Independent Police Investigative Directorate: 24-Month Paid Internship Programme 2026 ·Month Paid Internship Programme 2026

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate Graduate Internship Programme 2026

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is inviting applications from unemployed South African graduates to join its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme at the National Office in Pretoria.

• Job Title: Graduate Internship Programme (X2 Posts)
• Job Location: National Office, Pretoria, South Africa
• Closing Date: 31 July 2026
• Contract: 24-Month Internship
• Monthly Stipend: R8,174.75
• Reference Number: Q9/2026/45

This internship is designed to provide practical workplace experience to graduates who have completed their qualifications but have not yet gained work experience related to their field of study.

Successful candidates will work within the Chief Directorate: Legal Compliance, Information and Stakeholder Management, gaining valuable exposure in a professional public service environment.

IPID is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability.

Position Details

• Position: Graduate Internship Programme
• Reference Number: Q9/2026/45
• Number of Posts: 2
• Duration: 24 Months
• Location: National Office, Pretoria
• Monthly Stipend: R8,174.75

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• An NQF Level 7 qualification in:
  • Criminology, or
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

• Be an unemployed South African graduate.
• Have no previous work experience related to the qualification.
• Not have previously participated in a similar graduate internship programme.

What the Internship Offers

Successful interns will have an opportunity to:

• Gain practical workplace experience within a national government institution.
• Work alongside experienced legal and compliance professionals.

• Develop professional skills in legal compliance and stakeholder management.
• Enhance employability through structured workplace learning.
• Receive a monthly stipend throughout the internship period.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form.
• A recently updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• An affidavit confirming that they have not previously participated in a similar internship programme.

See also:

• Practice note on the application of the Z83 and other employment matters
• New Z83 application form [effective from 01 January 2021]
• Editable New Z83 application form [effective from 01 January 2021]

Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity documents, or other supporting documents at the application stage. These will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate if shortlisted.

Important Information

The successful candidates will be subject to:

• Security vetting.
• Criminal record verification.
• Qualification verification.
• Employment verification.
• Citizenship verification.
• Credit record checks.
• Competency assessments where applicable.

Applicants must disclose any pending criminal, disciplinary, or other investigations, as well as any actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

Late or incomplete applications, or applications submitted using the old Z83 form, will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If applicants have not received feedback within three weeks after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted to:

Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)
Benstra Building
473 Stanza Bopape & Steve Biko Street
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001

Applications may also be submitted via email to: Recruitment13@ipid.gov.za

Applicants should clearly indicate the post title and reference number (Q9/2026/45) in the email subject line.

Enquiries

Ms O Maboa, Telephone: (012) 399 0219

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity to begin a career within South Africa’s public service sector.