Job Description
CIPC Self Service Centres Graduate Internship Programme 2026
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Self Service Centres Internship Programme 2026. This structured, paid graduate internship spans 24 months and provides hands-on workplace experience within public service environments. Interns gain practical skills in customer service, administration, and business support roles at government-linked institutions.
Programme Overview
- Organisation: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
- Programme Type: Graduate Internship (Public Service)
- Duration: 24 Months
- Monthly Stipend: R12 000
- Application Closing Date: 07 January 2026
- Internship Location: National Treasury, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
- Age Requirement: 18 – 35 years
- Eligibility: Unemployed South African graduates
Internship Locations
Successful candidates will be placed at CIPC Self Service Centres (SSCs) in the following locations:
- Durban Kiosk – KwaZulu-Natal
- Pretoria – Gauteng (2 Centres)
- Johannesburg – Gauteng (2 Centres)
- Cape Town SSC – Western Cape
About CIPC and Its Role
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is a government agency under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic). Its responsibilities include company and close corporation registrations, intellectual property services (trademarks, patents, designs), business compliance, and support for entrepreneurs and small businesses. CIPC Self Service Centres are frontline service points assisting the public with registrations and compliance queries.
Who Should Apply?
This internship is designed for first-time work experience seekers who meet the following criteria:
- Unemployed South African graduates
- Aged 18 to 35 years
- Hold a National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Business Management, or Customer Service
- No relevant work experience in the field
- Willing to work in a customer-facing government environment
Minimum Requirements
Citizenship & Age
- Must be a South African citizen
- Between 18 and 35 years old
Qualifications
- Hold a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Public Management
- Business Management
- Customer Service
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (applicant’s responsibility)
Employment Status
- Must be unemployed
- No relevant prior work experience related to your qualification
Stipend and Contract Details
- Monthly Stipend: R12 000
- Contract Duration: 24 months
- Agreement: Graduate Internship Programme Agreement
This stipend enables interns to concentrate on skills development and practical learning without financial stress.
Required Documents
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of qualification
Important: Upload each document in the correct section. Qualification documents must be uploaded under “Supporting Documents”. Failure to upload properly will lead to automatic disqualification.