The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), a member of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), invites applications for the Graduate Internship Programme in IP Copyright and Enforcement. This opportunity is available for two (2) interns and will be based at the Sunnyside Office in Pretoria. The Graduate Internship Programme is designed to support youth skills development by giving unemployed graduates practical workplace experience to complement their academic qualifications.
Position Details
- Programme Name: Graduate Internship Programme – IP Copyright & Enforcement
- Company: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
- Location: Pretoria (Sunnyside Office)
- Job Type: Contract Internship
- Work Level: Student / Graduate
- Duration: 24 Months
- Number of Positions: 2
- Monthly stipend: R12,000.00
- Reference Number: IPCopyright&enforcementintern
- Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for the Graduate Internship Programme, applicants must have:
Required Qualification
A completed Bachelor of Commerce degree or National Diploma in one of the following fields:
- Business Management
- International Trade
- Criminology
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Who Should Apply
- Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions
- Graduates who have never participated in an internship programme
- Graduates with no prior work experience
- South African youth aged 18 to 35
Important Information
Before applying for the Graduate Internship Programme, please note:
- Applicants must upload an updated CV, South African ID, and relevant qualification
- Qualifications must be uploaded under the “Supporting Documents” section
- Each document must be uploaded to the correct section
- Failure to upload all required documents or uploading them incorrectly will automatically disqualify the application
Other Important Notes
- Qualification and citizenship checks will be conducted
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
- Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews as scheduled by CIPC
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- CIPC reserves the right not to fill the position
- CIPC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
- Preference will be given in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan