The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), a member of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme: IP Copyright and Enforcement x2 for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Internship Location: CIPC Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: IPCopyright&enforcementintern
About the Internship Programme
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is committed to youth development and capacity building in the public sector. The Graduate Internship Programme will run for a 24-month period, during which successful candidates will gain hands-on exposure in Intellectual Property (IP) Copyright and Enforcement.
As approved by Cabinet in December 2002, the internship programme forms part of a national initiative aimed at providing unemployed graduates with meaningful workplace experience aligned to their qualifications.
Who Should Apply?
The internship programme is open to the following beneficiaries:
- Unemployed South African graduates who have completed a degree or diploma
- Graduates with no prior work experience
- Graduates who have never participated in an internship programme
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age
Internship Duration and Stipend
- Duration: 24 months
- Monthly Stipend: R12 000.00
Successful applicants will be required to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement with CIPC.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- National Diploma in Business Management
- National Diploma in International Trade
- National Diploma in Criminology
- National Diploma in Information Technology
- National Diploma in Marketing
- National Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before application.
Important Application Notes
Applicants must carefully follow all application instructions. Failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification.
Ensure that you upload the following documents to the correct sections on the application system:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of the relevant qualification
Faxed, emailed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
Employment Equity
CIPC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representativity in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. CIPC reserves the right not to fill the advertised internship positions.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the CIPC IP Copyright and Enforcement Graduate Internship Programme 2026
For more opportunities, visit the official CIPC careers portal
Enquiries:
CIPC Recruitment Office
☎ 087 743 7074 / 7075 / 7197
Why This Internship Matters
This internship is ideal for graduates interested in intellectual property protection, enforcement, compliance, and regulatory work within government. It provides valuable exposure to South Africa’s IP framework while offering a stable stipend and structured learning environment over two years.