CIPC Innovation & Collaboration Internship 2026

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is recruiting two graduates for its Innovation and Collaboration internship stream in Sunnyside, Pretoria, paying a R12,000 monthly stipend over 12 months. Candidates need a Degree or National Diploma in Computer Science with a Software Development or Mobile Application Development focus, a minimum 75% aggregate, and hackathon participation. Applications close 13 July 2026  apply now, as time is short.

At a Glance

• Posts available: 2 posts
• Reference: CIP260702-1
• Duration: 12-month internship

About This Opportunity

This is one of two CIPC graduate internship streams opening in July 2026 — this one focused on Innovation and Collaboration for software and mobile application development graduates. It sits alongside CIPCs separate Strategic Communication internship stream (Ref: CIP260703-1), and both offer a R12,000 monthly stipend over a 12-month term.

Requirements

• South African citizen aged 18–35
• Currently unemployed
• Never previously on a government internship
• Degree or National Diploma in Computer Science (Software Development or Mobile Application Development focus)
• Minimum 75% aggregate
• Participation in at least one hackathon

How to Apply

• Prepare your CV, certified qualification and proof of hackathon participation.
• Confirm you meet the 75% aggregate requirement and age criteria (18–35).
• Submit your application quoting Ref CIP260702-1 via the CIPC recruitment channel listed in the source article.
• Apply before the 13 July 2026 closing date — only a few days remain.

With only 2 posts on offer and applications closing 13 July 2026, eligible software and mobile development graduates should apply immediately.