PEP Criminology Graduate Internship 2026 – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Graduate programmes
Northern Cape
September 17, 2026
Internship

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    September 17, 2026
  • Location
    Northern Cape
  • Expiration date
    October 20, 2026
  • Experience
    Fresh
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Certificate
  • Career Level
    Others

Job Description

PEP is offering a Criminology Graduate Internship in the Northern Suburbs, Cape. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity within the Sales Central Office, with one position available.

The programme is aimed at graduates who want practical experience in Loss Prevention and Business Risk Management, including crime-pattern analysis, investigations, risk assessment and loss-prevention initiatives.

Internship Details

Programme Information Details
Position Graduate Internship – Criminology
Company PEP
Reference Number PEP-3267
Department Sales Central Office
Industry Retail
Job Type Contract
Contract Duration 12 Months
Positions Available
Location Northern Suburbs (Cape)
Salary Market Related
Posted Date 15 September 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree / Honours Degree in one of the following or a related field:

  • Criminology
  • Criminology & Forensic Studies
  • Criminal Justice / Security Risk Management
  • Applied Crime Prevention Analysis

Applicants must also meet the following criteria:

  • 65% overall academic average in tertiary studies
  • Be a South African citizen
  • Be between 18 and 30 years old
  • Have 0–1 year of working experience
  • Be willing to travel locally
  • Intermediate computer skills in Google Suite or Microsoft Office

A driver’s licence is advantageous.

Internship Exposure and Responsibilities

The successful graduate will gain exposure to Loss Prevention and Business Risk Management, including:

  • Analysing crime patterns and loss incidents across retail store networks
  • Identifying root causes and vulnerabilities
  • Supporting investigations into criminal activities, policy breaches and operational losses
  • Using data analysis to support investigations
  • Preparing crime incident reports
  • Developing trend dashboards and risk-assessment models
  • Working with GIS
  • Conducting predictive trends and analysis
  • Participating in loss-prevention project-management initiatives
  • Supporting activities aimed at safeguarding company assets

Key Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

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  • Strong analytical skills
  • Systematic and detail-oriented approach
  • Assertiveness and drive
  • Investigative mindset
  • Strong observational skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Effective time management
  • Ability to cope under high stress
  • Initiative and ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • Integrity
  • Listening skills
  • Cooperation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Results orientation

How to Apply

External candidates can apply through the PEP careers platform:

Apply for PEP Graduate Internship Opportunities

Job Reference Number: PEP-3267

Job Category

  • PEP Internships
  • Graduate Internships
  • Criminology Internships
  • Forensic Studies Internships
  • Loss Prevention Internships
  • Retail Internships

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