and Organizing
Duties:
- Process Improvements through system implementation
- Customize business application processes
- Analyse business application processes
- Gather and document business application improvement requirements
- Provide assistance with general administration
ICT Risk and Security Network (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ICTRS2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma / B Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Information Systems
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Customer Centric, Communication, Listening, Computer Literacy, Analytical, Numeracy, Planning and Organizing
Duties:
- Implement information security policies, procedures and standards
- Ensure availability of business critical Information Communication Technology services
and applications - Monitor and evaluate information technology risk policy compliance
- Provide the implementation and maintenance of disaster recovery plan
- Provide assistance with general administration
Human Resource Practices (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/HRP2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification with Human Resource Management /Human Resource Development/ Employment Relations/ Industrial Psychology as a major subject
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles, Employment Equity Act (EEA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA), Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)
- Skills: Innovative/ Creative, Responsiveness, Communication (verbal and written), Computer literacy, Time Management, Listening
Duties:
- Perform Recruitment and Selection services
- Provide service benefit to clients
- Provide administrative support
Employee Relations (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/ER2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma/ Bachelor Degree in Labour Relations/ Labour Law
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Negotiation, Problem solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Computer literacy, Questioning, Listening
Duties:
- Administer misconduct cases
- Administer grievances cases
- Provide ad-hoc sessions to promote fair and sound Labour Relations practice in the Fund
- Provide logistical arrangements in the section
Employee Health and Wellness Programme and Diversity Management (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/EHWP2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three- year tertiary qualification in Social Sciences/ Psychology/ Social Work
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Communication (verbal and written), Problem solving and decision making, Interpersonal Skills
Duties:
- Provide support in the in the implementation of Employee Health and Wellness Programmes
- Participate in the management of HIV/AIDS programmes in the Fund
- Assist the practitioners to coordinate Health and Productivity management activities including Gender, Disability and Youth activities
- Provide assistance with general administration
Organisational Effectiveness (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/OE2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three- year tertiary qualification in Management Services/ Industrial Engineering/ Operations Management/ Production Management/ Industrial Psychology/ Organisational Psychology/ Public Administration
- Knowledge: All Labour Legislation, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
- Skills: Communication (verbal and written), Problem solving and decision making, Report writing, Counselling, Motivational skills, Organisational skills, Interpersonal Skills
Duties:
- Facilitate and participate in the implementation of Change Management and Employee engagement strategies
- Administer the development and implementation of Business Process and standard operating procedures in the Fund
- Facilitate and administer the implementation of Performance Management and Development systems in the Fund
- Provide assistance with general administration
Legal Services (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/LS2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Four (4) year Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualifications
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Computer literacy, Communication, Basic accounting, Analytical, Accuracy, Time Management, Negotiation
Duties:
- Provide assistance in vetting, drafting and negotiations of contracts, Render litigation service on behalf of the Fund, Draft / Amendments of the UIF Legislation
- Provide Legal opinions to the UIF, Provide administrative functions for Legal services
Communication and Marketing (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/COM2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma/ B Degree in Communications / Marketing / Public Relations / Journalism / Event Management or relevant qualifications
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Branding Principles, Problem Solving, Presentation, Planning and Organizing, Communication, Computer literacy, Interpersonal, Creativity
Duties:
- Administer marketing and events for the Fund
- Provide effective stakeholder relations
- Coordinate media relations and monitor the activities for the Fund
- Provide effective publications services for the Fund
Supply Chain Management (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/SCM2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma/ B Degree in Public Management /Purchasing Management/Logistics Management/ Supply Chain Management
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Computer literacy, Communication, Basic Accounting, Analytical, Accuracy, Time Management, Negotiation
Duties:
- Render acquisition administration services
- Provide assets and transport administration services
- Perform bookings functions
- Render stores and warehouse services
- Render demand services
Maintenance and Records Management (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/MRM2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three (3) year tertiary qualification in Public Management / Public Administration
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Client services, Planning and organizing, Communication, Computer literacy, Report writing
Duties:
- Maintain the filing system as per directives of the archives and records management prescripts
