The Competition Commission invites South African final-year students to apply for the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Pretoria.
Internship Application Closing Date: 06 November 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Type: Work Integrated Learning Internship
Stipend: Monthly stipend provided
About the Competition Commission WIL Internship Programme
The Competition Commission Work Integrated Learning Programme provides final-year students with practical workplace experience while helping them complete the experiential learning requirements of their academic programmes.
The programme offers exposure to the work of South Africa’s competition authority and gives learners practical experience in areas such as competition law, economics, finance and corporate services.
Successful learners will receive a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation from their assigned coach.
What the Programme Offers
The programme offers:
- A monthly stipend.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Practical workplace experience.
- Exposure to the Competition Commission’s work.
- Experience in competition law.
- Experience in economics.
- Experience in finance.
- Exposure to corporate services.
- Structured learning opportunities.
- Coaching.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities to contribute to the Commission’s Vision 2030.
Fields of Study
The programme is open to final-year students who require practical workplace experience in one of the following fields:
- Human Capital / Human Resources
- Law
- Economics
- Finance
- Supply Chain Management
- Communications
- Multi-Media-related Communications studies
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have no previous work experience in the same field.
- Be in the final year of theoretical study.
- Require practical workplace experience to complete their qualification.
- Have the internship form part of their academic curriculum.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Be computer literate.
An academic average of 70% or above will be an added advantage.
Additional Selection Criteria
Applicants must also:
- Provide evidence of notable academic or extracurricular achievements.
- Demonstrate involvement in initiatives or community service outside normal academic coursework.
- Show commitment to public interest and societal impact.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Have good written communication skills.
- Have good verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate analytical ability.
- Have research skills.
- Have investigative skills.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Latest academic transcript.
- Experiential Learning Requirement Letter.
- Updated CV.
Applicants with international qualifications must also submit a SAQA evaluation certificate.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Competition Commission recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for Competition Commission Work Integrated Learning Internships 2026 / 2027
Applicants should ensure that all required supporting documents are uploaded before submitting their application.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo assessments.
- Successful candidates will be subject to security screening.
- Vetting processes may also apply.
- International qualifications must be supported by a SAQA evaluation certificate.
- Only applicants who meet the Work Integrated Learning requirements should apply.
Closing Date
06 November 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.