GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: HUMAN CAPITAL (EMPLOYEE WELLNESS) | CIPC – PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA
JOB TITLE: Graduate Internship: Human Capital (Employee Wellness)
COMPANY: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
LOCATION: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, South Africa
DATE POSTED: 23 June 2025
REFERENCE NUMBER: InternHC-EW
CONTRACT TYPE: Internship (24 Months)
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 04 July 2025
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is a key public institution under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), responsible for regulating companies, intellectual property, and promoting sound corporate governance in South Africa. Beyond its core regulatory functions, CIPC is committed to building the nation by empowering young South Africans through structured internship programmes.
CIPC believes that supporting youth development is essential for addressing skills gaps and unemployment in the country. Through its Graduate Internship Programme, CIPC provides valuable workplace exposure to qualified graduates, equipping them with practical skills and experience to enhance their employability. The Employee Wellness internship forms part of the Human Capital division and provides a unique opportunity for graduates interested in employee wellbeing, mental health, and workplace support programmes.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Graduate Internship Programme for Human Capital (Employee Wellness) offers qualified graduates the chance to gain meaningful work experience in employee wellness, occupational health, and psychological support services within the public sector. The internship runs for 24 months, based at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria.
Successful candidates will assist in implementing and managing wellness programmes, employee assistance initiatives, and mental health awareness campaigns. The internship is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to workplace wellness practices, allowing graduates to apply their academic knowledge in a professional environment.
WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP?
An internship, as outlined by the South African Cabinet in December 2002, is a structured workplace programme targeting unemployed graduates. It provides recent graduates with an opportunity to gain relevant work experience, develop professional skills, and prepare for full-time employment in their chosen fields.
The CIPC Internship Programme is specifically aimed at:
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Unemployed South African graduates with relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or Industrial Psychology
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Graduates with no prior work experience
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South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 years
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Graduates who have never participated in an internship programme
Successful candidates will be required to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement and commit to the full 24-month period.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Psychology, Social Work, or Industrial Psychology
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South African citizenship
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Age between 18 and 35 years
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No previous formal work experience or internship participation
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Strong interest in employee wellness, mental health, and workplace support programmes
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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
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Basic knowledge of employee wellness policies and practices is advantageous
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Qualification and citizenship verification checks will be conducted on successful candidates
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Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
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Candidates must be available for selection interviews on dates determined by CIPC
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CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to enhancing representativity in line with its Employment Equity Plan
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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CIPC reserves the right not to fill the advertised position
REMUNERATION
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R12,000.00, assisting with living expenses during the internship period.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted online via the official CIPC application portal:
Apply for Internship Opportunities at CIPC
For further information, visit the official CIPC website:
www.cipc.co.za
Please Note: Applications submitted via fax, email, post, or hand delivery will not be accepted. For assistance with the application process, please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at:
087 743 7074 / 7075 / 7076 or 087 260 1554
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