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INTERNSHIP: BUDGET

Department of Employment and Labour

Salary band

Not specified

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

HR4/4/1/3/B2026/UIF

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About this role

Department

Department of Employment and Labour

Location

Unemployment Insurance Fund: Pretoria

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Accounting Sciences/ Financial Management/ Commerce at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. Never participated in any internship programme (for both public and private sector). Knowledge: Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP). Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Public Service Act (PSA). National Treasury MTEF Guidelines. Treasury Regulations. Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Skills: Communication (both verbal and written). Financial Management. Computer Literacy. Time Management. Creative. Report Writing. Planning and Organising. Analytical. Numeracy.

Duties

Administer effective budget process in the Fund. Provide support in the budget, governance and compliance. Assist in preparing budget reports. Provide support in external/ internal reports

Enquiries

Mr GV Kegakilwe at 082 600 9378 / TN Dire at 082 894 4197

Closing Date

2026-08-07T16:00:00+02:00

About finance and accounting roles in South Africa

Finance professionals are in consistent demand across the South African public and private sectors. The National Treasury, Auditor-General's office, and all provincial treasury departments regularly advertise financial management and accounting posts. In the private sector, CA(SA) qualification holders remain among the most sought-after professionals in the country. Many public sector finance roles require knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

·For government finance roles, experience with PFMA compliance and BAS (Basic Accounting System) is highly valued.

·SAICA, SAIPA, and CIMA designations should be prominently listed on your CV with registration numbers and status.

·Junior finance roles in government are typically graded at salary levels 6 to 8 and require a relevant three-year degree or diploma.

·Internal audit roles in the public sector require knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Employment and Labour. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·An undergraduate qualification in Accounting Sciences/ Financial Management/ Commerce at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA
·No experience required
·Never participated in any internship programme (for both public and private sector)
·Knowledge: Generally Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP)
·Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
·Public Service Act (PSA)
·National Treasury MTEF Guidelines
·Treasury Regulations
·Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA)
·Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA)

Key Duties

·Administer effective budget process in the Fund
·Provide support in the budget, governance and compliance
·Assist in preparing budget reports
·Provide support in external/ internal reports

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to uif-intern32@labour.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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