CIPC invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Graduate Internship Programme vacancies. The closing date for applications is October 31, 2025. This is your chance to start a career in the public sector with a school‑graduated wage and exciting on‑the‑job learning.
What is the CIPC Graduate Internship Programme?
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is a part of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. It helps young South Africans who just finished university or a college course get real work experience. The internship takes you to the Sunnyside Office in Pretoria, Gauteng. All interns receive a monthly stipend of R12 000 and get a chance to see how a big government agency runs every day.
Where and When?
- Office – Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
- Application deadline – 31 October 2025
If you want to work in the public sector, this job listing is a must‑look. It gives you a pay check and a résumé that will stand out.
Internship Subjects
CIPC is hiring for three specific internship areas. Each has its own length, level of training and stipend.
1. Supply Chain Management (Duration 12 months)
- Stipend: R12 000 per month
- Qualification required: Diploma or Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
- How to apply: Apply here
2. e‑Communication (Duration 24 months)
- Stipend: R12 000 per month
- Qualification required: National Diploma in Management Assistant, Business Management, or Contact Centre Management
- How to apply: Apply here
3. Contract Unit (Duration 24 months)
- Stipend: R12 000 per month
- Qualification required: Bachelor’s Degree in Law
- How to apply: Apply here
Who Can Apply?
- Nationality: South African citizen
- Age: 18 – 35 years old
- Work status: Unemployed, no previous work experience
- Internship experience: You cannot have participated in any internship before.
- Location: Ready to work full time at the Sunnyside Office, Pretoria.
- Documents needed when applying online:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of your qualification(s)
- If your diploma or degree comes from abroad, you must have it evaluated by SAQA.
All the paperwork should go into the correct upload slots on the portal. If your files are not where they belong, your application might not be shown.
What You’ll Earn
Interns receive a R12 000 stipend each month for the whole period of the internship. The stipend is paid monthly, so you’ll keep a steady stream of money while learning.
Application Rules
- Only online applications through the official CIPC portal will count.
- Applications sent by email, fax, post, or handed in by hand will not be accepted.
- CIPC will give feedback only to candidates who make the short‑list.
- They will check your qualifications and confirm you’re a South African citizen.
- Interviews are scheduled by CIPC; you must be able to attend at their chosen dates and times.
For more details, visit the CIPC Careers Page or call the Recruitment Hotline at 087 743 7074 / 7075 / 7076.
Why Should You Apply?
- Real job experience in a top South African public sector body.
- You’ll be paid every month and build a solid work history.
- You’ll get mentoring from seasoned professionals and hands‑on training that can’t be found in a classroom.
- If you like working in supply chain, communications, or law, this internship gives you exposure that can help you land a job in that field later.
The internship can be a launching pad for a career in public administration or any of the three special areas. You’ll leave with a résumé that shows you can handle real responsibilities and a network of contacts in the government.
Ready to jump into the public‑sector world? Head over to the CIPC portal, choose the internship that matches your study, and submit by 31 October 2025. Good luck!