CIPC Copyright and Enforcement Internship 2026

About CIPC

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is a South African government agency responsible for the registration and regulation of companies, co-operatives, and intellectual property rights. It supports compliance and ease of doing business by providing efficient registration, disclosure, and information services to the public and private sector.

About the Internship

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is committed to youth skills development by providing unemployed graduates with opportunities to gain practical work experience that complements their studies. The Internship Programme runs for a period of 24 months and offers structured workplace exposure within the public sector, helping graduates develop relevant skills and improve their future employment prospects.

Duration: 12 months contract

Stipend: R12 000.00 pm

Education Requirements

A completed Bachelor of Commerce degree or National Diploma in:

• Business Management,
• Marketing,
• Supply Chain Management
• International Trade,
• Criminology,
• Information Technology,

Selection Criteria

• Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees/diplomas.
• Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to work experience.
• Unemployed graduates who have never participated in the Internship programme.
• Applicants must be between ages of 18 to 35 years old.