Companies And Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Graduate Internship Programme Vacancy 2026 | Stipend: R12,000/month

Opportunity Overview

The Companies And Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), a member of the dtic, is offering a Graduate Internship Programme. This initiative aims to foster youth skills development by providing graduates with valuable work experience to complement their academic studies.

This internship is for a period of 12 months, offering successful applicants the opportunity to gain practical exposure within the Corporate Legal and Policy Support division. Interns will be placed at CIPC’s Sunnyside Office in Pretoria.

A monthly stipend of R12,000.00 will be provided to successful candidates.

Minimum Requirements

To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be an unemployed South African graduate.
• Hold a Bachelor of Laws Degree or an Advanced Diploma.
• Be between 18 and 35 years of age.
• Have not gained relevant work experience in their field of study.
• Have not previously participated in an Internship programme.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the CIPC e-Recruitment portal.

• Visit the application portal: https://cipc.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Login
• Ensure you have an updated CV, a copy of your ID, and your relevant completed qualification ready.
• Combine your CV, ID, and qualification documents into one single PDF document.
• Upload the combined PDF document as part of your application.

Please note: Applications submitted via fax, email, post, or hand delivery will not be considered. Failure to upload all required documents, or failure to combine them into a single PDF, will result in automatic disqualification.

The closing date for applications is 6 August 2026.