The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is inviting suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for its Internship Programmes 2026.
The internships are offered on 24-month contracts, with opportunities in Policy & Research, Legal, Human Resources, Public Education & Information, and Monitoring & Evaluation. Monthly stipends range from R7,500 to R8,500, depending on the internship.
Closing Date: 25 August 2026.
Opportunity Details
Organisation: Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Programme: Internship Programmes 2026
Locations: Johannesburg and Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R7,500 – R8,500 per month
Opportunity Type: Graduate Internship
Citizenship: South African citizens
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Application Method: Email
CGE Internship Stipends
The stipend depends on the internship programme:
- Policy & Research Internship – R8,500 per month
- Legal Internship – R8,500 per month
- Human Resource Internship – R7,500 per month
- Public Education & Information Internship – R7,500 per month
- Monitoring & Evaluation Internship – R7,500 per month
All programmes run for 24 months.
Available CGE Internship Programmes
1. Policy & Research Internship Programme
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8,500 per month
Applicants must have a Master of Arts (MA) Degree in Social Sciences or another relevant Social Sciences discipline.
Other requirements include:
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout South Africa to conduct research activities.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Applicants must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
- Must be a South African citizen.
2. Legal Internship Programme
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8,500 per month
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- BA (Law)
- BCom (Law)
Applicants should also have excellent legal research and legal drafting skills.
Additional requirements include computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Applicants must be South African citizens and must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
3. Human Resource Internship Programme
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Applicants require a Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants must not have previously participated in an internship programme and must be South African citizens.
4. Public Education & Information Internship Programme
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Applicants require a Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Social Sciences, Humanities, Gender Studies, Education or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants must also meet the additional requirements specified by the CGE for the programme, including the requirement that candidates must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
Applicants must be South African citizens.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation Internship Programme
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7, Honours Degree or Master’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Statistics
- Public Administration
- Administration
- Public Management
- Information Management
- Social Sciences
Applicants must be computer literate and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency includes:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- MS Project
- Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
Applicants should also demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Candidates must not have previously participated in an internship programme and must be South African citizens.
Important Information for Successful Interns
Successful candidates will enter into an Internship Agreement with the Commission for Gender Equality for 24 months.
Interns will be responsible for arranging their own transport to the office.
Applicants should also understand that completing the internship does not guarantee permanent employment with the CGE. The Commission states that it will have no obligation to employ an intern after completion of the programme.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- A detailed CV.
- The applicant’s address and date of birth must be included in the CV.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
Applicants who obtained qualifications outside South Africa must also provide a SAQA evaluation report for their qualification.
How to Apply for CGE Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted by email to:
Applicants should prepare their detailed CV and the required certified supporting documents before submitting their application.
For further information about the Internship Programme, applicants may contact:
Ms Nthabiseng Masopha
Telephone: 011 403 7182
Enquiries should not be confused with the application process. Applications must be submitted using the application method provided by CGE.
Important Application Information
Due to the anticipated number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who have not received communication within four weeks after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
The CGE reserves the right not to make an appointment.
The Commission for Gender Equality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to achieving and maintaining fair representation in terms of race, gender and disability.
Closing Date
Applications for the Commission for Gender Equality Internship Programmes 2026 close on:
25 August 2026
No late applications will be accepted.
Applicants are encouraged to make sure that their CV and supporting documents are complete before submitting their application.
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