CIPC invites South African graduates to apply for Self Service Centres Internship Programme 2026
Internship Application Closing Date: 12 January 2026
Internship Location: National Treasury, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
This is not just another short-term internship. It is a structured, paid 24-month graduate internship within a public service environment, designed to help unemployed graduates gain real, hands-on workplace experience in customer service, administration, and business support roles inside government-linked institutions.
If you are between 18 and 35, unemployed, and hold a National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Business Management, or Customer Service, this opportunity deserves your full attention.
Quick Overview
- Programme Name: CIPC Self Service Centres Graduate Internship Programme 2026
- Organisation: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
- Programme Type: Graduate Internship (Public Service)
- Duration: 24 Months
- Stipend: R12 000 per month
- Closing Date: 07 January 2026
- Age Requirement: 18 – 35 years
- Eligibility: Unemployed South African graduates
- Fields of Study:
- Public Management
- Business Management
- Customer Service
- Application Method: Online only
- Application Portal: CIPC e-Recruitment Platform
Internship Locations
Successful candidates will be placed at CIPC Self Service Centres (SSCs) in the following cities:
- Durban Kiosk – KwaZulu-Natal
- Pretoria – Gauteng (2 Centres)
- Johannesburg – Gauteng (2 Centres)
- Cape Town SSC – Western Cape
These are frontline service centres, meaning interns gain exposure to real clients, real systems, and real public service delivery challenges.
About CIPC and Its Role in South Africa
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) operates as an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic).
CIPC is responsible for:
- Company and Close Corporation registrations
- Intellectual Property services (trademarks, patents, designs)
- Business compliance and disclosure
- Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses
CIPC Self Service Centres play a critical frontline role, assisting the public with registrations, queries, and compliance services. By placing graduates within these centres, the programme ensures interns gain:
- Practical public sector experience
- Customer-facing service exposure
- Administrative and ICT systems training
- Insight into how government services are delivered
Who Should Apply?
This programme is specifically designed for first-time work experience seekers.
You should apply if you are:
- An unemployed South African graduate
- Between 18 and 35 years old
- Holding a completed National Diploma or Degree
- Lacking relevant work experience in your field
- Willing to work in a customer-facing government environment
Minimum Requirements
Citizenship & Age
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following:
- Public Management
- Business Management
- Customer Service
⚠️ Important:
Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA at the applicant’s own cost.
Employment Status
- Must be unemployed
- Must not have relevant 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 allows interns to focus on skills development and learning, rather than survival-based job searching.
Required Documents (Very Important)
Many applicants are disqualified not because they are unqualified, but because documents are uploaded incorrectly.
You must upload:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of qualification
Critical Warning
- Upload each document in the correct section
- Qualifications must be uploaded under “Supporting Documents”
- Missing or incorrectly uploaded documents = automatic disqualification
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online only via the official CIPC e-Recruitment Platform.
👉 Apply before: 07 January 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
Why This Internship Matters
This programme offers:
- Two full years of verified work experience
- Exposure to public service and government operations
- Strong customer service and administration skills
- A competitive monthly stipend
- A solid foundation for careers in government, SOEs, and the private sector
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