GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: HUMAN CAPITAL (PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT) | CIPC – PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA
JOB TITLE: Graduate Internship: Human Capital (Performance Management)
COMPANY: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
LOCATION: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, South Africa
DATE POSTED: 23 June 2025
REFERENCE NUMBER: InternHC-Perf
CONTRACT TYPE: Internship (24 Months)
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 04 July 2025
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is a critical regulatory body under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) tasked with overseeing the registration and compliance of companies and intellectual property in South Africa. In addition to its regulatory mandate, CIPC contributes to national development by creating opportunities for young South Africans to gain valuable workplace experience through structured internship programmes.
CIPC is committed to supporting the growth of future human capital professionals through its Graduate Internship Programme. By participating in this opportunity, graduates will gain hands-on experience in the area of Performance Management, contributing to workforce development and organisational excellence within a high-performing public sector entity.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Graduate Internship Programme for Human Capital (Performance Management) is a 24-month structured work experience programme designed for unemployed graduates interested in human resource management, employee performance systems, and organisational effectiveness. This internship, based at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria, offers participants an excellent platform to apply their academic knowledge in a practical, professional environment.
Successful candidates will assist in the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of CIPC’s performance management processes. The internship will expose graduates to modern HR tools, policies, and performance management best practices in the public sector.
WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP?
An internship, as defined by the South African Cabinet in 2002, is a public service work experience programme for unemployed graduates. It aims to provide participants with relevant workplace exposure, practical skills, and knowledge that will enhance their future employability.
This CIPC internship programme specifically targets:
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Unemployed South African graduates with relevant academic qualifications
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Individuals with no prior formal 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 any internship programme
Successful candidates will be required to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement and commit to completing the full internship period.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Qualification: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Management, Human Resource Management with a major in Performance Management, or Business Analysis
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A Sage VIP Certificate will be considered advantageous
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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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Interest in employee performance management, organisational development, and HR systems
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Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of HR performance tools will be an advantage
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 interviews on dates determined by CIPC
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CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to promoting representativity in line with its Employment Equity Plan
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Feedback will only be provided to shortlisted candidates
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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, providing financial support throughout the internship period.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted online through the official CIPC application portal:
Apply for Internship Opportunities at CIPC
For more information, visit the official CIPC website:
www.cipc.co.za
Please Note: Applications sent via fax, email, post, or hand delivery will not be considered. 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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