CIPC Graduate Internships 2026 for Companies and Close Corporations (X8 Posts) The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme for Companies and Close Corporations 2026. Internship Application Closing Date: 20 August 2026 Internship Location: CIPC Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa CIPC Graduate Internship Programme 2026 CIPC, a member of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), is offering eight Graduate Internship opportunities within the Companies and Close Corporations Department. The programme is aimed at unemployed graduates who need practical workplace experience to complement their qualifications. Successful candidates will be placed at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria for a period of 24 months. Internship Programme Overview Organisation: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Programme: Graduate Internship Programme for Companies and Close Corporations Reference Number: CIP260806-1 Business Unit: Business Regulation and Reputation Division: Corporate Registers Department: Companies and Close Corporations Job Grade: P12 Number of Positions: 8 Employment Type: Internship Duration: 24 months Stipend: R12,000 per month Location: Pretoria, Gauteng Closing Date: 20 August 2026 Application Method: Online Number of Internship Positions CIPC is recruiting for: 8 Graduate Internship positions All successful interns will be placed at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria. Monthly Stipend Successful interns will receive: R12,000 per month The programme will run for 24 months. Minimum Qualification Requirements Applicants must have completed a National Diploma and/or Degree in one of the following fields: * Law * Public Administration * Business Management The advert lists the minimum education level as: Diploma / Advanced Certificate Applicants should ensure that the qualification they submit matches the specific fields stated in the minimum requirements. Who Can Apply? The programme is aimed at: * Unemployed South African graduates. * Graduates from recognised higher education institutions. * Applicants who have completed their degrees or diplomas. * Graduates who have not gained relevant work experience in their field of study. * Graduates who have never participated in an internship programme. * Applicants between the ages of 18 and 35.…
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