Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Corporate Education and Voluntary Compliance Intern (x1) 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 26 February 2026
Internship Location: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
CIPC, a member of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), is offering a 12-month Graduate Internship Programme aimed at equipping young graduates with practical workplace experience.
Internship Overview
- Reference Number: InternCEVCD
- Division: Corporate Education and Voluntary Compliance
- Duration: 12 Months
- Stipend: R12 000 per month
- Job Type: Contract
- Work Level: Student/Graduate
This internship is ideal for graduates in Communications and related creative media fields who want exposure in a regulatory and corporate education environment.
What Is an Internship?
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, an internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It provides structured workplace exposure to complement formal academic qualifications.
Who Can Apply?
The programme targets:
- Unemployed South African graduates
- Graduates who have completed their qualification
- Graduates with no prior work experience related to their field of study
- Applicants aged between 18 and 35 years
Minimum Requirements
Field of Study:
- Communications
Qualifications:
- Three-year Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in:
- Multimedia Design
- Visual Communication
- Digital Communication
- Media Studies
- Communications
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Remuneration
Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of:
R12 000.00 per month
Important Application Instructions
Attention to all applicants:
Please read carefully before submitting your application.
You must upload the following documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Relevant qualification
All documents must be uploaded under the correct section marked “Supporting Documents” on the online system.
Failure to upload the required documents or uploading them incorrectly will automatically disqualify your application.
Selection Process
- Qualification verification
- South African citizenship verification
- Criminal record checks
- Assessment test
- Interview process
Candidates must be available for interviews on the date and time determined by CIPC.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive feedback.
Employment Equity
CIPC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representivity in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
CIPC reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.
How to Apply
Or visit:
👉 https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities
👉 www.cipc.co.za
Faxed, emailed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will NOT be accepted.
For application assistance, contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at:
087 743 7074 / 7197 / 7076 / 7180
Apply before 26 February 2026.
Why You Should Apply
This internship offers:
- Practical corporate communication experience
- Exposure to regulatory compliance education
- Government sector work experience
- Structured graduate development
- A competitive monthly stipend
If you studied Communications or Media and want real experience in a government regulatory environment, this opportunity could strengthen your CV significantly.