Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Corporate Education and Voluntary Compliance Intern (x1) 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 26 February 2026
Internship Location: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
CIPC, a member of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), is offering a 12-month Graduate Internship Programme aimed at equipping young graduates with practical workplace experience.
This internship is ideal for graduates in Communications and related creative media fields who want exposure in a regulatory and corporate education environment.
As contemplated by Cabinet in December 2002, an internship is a public service graduate work experience programme targeting unemployed graduates. It provides structured workplace exposure to complement formal academic qualifications.
The programme targets:
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of:
Please read carefully before submitting your application.
You must upload the following documents:
All documents must be uploaded under the correct section marked “Supporting Documents” on the online system.
Failure to upload the required documents or uploading them incorrectly will automatically disqualify your application.
Candidates must be available for interviews on the date and time determined by CIPC.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive feedback.
CIPC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representivity in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
CIPC reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.
Click here to apply for the CIPC Corporate Education and Voluntary Compliance Intern 2026 (Pretoria):
Or visit:
👉 https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities
Faxed, emailed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will NOT be accepted.
If you studied Communications or Media and want real experience in a government regulatory environment, this opportunity could strengthen your CV significantly.
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