Job Alert for 2026: The CRL Rights Commission is looking for unemployed South African law graduates to join its Investigations and Conflict Resolution Unit for a 24‑month paid internship. You’ll get real experience working with investigations, reviewing municipal by‑laws, and helping solve conflicts in the public sector—all while earning a monthly stipend.
Internship Basics
- What you’ll do: Investigations and Conflict Resolution Internship
- Reference Number: CRL/2026/2
- Where it happens: Investigations and Conflict Resolution Department
- Number of spots: 4
- Length of time: 24 months
- Monthly payment: R10 106.21
- Deadline to apply: 20 January 2026
Who can apply?
You must meet all of the following:
- Hold an LLB degree or another recognized legal qualification that is worth 480 credits at NQF Level 8, validated by SAQA.
- Be a South African citizen, not yet working, and between 25 and 40 years old.
What you’ll be doing
- Complete all tasks that come your way related to investigations and conflict resolution.
- Read and analyse municipal by‑laws and other legal documents.
- Help out with research, data analysis, and other office duties as needed.
Important Things to Know
- Send your application online only – no paper or email.
- If you have a foreign degree, upload a SAQA evaluation certificate.
- A background check will be part of the selection process.
- The Commission can decide not to fill any of the advertised posts.
- Incomplete or late applications will be automatically rejected.
- You will only hear back if you’re in the short list.
- After the closing date, if you haven’t heard in three months, your application was not successful.
What to send in your application
Once you finish the online form, upload the following:
- Your full CV.
- A cover letter explaining why you want the internship.
- A copy of your ID that was signed in the last six months.
- Certified copies of all your qualifications.
- A copy of your driver’s licence.
- For foreign qualifications only, a SAQA evaluation certificate.
Apply Now
Ready to start your career? Apply for the CRL Rights Commission Investigations & Conflict Resolution Internship Programme 2026 today and take your first step into public‑sector law.
Questions?
- Human Resources: 011 358 9108 / 011 358 9112
Why This Internship Could Be for You
Here’s what you get out of the job:
- A real, hands‑on experience working in the public sector.
- The chance to learn how investigations and conflict resolution happen in real life.
- A good monthly stipend for the full 24‑month period.
- Great learning and growth for law graduates who want to understand governance and constitutional law.