Location: Sunnyside, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
Job Type: Graduate Internship Programme
Duration: 24 Months
Monthly Stipend: R12,000
Closing Date: 22 July 2026
Graduate Internship Opportunity at CIPC
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), an entity of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme for Safety. This exciting 24-month internship offers graduates an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while developing practical skills that complement their academic qualifications.
The programme is aimed at helping graduates transition from academic study into the professional working environment by providing structured on-the-job training, mentorship, and exposure to public sector operations. Successful candidates will be placed at CIPC’s offices in Sunnyside, Pretoria, where they will work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to the organisation’s safety and compliance initiatives.
Graduates who are passionate about workplace safety, occupational health, environmental management, and regulatory compliance are encouraged to apply.
About the Internship
The Graduate Internship Programme has been established to address the challenge many graduates face when entering the job market without practical work experience. Through this programme, interns receive hands-on exposure in a professional environment while learning how safety systems are implemented within a government institution.
During the internship, successful applicants will gain practical knowledge of workplace health and safety practices, assist with compliance activities, participate in safety awareness initiatives, and develop administrative and technical skills relevant to the field of Safety Management or Environmental Health.
This programme provides an excellent foundation for graduates seeking long-term careers in occupational health and safety, environmental management, compliance, or public administration.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- Hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or Environmental Health.
- Be currently unemployed.
- Have not previously participated in a government graduate internship programme.
- Have no relevant work experience in their field of study.
- Be ready to commit to the full 24-month internship period.
Applicants who satisfy these requirements will be considered for the selection process.
Key Learning Areas
Although this is an internship rather than permanent employment, selected graduates can expect exposure to various workplace functions, including:
- Supporting occupational health and safety initiatives.
- Assisting with workplace inspections and compliance activities.
- Learning safety management procedures and best practices.
- Participating in safety awareness programmes.
- Assisting with administrative duties related to health and safety.
- Supporting risk management and incident reporting processes.
- Working with experienced professionals to strengthen practical knowledge.
- Contributing to a safe and compliant working environment.
The internship is designed to provide practical experience that improves employability and prepares graduates for future career opportunities.
Monthly Stipend
Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of R12,000 for the duration of the internship programme.
Please note that this is a training opportunity and does not constitute permanent employment. Successful applicants will be required to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement before commencing the programme.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare and upload the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Completed qualification (Diploma or Degree)
These documents must be combined into one compressed file before uploading. Failure to submit all required documents in the correct format may result in automatic disqualification.
Why Apply?
This internship offers graduates an excellent opportunity to:
- Gain practical workplace experience.
- Build professional skills within the public sector.
- Receive mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Improve future employment opportunities.
- Develop knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.
- Strengthen communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
- Earn a monthly stipend while completing the programme.
Graduates looking to establish a career in Safety Management or Environmental Health will benefit from the practical exposure and structured learning provided by this internship.
Application Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 22 July 2026. Late or incomplete applications are unlikely to be considered, so interested graduates are encouraged to prepare and submit all required documents before the deadline.
If you meet the minimum requirements and are eager to gain valuable workplace experience in the public sector, this Graduate Internship Programme could be an excellent opportunity to launch your professional career.