Public sector graduate internship programme 2026

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: As indicated in DPSA Circular 26 of 2026

Internship Location: Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Monthly Stipend: R8 174.75 per month

The UIF is offering 66 internship opportunities across various disciplines for graduates who have never participated in an internship programme in either the public or private sector.

Available UIF Internship Opportunities (X66 Posts) Posts Training and Development X2 Employee Performance Management X1 Organisational Development, Business Process & Change Management X3 Legal Services X5 Board Services and Case Management X2 Corporate Governance X1 Communication and Marketing X3 Demand and Acquisition X6 Maintenance Management X2 Records Management X2 Asset and Fleet Management X2 Revenue Management X3 Budget X1 Bank Reconciliation X1 AP Claims Creditors X1 AP Trade Creditors X1 Labour Activation Programmes X6 Compliance Services X4 Business Operations Statistics X2 Provincial Support X4 Operation Systems Support Services X2 Declarations and Call Centre Services X9 Total Posts X66 Minimum Requirements Be South African citizens. Hold a relevant NQF Level 6 undergraduate qualification recognised by SAQA. Have no previous internship experience in either the public or private sector. Possess good communication and computer skills, depending on the advertised field. Fields of Study Human Resource Management Human Resource Development Industrial Psychology Law Paralegal Studies Public Administration Public Management Business Administration Business Management Office Management Corporate Governance Journalism Communication Public Relations Marketing Management Media Studies Graphic Design Multimedia Logistics Management Procurement Management Purchasing Management Supply Chain Management Property Management Facilities Management Real Estate Management Accounting Financial Management Financial Accounting Cost and Management Accounting Commerce Auditing Internal Auditing Public Finance Management Information Science Archives and Records Management Transport Management Project Management Development Studies Social Sciences Risk Management Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems Operations Management Operations Research Informatics Contact Centre Management Administrative Management Benefits of the Internship Practical workplace experience. Exposure to government operations. Professional mentorship. Skills development and training. Experience that improves future employability.

Enquiries Mr GV Kegakilwe Tel: TN Dire Tel: #J-18808-Ljbffr

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