CIPC: Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2026

ByRainbow Time

The Graduate Internship Programme for Innovation and Creativity offered by CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) in Pretoria is a 24-month opportunity aimed at unemployed South African graduates aged 18 to 35. Here are the key details:

  • Position: Graduate Internship Programme: Innovation and Creativity (x5 positions)
  • Location: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria
  • Remuneration: R12,000 stipend per month
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Closing Date: 25 August 2025
  • Reference Number: InternI&C
Purpose and Eligibility
  • The programme targets unemployed graduates who have completed a BA Law/B Com Law (NQF Level 7) or LLB (NQF Level 8) and have not previously participated in an internship programme.
  • It aims to provide work experience to complement academic studies, as per the Cabinet’s 2002 initiative for public service graduate work experience.
Requirements
  • Qualifications: BA Law, B Com Law (NQF Level 7), or LLB (NQF Level 8).
  • Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
  • Age: 18 to 35 years old.

Documents: Applicants must upload:

  • Updated CV
  • ID document
  • Academic transcript and qualification (combined as one document under “supporting documents”)
  • Note: Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Additional Information
  • Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will undergo qualification and citizenship checks and must be available for interviews at a date, time, and place determined by CIPC.
  • Feedback: Only shortlisted candidates will receive feedback.
  • Equity: Preference will be given to candidates who enhance representativity per CIPC’s employment equity plan.
  • Note: CIPC reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
Action Steps

If you meet the eligibility criteria, ensure you:

  1. Prepare your CV, ID, and academic transcript/qualification (combined as one document).
  2. Submit your application online before 25 August 2025.
  3. Upload documents to the correct sections to avoid disqualification.
Application Process
  • Documents must be uploaded to the correct sections, or the application will be disqualified.
  • Faxed, emailed, posted, or hand-delivered applications are not accepted.
  • For application difficulties, contact CIPC Recruitment at: 087 743 7074 / 7075 or 087 260 1554.

Apply Here: Graduate Internship Programme: Innovation and Creativity