Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Internships 2026

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Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 01 April 2026

Internship Location: Pretoria, South Africa


About the CIPC Internship Programme 2026

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is offering a structured internship programme aimed at developing young graduates by providing practical workplace experience in the public sector.

The programme is designed to help graduates:

  • Gain relevant work experience
  • Develop professional skills
  • Improve employability

Interns will be placed within the DMP Unit, where they will gain exposure to corporate and legal processes within the organisation.


Internship Details

  • Programme: CIPC Internship Programme (DMP Unit)
  • Location: Pretoria
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Stipend: R12 000 per month

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in:
    • Commerce
    • Business Management
    • Accounting
    • Law
  • Must have completed at least one of the following subjects at second-year level:
    • Corporate Law
    • Entrepreneurial Law
    • Commercial Law
    • Or equivalent

Advantageous Knowledge

The following will be an added advantage:

  • Knowledge of Business Rescue regime
  • Research as a subject

Selection Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be unemployed
  • Have completed a qualification from a recognised higher education institution
  • Have no prior internship or work experience
  • Not have participated in any internship programme before
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years

Why You Should Apply

This internship offers:

  • Practical experience in corporate and intellectual property environments
  • Exposure to legal and business processes
  • Skills development within a government entity
  • A monthly stipend to support you during the programme

How to Apply

Click here to apply for CIPC Internship Programme 2026 (DMP Unit)