- Prepare documents for archiving
- Attend to all incoming and outgoing telephone calls
- Maintain switchboard equipment
- Provide support in the maintenance of UIF properties
Revenue Management (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/REVM2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- National Diploma/ B Degree/ B-Com in Finance/ Accounting /Auditing/ Cost and Management Accounting or any qualification with Accounting as a major subject
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Accounting, Communication, Computer literacy, Time Management, Interpersonal, Planning and Organizing, Analytical
Duties:
- Maintain debtors accounts and collect outstanding contributions
- Maintain SARS & Sundry debtors records and make follow up on the outstanding sundry payments
- Allocate cheque and unallocated electronic contributions
- Maintain claims debtors accounts and follow up on outstanding debts
- Provide assistance with general administration
Budget Expenditure and Bank Reconciliation (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/BEBR2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- B-Com / National Diploma/ B Degree in Cost and Management Accounting/ Financial Accounting /Financial Information System or relevant qualifications
- Knowledge: Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Reconciliation Processes and procedure, Batho Pele Principles, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP)
- Skills: Computer Literacy, Basic accounting, Diligence, Analytical, Accuracy, Time Management, Interpersonal, Negotiation, Communications
Duties:
- Render manual and electronic bank reconciliation services
- Maintain Bank accounts on general ledger
- Administer the resolution of open vouchers and verify claims payment
- Perform trade creditors transactions
- Render effective budget process of the Fund
- Preparation of budget reports
Labour Activation Programmes (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/LAP2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three-year tertiary qualification in Training and Development / Projects Management/ Public Administration.
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Numeric and analytical skills, Presentation skills, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Communication (Verbal and written), Computer Literacy
Duties:
- Facilitate the training/ skills programmes approved by the Fund
- Provide administration of project progress against approved deliverables
- Provide support in the implementation of approved projects
- Provide assistance with general administration
Compliance Services (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/CS2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three-year tertiary qualification in Accounting/ Internal Auditing with Accounting as a major subject
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Communications, Listening, Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite), Interpersonal, Time Management, Planning and Organizing, Creativity, Numeracy, Financial Management
Duties:
- Provide support to Employer Audit Services (EAS) at Provincial Office
- Render employer audit activities for the Fund
- Provide compliance rate and link with relevant units (operations and finance debtors)
- Maintain relations with professional, governmental and non-governmental bodies with relevance to the UIF
- Provide assistance with general administration
Business Operation Statistics (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/BOS2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three-years ICT tertiary qualification
- Knowledge: Public Finance Management (PFMA), Electronic Document Management System, Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), SITA MIS, Database & Data Security Policy, System Development and Database Management, Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Promotion of access to Information Act (PAIA)
- Skills: Communications, Listening, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Analytical, Negotiation, Report writing, Planning and Organizing, Computer Programming
Duties:
- Provide support on the Implementation of business operations statistics
- Provide assistance in analysing information collected in an enquiry
- Provide assistance on the maintenance of business operations statistics database
Provincial Support (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/PS/2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three-years tertiary qualification in Administration/ Public Management
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Computer Literacy, Communications (verbal and written), Analytical, Innovation/ Creative, Listening, Interpersonal, Planning
Duties:
- Participate in the implementation of operational policies and procedures
- Participate in evaluation of provincial operational performance
- Provide operational services in the provincial offices to ensure consistency
- Provide assistance with general administration
Declarations and Call Centre Services (Reference Number: HR4/4/1/3/DCCS2022/UIF)
Requirements:
- Three-years tertiary qualification in Public Management or equivalent qualifications
- Knowledge: Batho Pele Principles
- Skills: Communications, Listening, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Interpersonal, Data capturing, Customer Focused
Duties:
- Provide the registration of employers and declaration of employees
- Provide support on the process of declaring employees by employers
- Maintain employers database
- Provide helpdesk support services
Application
Send in your application to their email address below:
E-mail: Jobs-UIF7@labour.gov.za
Sub-directorate: Human Resources Practices, UIF
Remember to quote the relevant reference number based on the division you want to apply for, with the new form Z83 and your copies of documents.
Enquiries
Do you have any questions about the vacancies? Relay your questions to Mr GV Kegakilwe Tel No: (012) 337 1566 / MG Boloka Tel No: (012) 337 1875
Closing Date
Last but not least, you should send in your application before the closing date on 28 March 2022 at 16:00. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this vacancy, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Finally, we wish you the best of luck with your application!