Graduate Internship Programme: Innovation and Creativity (x5) (Pretoria)

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Description

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), a member of the dtic, is offering a Graduate Internship Programme for Innovation and Creativity (x5) to provide unemployed South African graduates with valuable work experience to complement their studies. This 24-month programme will be based at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria and offers a stipend of R12 000 per month. The internship targets graduates aged 18 to 35 who have completed a BA Law/BCom Law (NQF Level 7) or LLB (NQF Level 8), have not previously participated in an internship, and have no prior work experience. Successful applicants will be required to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement and be available for interviews as scheduled by CIPC. Applicants must upload an updated CV, ID, and a single combined document containing their academic transcript and qualification in the designated sections; failure to do so will result in disqualification. Qualification and citizenship checks will be conducted, and foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA. CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and preference will be given in line with its employment equity plan. Only shortlisted candidates will receive feedback, and no faxed, emailed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 25 August 2025.

Responsibilities

• Participate in workplace training and development activities to gain practical experience related to your field of study
• Apply theoretical knowledge from your qualification in a professional, public service environment
• Assist with tasks, projects, and initiatives related to innovation and creativity within the CIPC
• Comply with the Graduate Internship Programme Agreement requirements
• Attend and participate in meetings, workshops, and training sessions as scheduled
• Uphold CIPC’s values, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• BA Law / BCom Law (NQF Level 7)
• LLB (NQF Level 8)

Application instructions:

• Upload an updated CV, ID document, and a single combined document containing your academic transcript and qualification under the “supporting documents” section. Ensure each document is uploaded to the correct section; incorrect placement or missing documents will result in automatic disqualification. Only online applications will be accepted — no faxed, emailed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will be considered. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before submission. Be available for selection interviews on the date, time, and place determined by CIPC. Apply online via: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities or visit the CIPC website at www.cipc.co.za.