Graduate Internship Programme — e-Communication (CIPC, Pretoria) | Apply by 31 Oct 2025

Graduate Internship

Graduate Internship Programme — e-Communication (CIPC, Sunnyside, Pretoria)

CIPC (a member of the dti) invites recent graduates to apply for a 24-month internship in e-Communication. This is a fantastic opportunity to build workplace experience and start your career in public sector communications.

Location: Sunnyside, Pretoria | Type: Contract (24 months) | Stipend: R12 000.00 per month | Closing date: 31 October 2025

About the internship

The Graduate Internship Programme is a public service graduate work experience initiative (as contemplated by Cabinet, December 2002). It provides unemployed South African graduates an opportunity to practise and apply the skills gained at tertiary level in a real workplace — in this case, at the Companies & Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

Who should apply?

Unemployed South African graduates (completed degree or diploma) who have little or no work experience.

Applicants who have not participated in the Internship programme previously.

Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age.

Remuneration & contract

Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of R12 000.00. Interns must sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement. This placement is for 24 months and is based at the Sunnyside, Pretoria office.

Required documents — IMPORTANT

Please ensure you upload the following when applying. Failure to upload the correct documents in the correct sections will automatically disqualify your application:

Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

South African ID (or proof of SA citizenship)

Relevant qualification certificate (uploaded under Supporting Documents)

NB: If you have foreign qualifications, it is your responsibility to have them evaluated by SAQA before applying. Qualifications and citizenship checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.

How to apply

Apply online via the CIPC application portal or visit the CIPC website for current opportunities. Use these links:

CIPC — Current Opportunities (mcidirecthire)

CIPC official website

If you experience any difficulty applying online, contact the CIPC Recruitment Office: 087 743 7074 / 7075 / 7197.

Selection & feedback

Candidates must be available for selection interviews at dates, times and venues determined by CIPC. Feedback will only be provided to shortlisted candidates. CIPC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; preference will be given in line with its employment equity plan. CIPC reserves the right not to fill the position.

Quick checklist before you submit

✔ Do you meet the 18–35 age requirement?

✔ Is your CV up to date and uploaded?

✔ Have you uploaded your ID and qualification to the correct sections?

✔ If qualifications are foreign, has SAQA evaluation been arranged?

✔ Are you available for interview if shortlisted?

Other CIPC internship opportunities (note)

There are other graduate internships being advertised (for example Supply Chain Management). If you are interested in other roles, check the CIPC vacancies page and apply separately to each vacancy you are eligible for. Closing date for the listed opportunities: 31 October 2025.

Apply at CIPC — View current opportunities

This post was prepared to help graduates in South Africa understand and apply for the CIPC Graduate Internship Programme in e-Communication. Always follow the official application instructions on the CIPC website.