Graduate Internship Programme: IP Copyright and Enforcement at CIPC 2026
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), a key entity within the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2026 Graduate Internship Programme in IP Copyright and Enforcement. This opportunity is designed to equip graduates with practical experience in intellectual property protection and enforcement over a 24-month period.
Key Details
- Application Closing Date: 05 February 2026
- Internship Location: CIPC Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
- Reference Number: IPCopyright&enforcementintern
- Duration: 24 months
- Monthly Stipend: R12,000.00
About the Internship Programme
Programme Overview
The Graduate Internship Programme at CIPC is part of a national initiative approved by Cabinet in December 2002 aimed at fostering youth development and capacity building within the public sector. Successful interns will receive hands-on exposure in Intellectual Property (IP) Copyright and Enforcement, gaining valuable experience aligned with their academic qualifications.
Who Should Apply?
- Unemployed South African graduates holding a degree or diploma
- Graduates with no prior work experience
- Graduates who have never participated in an internship
- Applicants aged between 18 and 35 years
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- National Diploma in Business Management
- National Diploma in International Trade
- National Diploma in Criminology
- National Diploma in Information Technology
- National Diploma in Marketing
- National Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to application.
Application Requirements and Notes
- Upload an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of the relevant qualification
- Applications submitted via fax, email, post, or hand delivery will not be accepted
- Failure to follow application instructions exactly will result in disqualification