Location: Sunnyside, Pretoria, South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Internship Programme (24 months)
Salary: R12 000.00 stipend per month
Closing Date: 10 October 2025
About CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission):
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), a member of the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (dtic), is committed to youth skills development and provides unemployed South African graduates with opportunities to gain work experience and complement their studies.
Job Description:
CIPC is offering an internship for recent graduates to gain practical work experience in the public service sector. The internship will run for 24 months and will be based at CIPC’s Sunnyside Office, Pretoria. Interns will receive on-the-job training in various aspects of office administration.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist with office administration tasks and ensure smooth operation of office activities.
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Support the team in the preparation, filing, and management of documents.
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Conduct research and provide support to senior staff in day-to-day tasks.
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Participate in internal and external meetings, note-taking, and assisting with preparation of reports.
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Assist in maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
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Perform general administrative duties as required by the department.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a South African citizen.
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A completed diploma or bachelor’s degree in office administration or a related field.
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Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years.
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Must be an unemployed graduate who has not had prior work experience.
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Applicants should have never participated in an Internship Programme before.
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Applicants must have completed their qualification at a recognized institution.
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Must be willing to undergo a qualification and SA citizenship verification process.
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A copy of your updated CV and academic transcript should be submitted with the application.
Other Information:
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Remuneration: R12 000.00 per month stipend.
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Successful candidates will be required to attend selection interviews.
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CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the workforce in line with the CIPC employment equity plan.
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CIPC reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
How to Apply:
To apply, please visit the CIPC Careers Page or go to the CIPC website: www.cipc.co.za. Please ensure that your CV and academic transcript are uploaded as part of your application.
No faxed, emailed, posted, or hand-delivered applications will be considered.
Contact Information:
For any issues with your application, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at:
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Phone: 087 743 7074 / 7075 / 7197