CIPC Graduate Internship Programme 2026: Corporate Legal and Policy Support (R12,000 Monthly Stipend)
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is inviting applications for its Graduate Internship Programme in Corporate Legal and Policy Support. This 12-month internship provides unemployed South African graduates with practical workplace experience in the legal and policy environment while receiving a monthly stipend of R12,000.
The internship is based at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria, Gauteng, and is aimed at graduates who have completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) qualification and are seeking their first professional work experience.
If you are a recent law graduate looking to start your career in the public sector, this is an excellent opportunity to develop practical legal skills within one of South Africa’s key regulatory institutions.
About CIPC
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic). It is responsible for the registration of companies, cooperatives and intellectual property rights while promoting compliance with legislation governing businesses in South Africa.
Through its Graduate Internship Programme, CIPC equips graduates with practical workplace experience that strengthens their employability and prepares them for future careers.
Internship Overview
- Employer: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
- Programme: Graduate Internship Programme in Corporate Legal and Policy Support
- Reference Number: CIP260715-1
- Location: Sunnyside, Pretoria, Gauteng
- Duration: 12 Months
- Job Type: Graduate Internship
- Number of Positions: 2
- Monthly Stipend: R12,000
- Closing Date: 6 August 2026
Monthly Stipend
Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of R12,000 throughout the 12-month internship programme.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Hold a completed Bachelor of Laws (LLB) qualification.
- Be unemployed.
- Have no relevant work experience in their field of study.
- Never have participated in a government Graduate Internship Programme.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is intended for:
- Recent LLB graduates.
- Graduates seeking their first professional legal experience.
- Individuals interested in corporate law, policy development and regulatory compliance.
- Graduates looking to build careers within the South African public sector.
Key Responsibilities
Successful interns will gain practical exposure to:
- Corporate legal support.
- Policy research and analysis.
- Legal administration.
- Regulatory compliance processes.
- Governance and legislative support.
- Professional workplace practices within CIPC.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload one combined PDF document containing:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of completed qualification
Applications that do not include all required documents in a single PDF will be automatically disqualified.
Important Information
- Successful applicants will sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement.
- Qualification verification will be conducted.
- South African citizenship verification will be conducted.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA before applying.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Faxed, emailed, posted or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
- Preference will be given in accordance with CIPC’s Employment Equity Plan.
Why Apply?
The CIPC Graduate Internship Programme offers valuable practical experience within one of South Africa’s leading regulatory institutions. Interns will gain exposure to legal and policy processes, develop workplace skills, strengthen their professional networks and improve their future employment prospects.
For graduates interested in corporate law, governance and public administration, this internship provides an excellent foundation for long-term career growth.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online before the closing date. Ensure that your CV, certified ID and qualification are combined into a single PDF document before uploading.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Closing Date
6 August 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.