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CIPC Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Project Management Graduate Internship vacancies. The closing date for applications is the 18th of November 2025.
What is the CIPC Project Management Graduate Internship?
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is a part of the Department of Trade, Industrial Relations and Competition (DTRIC). They want to give fresh graduates a chance to learn real‑world skills while they finish their studies. If you finish a degree or diploma and want to start working in a respected office in Pretoria, this internship could be your first step.
Why Should You Apply?
- Full‑time learning and earning – 24 months on the job, with a stipend of R12,000 each month.
- Hands‑on experience – Work on projects from start to finish, learning Agile, Waterfall and other methods.
- Career boost – Many past interns go straight into permanent roles inside CIPC or related fields.
- Build a network – Meet professionals, mentors and classmates in a real office setting.
Who Can Join?
CIPC is looking for unemployed South African graduates who:
- Have finished a bachelor’s degree or diploma.
- Are typically between 18 and 35 years old.
- Have not yet had any work experience or internship experience.
What Does the Internship Cover?
| What you’ll need to bring | What you’ll learn |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Diploma in Project Management | Basics of project life cycles (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) |
| A mix of coursework or certificates (CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation, etc.) – optional but helpful | Real project planning, execution, and closure |
| Your CV, ID and proof of qualification uploaded in the right spots | Problem‑solving, teamwork, and communication skills |
Everything you need has to be uploaded online. If the wrong file goes in the wrong box, you won’t be able to apply.
How to Apply
- Go online – Visit the CIPC job page: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities.
- Fill the application form – Provide your personal information and upload your CV, ID and qualification documents.
- Submit – No faxes, no emails, no hand‑delivered papers. Only the online portal is accepted.
If you need help, call the Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074, 7075, or 7197.
Things to Keep in Mind
- CIPC will verify your qualifications and South African citizenship.
- Successful candidates must be ready for an interview on a date, time and place set by CIPC.
- This is an equal‑opportunity job; the commission values diversity and will prefer applicants who help meet its employment‑equity goals.
- Feedback is only sent to candidates who are shortlisted.
End of the Story
CIPC reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
Check the details over again before you hit “Submit,” and remember – you only have until Tuesday, 18 November 2025 to get your application into the system. Good luck!