Are you a passionate graduate eager to gain valuable workplace experience in South Africa’s public service sector? The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), a proud member of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), is inviting ambitious graduates to apply for its Strategy and Planning Business Unit Graduate Internship Programme. This exciting 24-month internship will be based at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria, offering participants the chance to work in a dynamic environment while earning a monthly stipend of R12 000.
What is an Internship?
In December 2002, Cabinet introduced internships as a graduate work experience initiative within the public service. Internships provide unemployed graduates with a platform to practice the skills they have studied, develop workplace confidence, and prepare for professional careers. For CIPC, this programme is not just about work exposure—it is about empowering youth and shaping future leaders.
Who Can Apply?
The internship is open to:
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their qualifications.
- Graduates without work experience or those who have never participated in an internship before.
- Applicants between the ages of 18 and 35.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Applicants must hold an Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields:
- Strategic Management
- Public Administration / Public Management
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
- Business Management / Business Administration
- Public Policy
- International Relations
- Data Science
- Research
- Monitoring & Evaluation
Important Application Guidelines
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of ID document
- Academic transcript and qualification (to be uploaded together as one document under the “supporting documents” section)
Failure to upload the required documents, or to place them in the correct section, will lead to automatic disqualification.
It is also the applicant’s responsibility to ensure foreign qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews at a date and time determined by CIPC.
Why Apply?
This internship offers much more than financial support. With a stipend of R12 000 per month, it provides a meaningful opportunity to gain practical experience in strategic planning, policy, and administration within a highly respected government entity. Interns will also benefit from:
- Professional mentorship from industry experts.
- Exposure to public sector strategy and operations.
- A supportive environment that fosters career growth.
Employment Equity Commitment
CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance representativity in line with CIPC’s employment equity plan.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply online only. Faxed, emailed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
APPLY FOR THE CIPC STRATEGY AND PLANNING BUSINESS UNIT GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME HERE
Don’t miss this chance to join a programme that combines financial support, professional growth, and workplace readiness. If you meet the requirements and are passionate about shaping the future of public service in South Africa, apply today!
CLOSING DATE: 02 SEPTEMBER 2025
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