The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for its 24-month Internship Programme 2026 in Policy and Research, Legal Services, Human Resources, Public Education and Information, and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Internship Application Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Internship Location: Johannesburg and Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
CGE Internship Programme 2026
The Commission for Gender Equality is offering several graduate internship opportunities on 24-month contracts.
The internships are intended for South African graduates who have not previously participated in an internship programme and who meet the qualification requirements for the relevant field.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Programme: Internship Programme 2026
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R7,500 to R8,500 per month
Citizenship: South African
Previous Internship Participation: Not permitted
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Application Method: Email
Available Internship Opportunities
| Internship | Centre | Qualification | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy & Research | Johannesburg | MA in Social Sciences or relevant Social Sciences discipline | R8,500 pm |
| Legal | Johannesburg | LLB, BA Law or BCom Law | R8,500 pm |
| Human Resources | Johannesburg | NQF 7 Degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology or equivalent | R7,500 pm |
| Public Education & Information | Pretoria | NQF 7 Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Gender Studies, Education or equivalent | R7,500 pm |
| Monitoring & Evaluation | Johannesburg | NQF 7 Degree or Honours/Master’s in relevant listed fields | R7,500 pm |
Policy & Research Internship Programme
Contract: 24 months
Centre: Head Office, Johannesburg
Stipend: R8,500 per month
Applicants must have:
- Master of Arts Degree in Social Sciences or another relevant Social Sciences discipline.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout South Africa for research.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- South African citizenship.
Applicants must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
Legal Internship Programme
Contract: 24 months
Centre: Head Office, Johannesburg
Stipend: R8,500 per month
Applicants must hold one of the following:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- BA Law.
- BCom Law.
Applicants should also have:
- Excellent legal research skills.
- Legal drafting skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Applicants must be South African citizens and must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
Human Resource Internship Programme
Contract: 24 months
Centre: Head Office, Johannesburg
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Applicants must hold an NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Human Resource Management.
- Industrial Psychology.
- An equivalent qualification.
Knowledge and understanding of legislation such as the BCEA, LRA, EEA and OHSA is required.
Applicants should also demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, confidentiality and computer literacy.
Public Education & Information Internship Programme
Contract: 24 months
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Applicants must hold an NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Social Sciences.
- Humanities.
- Gender Studies.
- Education.
- An equivalent field.
Applicants should have:
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Digital communication capability.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Applicants must be South African citizens and must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
Monitoring and Evaluation Internship Programme
Contract: 24 months
Centre: Head Office, Johannesburg
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Applicants must hold an NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Honours/Master’s qualification in fields such as:
- Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Statistics.
- Public Administration.
- Administration.
- Public Management.
- Information Management.
- Social Sciences.
Applicants should also have proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Access, Excel, MS Project, Power BI, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Detailed CV.
- Address and date of birth included in the CV.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must also submit a:
SAQA evaluation report
How to Apply for Commission for Gender Equality Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted by email.
Click here to apply for Commission for Gender Equality Internships 2026
Email applications to:
Applicants should clearly indicate the internship programme they are applying for.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
25 August 2026
No late applications will be accepted.
Enquiries
For further information regarding the internship programme, contact:
Ms Nthabiseng Masopha
Telephone: 011 403 7182
Important Placement Note
The supplied advert lists the Public Education & Information Internship centre as Pretoria, while a later general note states that interns will be placed at the CGE Head Office in Braamfontein.
Because these two statements are not fully consistent, applicants for the Public Education & Information position should confirm the final placement with CGE if location is important to their application.
Important Application Notes
- All internships run for 24 months.
- Monthly stipends range from R7,500 to R8,500.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Previous participation in an internship programme is not permitted.
- Successful candidates will be responsible for their own transport.
- There is no obligation for CGE to employ interns permanently after completion of the programme.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants who do not receive feedback within four weeks after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
- CGE reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Applications close on 25 August 2026.