CIPC Graduate Internship Programme For Corporate Education And Voluntary Compliance 2026 — The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), a member of the dtic, invites unemployed graduates to apply for a 12-month Internship Programme at their Sunnyside Office in Pretoria. This public service graduate work experience programme targets unemployed graduates aged 18-35, providing them with workplace experience related to their area of study. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of R12,000.00.
About CIPC
CIPC (a member of the dtic) is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with opportunities to gain work experience to complement their studies. Applicants are invited for an Internship Programme that would run for a period of 12 months. Interns will be placed in our Sunnyside Office (Pretoria).
What is Internship?
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, Internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It gives students workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in the future.
Stipend: R12,000.00 per month • Duration: 12 months • Location: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria
Beneficiaries of the Internship Programme
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees/diplomas
- Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to work experience related to the area of study that they have completed
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years old
Position Details
- Organisation: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
- Programme: Graduate Internship Programme For Corporate Education And Voluntary Compliance
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria
- Stipend: R12,000.00 per month
- Reference Number: InternCEVCD
- Closing Date: 26 February 2026
Important Application Instructions for CIPC Graduate Internship Programme For Corporate Education And Voluntary Compliance 2026
Attention to all Applicants: Please read this advert carefully before you upload the required documents!!!
NB! Please ensure you have uploaded and attached:
- Updated copy of your CV
- ID
- The relevant qualification (qualification must be uploaded under the “supporting documents” section when you submit your application)
Please ensure you upload each document to the correct section. Failure to upload the required documents or failure to upload documents to the correct sections will automatically disqualify the applicant.
Kindly note that faxed, emailed, posted and or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
Eligibility & Selection Process for CIPC Graduate Internship Programme For Corporate Education And Voluntary Compliance 2026
- Qualifications, SA citizenship, and Criminal Record checks will be conducted on the successful candidate
- Applicants with foreign qualification(s) must have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
- Candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by CIPC
- NB: Candidates will be required to write an assessment test as part of the recruitment process
- Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position
Equal Opportunity Statement
CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representivity in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.
How to Apply
Application Method: Online application only via the CIPC careers portal.
Reference Number: InternCEVCD
⏰ Closing Date: 26 February 2026
Important: Faxed, emailed, posted or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Online applications only.
Contact Information
- Website: CIPC Careers Portal
- CIPC Website: www.cipc.co.za
- Recruitment Office Contact: 087 743 7074 / 7197 / 7076 / 7180 (for assistance with application difficulties)
Should you experience any difficulty in applying, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at the numbers provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the CIPC Graduate Internship Programme?
A 12-month public service graduate work experience programme at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) in Pretoria, targeting unemployed graduates aged 18-35 to gain workplace experience related to their area of study. Interns receive a monthly stipend of R12,000.00.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
Unemployed South African graduates aged 18-35 who have completed their degrees/diplomas from higher education institutions and have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
3. What documents are required?
Updated CV, certified ID copy, and relevant qualification (must be uploaded under the “supporting documents” section). Applicants with foreign qualifications must include SAQA evaluation. Failure to upload documents to the correct sections will automatically disqualify the applicant.
4. What is the stipend amount?
Interns are offered a stipend of R12,000.00 per month for the 12-month duration of the programme.
5. How do I apply?
Apply online via the CIPC careers portal using the direct application link. Reference Number: InternCEVCD. Closing date: 26 February 2026. Faxed, emailed, posted, or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
6. What is the selection process?
Qualifications, SA citizenship, and criminal record checks will be conducted on successful candidates. Candidates will be required to write an assessment test and attend selection interviews. Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates.
7. Where will interns be placed?
Interns will be placed at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria.
8. What is CIPC’s employment equity policy?
CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representivity in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.
9. Can I apply if I have a foreign qualification?
Yes, but you must have your foreign qualification(s) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and include the evaluation with your application.
10. Who should I contact for application assistance?
Contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074 / 7197 / 7076 / 7180 for assistance with application difficulties. For more government internships, explore our government internships database or check graduate programmes.
For more government internship opportunities, visit EduFunds.co.za
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CIPC Graduate Internship Programme 2026
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