CIPC: Internship Programme 2025/2027
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), a member of the dtic, invites unemployed South African graduates aged 18–35 to apply for its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme, designed to provide valuable work experience to complement their studies. Targeting those who have completed a degree or diploma, have no prior work experience, and have not participated in an internship programme, the initiative offers opportunities in various fields such as Strategy Operational Excellence, Project Management, Information Technology, Call Centre roles, Facilities and Security, and Safety, Health, and Environmental Management.
Positions:
- Strategy Operational Excellence Interns
- Project Management Interns
- Information Technology Interns
- Call Centre Office Administrator Intern
- Call Centre Quality Assurer Intern
- Call Centre Agent Interns
- Facilities and Security Intern
- Safety, Health, and Environmental Intern
Strategy Operational Excellence Interns (Pretoria)
Position: Strategy Operational Excellence Interns (Pretoria)
Reference Number: StrategyOPQInterns
Description:
CIPC (a member of the dtic) is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with opportunities to gain work experience to complement their studies. Applicants are invited for an Internship Programme that would run for a period of 24 months. Interns will be placed in our Sunnyside Office (Pretoria).
What is Internship:
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, Internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It gives students workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in the future.
Beneficiaries of the Internship Programme:
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees/diplomas.
- Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to any work experience.
- Unemployed graduates who have never participated in the Internship programme.
- Applicants must be between ages of 18 to 35 years old.
Remuneration:
Interns are offered R12 000.00 stipend per month. Successful applicants will be expected to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
NB: Please ensure you have uploaded and attached an updated CV and academic transcript of your relevant qualification when you submit your application.
Other Information:
- Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time, and place as determined by CIPC.
- CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.
- Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates.
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
- For further details regarding this position, please click the link: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities or visit the CIPC website at www.cipc.co.za
- Kindly note that faxed, emailed, posted, and/or hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
- Should you experience any difficulty in applying, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074; 7075; 7197.
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Quality Management
Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Temp
Salary: Market Related
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
EE Position: No
Location: Pretoria
Project Management Interns (Pretoria)
Position: Project Management Interns (Pretoria)
Reference Number: PMOInterns
Description:
CIPC (a member of the dtic) is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with opportunities to gain work experience to complement their studies. Applicants are invited for an Internship Programme that would run for a period of 24 months. Interns will be placed in our Sunnyside Office (Pretoria).
What is Internship:
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, Internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It gives students workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in the future.
Beneficiaries of the Internship Programme:
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees/diplomas.
- Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to any work experience.
- Unemployed graduates who have never participated in the Internship programme.
- Applicants must be between ages of 18 to 35 years old.
Remuneration:
Interns are offered R12 000.00 stipend per month. Successful applicants will be expected to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
NB: Please ensure you have uploaded and attached an updated CV and academic transcript of your relevant qualification when you submit your application.
Other Information:
- Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time, and place as determined by CIPC.
- CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.
- Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates.
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
- For further details regarding this position, please click the link: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities or visit the CIPC website at www.cipc.co.za
- Kindly note that faxed, emailed, posted, and/or hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
- Should you experience any difficulty in applying, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074; 7075; 7197.
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management / Information Systems / Information Technology / Computer Science or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
- Coursework or certification in project management (e.g., CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation) will be an added advantage.
Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
EE Position: No
Location: Pretoria
Information Technology Internship (Pretoria)
Position: Information Technology Internship (Pretoria)
Reference Number: ICTInterns3
Description:
CIPC (a member of the dtic) is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with opportunities to gain work experience to complement their studies. Applicants are invited for an Internship Programme that would run for a period of 24 months. Interns will be placed in our Sunnyside Office (Pretoria).
What is Internship:
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, Internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It gives students workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in the future.
Beneficiaries of the Internship Programme:
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees/diplomas.
- Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to any work experience.
- Unemployed graduates who have never participated in the Internship programme.
- Applicants must be between ages of 18 to 35 years old.
Remuneration:
Interns are offered R12 000.00 stipend per month. Successful applicants will be expected to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
NB: Please ensure you have uploaded and attached an updated CV and academic transcript of your relevant qualification when you submit your application.
Other Information:
- Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time, and place as determined by CIPC.
- CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.
- Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates.
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
- For further details regarding this position, please click the link: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities or visit the CIPC website at www.cipc.co.za
- Kindly note that faxed, emailed, posted, and/or hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
- Should you experience any difficulty in applying, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074; 7075; 7197.
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Quality Management
Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Temp
Salary: Market Related
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
EE Position: No
Location: Pretoria
Call Centre Office Administrator Intern (Pretoria)
Position: Call Centre Office Administrator Intern (Pretoria)
Reference Number: OfficeAdmnIntern
Description:
CIPC (a member of the dtic) is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with opportunities to gain work experience to complement their studies. Applicants are invited for an Internship Programme that would run for a period of 24 months. Interns will be placed in our Sunnyside Office (Pretoria).
What is Internship:
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, Internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It gives students workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in the future.
Beneficiaries of the Internship Programme:
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees/diplomas.
- Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to any work experience.
- Unemployed graduates who have never participated in the Internship programme.
- Applicants must be between ages of 18 to 35 years old.
Remuneration:
Interns are offered R12 000.00 stipend per month. Successful applicants will be expected to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
NB: Please ensure you have uploaded and attached an updated CV and academic transcript of your relevant qualification when you submit your application.
Other Information:
- Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time, and place as determined by CIPC.
- CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.
- Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates.
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
- For further details regarding this position, please click the link: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities or visit the CIPC website at www.cipc.co.za
- Kindly note that faxed, emailed, posted, and/or hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
- Should you experience any difficulty in applying, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074; 7075; 7197.
