CIPC Graduate Internship Programme (Pretoria)
CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission), part of the dtic, has two internship opportunities open for young graduates in Pretoria. Both are aimed at unemployed South Africans between 18 and 35 who have never done an internship before.
1. Graduate Internship Programme for Companies and CC (X8)
- Reference Number: CIP260806-1
- Positions available: 8
- Location: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria
- Stipend: R12,000 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Closing date: 20 August 2026
Closing date: 20 August 2026
Requirements: A National Diploma or Degree in Law, Public Administration, or Business Management.
Apply here: Companies & CC
2. Graduate Internship Programme in e-Communication
- Positions available: 2
- Location: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria
- Stipend: R12,000 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Closing date: 24 August 2026
Requirements: A Diploma in Public Administration or Marketing Management
Apply here: e-Communicatio Intern
Who can apply (both programmes):
- Unemployed South African graduates who’ve completed their degree or diploma
- Graduates with no relevant work experience yet in their field
- Graduates who have never done an internship before
- Applicants aged 18 to 35
Documents needed:
Upload your CV, ID, academic transcript, and qualification — but combine all of them into ONE compressed document. You’ll only be able to upload once, so make sure everything is included. Missing any of these will disqualify your application.
Good to know:
- Your qualifications and SA citizenship will be verified. If you studied abroad, you’re responsible for getting your qualification checked by SAQA.
- Successful applicants will sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
- You’ll need to be available for an interview at a date, time, and place set by CIPC.
- CIPC is an equal opportunity employer and will give preference to candidates who help meet its employment equity goals.
- Only shortlisted candidates will hear back.
- No faxed, emailed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
Apply here: Graduate Internship Programme for Companies and CC (X8)
Apply here: for e-Communication Internship
Need help? Call the CIPC Recruitment Office: 087 743 7074 / 7075 / 7081 / 7197 or 087 260 1554.
Need help with your CV or prepping for the interview? Check out our guide: How to Write a Winning CV & Ace Your Interview
