CGE Internship Programmes 2026 – Stipend Up to R8,500 Per Month

Internships
Gauteng
August 26, 2026
Internship

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    August 26, 2026
  • Location
    Gauteng
  • Expiration date
    September 25, 2026
  • Experience
    Fresh
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Certificate
  • Career Level
    Others

Job Description

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for its Internship Programmes.

The internships are offered on 24-month contracts, with opportunities in Policy & Research, Legal, Human Resource, Public Education & Information, and Monitoring and Evaluation. Monthly stipends range from R7,500 to R8,500, depending on the programme.

Internship Details

Organisation: Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Programme: Internship Programmes
Contract Duration: 24 Months
Locations: Johannesburg and Pretoria, Gauteng
Stipend: R7,500 – R8,500 per month
Application Method: Email
Closing Date: 25 September 2026

Available CGE Internship Programmes

1. Policy & Research Internship Programme

Contract: 24 Months
Stipend: R8,500 per month
Centre: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

  • Master of Arts (MA) Degree qualification in the Social Sciences or another relevant Social Sciences discipline.
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Readiness to travel extensively throughout the country to conduct research activities.
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
  • Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
  • Must be a South African citizen.

2. Legal Internship Programme

Contract: 24 Months
Stipend: R8,500 per month
Centre: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

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  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB), BA (Law), or BCom (Law).
  • Excellent legal research and legal drafting skills.
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
  • Must be a South African citizen.

3. Human Resource Internship Programme

Contract: 24 Months
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Centre: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA, and other labour-related Acts and regulations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
  • Must be a South African citizen.

4. Public Education & Information Internship Programme

Contract: 24 Months
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Sciences, Humanities, Gender Studies, Education, or equivalent.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including digital communication acumen.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
  • Must be a South African citizen.

5. Monitoring and Evaluation Internship Programme

Contract: 24 Months
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Centre: Head Office, Johannesburg

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or Honours/Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Public Administration, Administration, Public Management, Information Management, or Social Sciences.
  • Computer Literacy.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Access, Excel, MS Project/Power BI, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
  • Must be a South African citizen.

General Internship Information

Successful candidates will be required to enter into an Internship Agreement with CGE for 24 months.

Interns will be responsible for their own transport to the office. There will be no obligation to employ the intern on completion of the Programme.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

  • Detailed CV with all necessary information, including address and date of birth.
  • Certified copy of ID.
  • Certified copies of qualifications.
  • SAQA evaluation report if the applicant has a foreign qualification.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by email to:

recruitment@cge.org.za

For further information regarding the Internship Programme, contact:

Ms Nthabiseng Masopha
Telephone: 011 403 7182

CGE Internship Programmes – Official Vacancy Page