GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: INTERNAL AUDIT | CIPC – PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA
JOB TITLE: Graduate Internship: Internal Audit
COMPANY: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
LOCATION: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, South Africa
DATE POSTED: 23 June 2025
REFERENCE NUMBER: InternIA x4
CONTRACT TYPE: Internship (24 Months)
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 04 July 2025
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is a public entity under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) responsible for company registration, compliance monitoring, and promoting good corporate governance in South Africa. As a key regulator of corporate activity, CIPC plays a vital role in fostering economic growth and upholding business standards.
CIPC is also committed to supporting youth development and skills transfer through its Graduate Internship Programmes. This Internal Audit internship is designed to offer aspiring audit professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience within a highly respected public sector organisation.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Graduate Internship Programme for Internal Audit offers unemployed graduates the opportunity to gain structured, practical experience in internal auditing processes. Over the course of 24 months, successful candidates will be exposed to all aspects of the internal audit function, including risk assessment, compliance monitoring, governance evaluations, and audit reporting.
Based at the CIPC Sunnyside Office in Pretoria, this internship provides the ideal platform for graduates to build professional competencies essential for a career in internal auditing or information systems auditing within the public or private sectors.
WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP?
An internship, as defined by the South African Cabinet in December 2002, is a structured work experience programme for unemployed graduates. It provides workplace exposure, skill development, and practical knowledge that enhances a graduate’s ability to secure permanent employment.
The CIPC Internship Programme targets:
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Unemployed South African graduates with relevant academic qualifications
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Graduates with no previous formal work experience
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South African citizens aged 18 to 35 years
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Graduates who have never participated in any internship programme
Selected candidates will be required to sign a Graduate Internship Programme Agreement and commit to the full 24-month internship period.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
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Qualification: Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Internal Auditing or Information Systems Auditing
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South African citizenship
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Age between 18 and 35 years
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No prior formal work experience or previous internship participation
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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High attention to detail and commitment to professional standards
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Interest in corporate governance, internal audit processes, and risk management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Qualification and citizenship verification 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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Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews as scheduled by CIPC
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CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to enhancing workforce 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, offering financial support throughout the internship duration.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted online through the official CIPC recruitment portal:
Apply for Internal Audit Internship at CIPC
For more details, visit the official CIPC website:
www.cipc.co.za
Please Note: Applications submitted via fax, email, post, or hand delivery will not be considered. If you require assistance with your application, contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at:
087 743 7074 / 7075 / 7076 or 087 260 1554
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