Internship: Employee Performance Management – Pretoria – Unemployment Insurance Fund

About the Role

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual for the Internship: Employee Performance Management position based in Pretoria. This role is vital in supporting the Fund’s performance management initiatives, which play a crucial part in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery. By participating in this internship, you will contribute to the overall mission of the UIF, ensuring that employees perform at their best while also developing your own skills in human resource management.

As an intern, you will engage in the implementation of the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), which is essential for fostering a productive work environment within the UIF. This position is particularly significant as it helps to promote accountability and continuous improvement in public service, ultimately benefiting the community and South Africa as a whole.

About the Department

The Unemployment Insurance Fund operates under the Department of Employment and Labour and is dedicated to providing social protection to workers by offering unemployment benefits and assistance. Its mandate involves ensuring that workers who become unemployed receive the necessary support during their period of job search. Working at the UIF means being part of an organization that strives to uplift the lives of South Africans, making a meaningful impact on the economy and society.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in implementing the Performance Management and Development System for the UIF.
• Support the Fund’s Performance Structures to enhance employee performance.
• Capture Performance Management documents on the PERSAL system.
• Provide advice and guidance on the Performance and Development System.

What You’ll Need

• An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Development, or Industrial and Organizational Psychology at NQF Level 6, as recognized by SAQA.
• No previous experience required; candidates should not have participated in any Internship Programme (Public or Private).
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management concepts and practices.
• Understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Performance Management System (PMS), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), and Public Service Act (PSA).
• Strong skills in time management, communication, computer literacy, interpersonal interactions, as well as planning and organizing capabilities.

How to Apply

Please follow the application instructions provided below.