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
Requirements:
- Diploma in Office Administration and Management / Diploma in Administrative Management / Degree in Business Administration.
- Proficiency in Excel is a requirement, Business writing skills, Minute taking.
Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Temp
Salary: Market Related
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
EE Position: No
Location: Pretoria
Call Centre Quality Assurer Intern x1 (Pretoria)
Posted Date: 2025/09/04
Reference Number: QualAssIntern
Description:
CIPC (a member of the dtic) is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with opportunities to gain work experience to complement their studies. Applicants are invited for an Internship Programme that would run for a period of 24 months. Interns will be placed in our Sunnyside Office (Pretoria).
What is Internship:
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, Internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It gives students workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in the future.
Beneficiaries of the Internship Programme:
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees/diplomas.
- Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to any work experience.
- Unemployed graduates who have never participated in the Internship programme.
- Applicants must be between ages of 18 to 35 years old.
Remuneration:
Interns are offered R12 000.00 stipend per month. Successful applicants will be expected to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
NB: Please ensure you have uploaded and attached an updated CV and academic transcript of your relevant qualification when you submit your application.
Other Information:
- Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time, and place as determined by CIPC.
- CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.
- Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates.
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
- For further details regarding this position, please click the link: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities or visit the CIPC website at www.cipc.co.za
- Kindly note that faxed, emailed, posted, and/or hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
- Should you experience any difficulty in applying, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074; 7075; 7197.
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
Requirements:
- Advanced Diploma in Call Centre Management
Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Temp
Salary: Market Related
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
EE Position: No
Location: Pretoria
Call Centre Agent Interns X2 (Pretoria)
Position: Call Centre Agent Interns X2 (Pretoria)
Reference Number: CallCIntrns2
Description:
CIPC (a member of the dtic) is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with opportunities to gain work experience to complement their studies. Applicants are invited for an Internship Programme that would run for a period of 24 months. Interns will be placed in our Sunnyside Office (Pretoria).
What is Internship:
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, Internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It gives students workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in the future.
Beneficiaries of the Internship Programme:
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees/diplomas.
- Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to any work experience.
- Unemployed graduates who have never participated in the Internship programme.
- Applicants must be between ages of 18 to 35 years old.
Remuneration:
Interns are offered R12 000.00 stipend per month. Successful applicants will be expected to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
NB: Please ensure you have uploaded and attached an updated CV and academic transcript of your relevant qualification when you submit your application.
Other Information:
- Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time, and place as determined by CIPC.
- CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.
- Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates.
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
- For further details regarding this position, please click the link: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities or visit the CIPC website at www.cipc.co.za
- Kindly note that faxed, emailed, posted, and/or hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
- Should you experience any difficulty in applying, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074; 7075; 7197.
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Call Centre
Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Temp
Salary: Market Related
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
EE Position: No
Location: Pretoria
Facilities and Security Intern x1 (Pretoria)
Position: Facilities and Security Intern x1 (Pretoria)
Reference Number: SecurityandFacint
Description:
CIPC (a member of the dtic) is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with opportunities to gain work experience to complement their studies. Applicants are invited for an Internship Programme that would run for a period of 24 months. Interns will be placed in our Sunnyside Office (Pretoria).
What is Internship:
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, Internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It gives students workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in the future.
Beneficiaries of the Internship Programme:
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees/diplomas.
- Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to any work experience.
- Unemployed graduates who have never participated in the Internship programme.
- Applicants must be between ages of 18 to 35 years old.
Remuneration:
Interns are offered R12 000.00 stipend per month. Successful applicants will be expected to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
NB: Please ensure you have uploaded and attached an updated CV and academic transcript of your relevant qualification when you submit your application.
Other Information:
- Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time, and place as determined by CIPC.
- CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.
- Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates.
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
- For further details regarding these positions, please click the link: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities or visit the CIPC website at www.cipc.co.za
- Kindly note that faxed, emailed, posted, and/or hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
- Should you experience any difficulty in applying, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074; 7075; 7197.
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management / Property Management / Security Risk Management
Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Temp
Salary: Market Related
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
EE Position: No
Location: Pretoria
Safety Health and Environmental Intern x1 (Pretoria)
Position: Safety Health and Environmental Intern x1 (Pretoria)
Reference Number: SafetyHEIntern
Description:
CIPC (a member of the dtic) is committed to youth skills development by providing graduates with opportunities to gain work experience to complement their studies. Applicants are invited for an Internship Programme that would run for a period of 24 months. Interns will be placed in our Sunnyside Office (Pretoria).
What is Internship:
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, Internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It gives students workplace experience or an opportunity to practice the work skills that they have studied and will practice in the future.
Beneficiaries of the Internship Programme:
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees/diplomas.
- Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to any work experience.
- Unemployed graduates who have never participated in the Internship programme.
- Applicants must be between ages of 18 to 35 years old.
Remuneration:
Interns are offered R12 000.00 stipend per month. Successful applicants will be expected to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
NB: Please ensure you have uploaded and attached an updated CV and academic transcript of your relevant qualification when you submit your application.
Other Information:
- Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time, and place as determined by CIPC.
- CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.
- Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates.
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
- For further details regarding these positions, please click the link: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities or visit the CIPC website at www.cipc.co.za
- Kindly note that faxed, emailed, posted, and/or hand-delivered applications will not be considered.
- Should you experience any difficulty in applying, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074; 7075; 7197.
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety / Environmental Science
Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Temp
Salary: Market Related
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
EE Position: No
Location: Pretoria
How To Apply
Apply Here: Graduate Internship Programme