The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme for Companies and Close Corporations 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Internship Location: CIPC Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
CIPC Graduate Internship Programme 2026
CIPC, a member of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), is offering eight Graduate Internship opportunities within the Companies and Close Corporations Department.
The programme is aimed at unemployed graduates who need practical workplace experience to complement their qualifications.
Successful candidates will be placed at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria for a period of 24 months.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme for Companies and Close Corporations
Reference Number: CIP260806-1
Business Unit: Business Regulation and Reputation
Division: Corporate Registers
Department: Companies and Close Corporations
Job Grade: P12
Number of Positions: 8
Employment Type: Internship
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R12,000 per month
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Application Method: Online
Number of Internship Positions
CIPC is recruiting for:
8 Graduate Internship positions
All successful interns will be placed at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria.
Monthly Stipend
Successful interns will receive:
R12,000 per month
The programme will run for 24 months.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed a National Diploma and/or Degree in one of the following fields:
- Law
- Public Administration
- Business Management
The advert lists the minimum education level as:
Diploma / Advanced Certificate
Applicants should ensure that the qualification they submit matches the specific fields stated in the minimum requirements.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is aimed at:
- Unemployed South African graduates.
- Graduates from recognised higher education institutions.
- Applicants who have completed their degrees or diplomas.
- Graduates who have not gained relevant work experience in their field of study.
- Graduates who have never participated in an internship programme.
- Applicants between the ages of 18 and 35.
Age Requirement
Applicants must be between:
18 and 35 years old
Internship Duration
The CIPC Graduate Internship Programme will run for:
24 months
Successful applicants will be required to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
Purpose of the Internship
The programme provides unemployed graduates with workplace experience linked to their academic studies.
It is intended to help graduates:
- Gain practical workplace exposure.
- Apply knowledge gained during their studies.
- Develop work-related skills.
- Build experience relevant to their qualifications.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must upload:
- Updated CV.
- ID document.
- Academic transcript or academic record.
- Relevant qualification.
CIPC specifically instructs applicants to combine these documents into:
One compressed document
Only one upload will be allowed.
Failure to upload all required documents may result in the application being disqualified.
Important Document Upload Instructions
Before submitting the application, applicants should ensure that the combined document contains:
- CV.
- ID.
- Qualification.
- Academic transcript or academic record.
Applicants should check that all pages are readable before uploading.
Foreign Qualifications
Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by the:
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Qualification and South African citizenship checks will be conducted on successful candidates.
Selection Process
Candidates may be required to attend selection interviews on a:
- Date.
- Time.
- Venue.
determined by CIPC.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive feedback.
Employment Equity
CIPC is an equal-opportunity and affirmative-action employer.
Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment will improve representativity in line with the organisation’s approved Employment Equity Plan.
How to Apply for CIPC Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the official CIPC recruitment portal.
Click here to apply for CIPC Graduate Internship Programme for Companies and Close Corporations 2026
Applicants should use reference number:
CIP260806-1
Application Methods Not Accepted
CIPC states that applications submitted through the following methods will not be considered:
- Fax.
- Email.
- Post.
- Hand delivery.
Applications must therefore be completed online.
Application Assistance
Applicants experiencing difficulty with the online application process can contact the CIPC Recruitment Office on:
087 743 7074
087 743 7075
087 743 7197
087 260 1554
These contact numbers are for recruitment assistance.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
20 August 2026
Late applications may not be considered, so applicants should submit their applications before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- Eight positions are available.
- The internship lasts for 24 months.
- The stipend is R12,000 per month.
- Applicants must be unemployed South African graduates.
- Applicants must be aged 18 to 35.
- Applicants should not have relevant work experience in their field.
- Applicants must not previously have participated in an internship programme.
- Qualifications in Law, Public Administration or Business Management are required.
- CV, ID, qualification and academic record must be combined into one upload.
- Faxed, emailed, posted and hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will receive feedback.
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.