Job: The Competition Commission Internship Programme

Company : Competition Competition Commission of South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

The Competition Commission invites applications from high-achieving learners in their final year of study to join the second intake of its 2026 Internship Programme for six months, offering practical experience in competition law and economics as part of workplace experiential learning.

Participants will gain exposure to IT and corporate services, apply academic knowledge to real projects, and develop analytical, research and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be in final year of study and require practical placement as part of curriculum.
• No prior work experience in the field.
• Strong academic record; 70% average or above is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical workplace experience in your field of study.
• Support IT and corporate services functions.
• Apply academic knowledge to real projects and tasks.
• Conduct analytical, research, and problem-solving activities.
• Support team members and contribute to organizational projects.
• Participate in structured learning, coaching, and professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Final year of study (no work experience)

Job description

The Competition Commission Internship Programme

About

Description

The Commission invites applications from high-achieving learners in their final year of study, with no prior work experience in their field, to join the second intake of its 2026 Internship Programme for a period of six (6) months.This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in the fields of competition law and economics while fulfilling the workplace experiential learning requirements of your academic programme.Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will receive a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation from their assigned coach.

Responsibilities

• Gaining practical workplace experience in your field of study.
• Supporting the organisation's IT and corporate services functions.
• Applying academic knowledge to real workplace projects and tasks.
• Conducting analytical, research, and problem-solving activities.
• Supporting team members and contributing to organisational projects.
• Participating in structured learning, coaching, and professional development.
• Completing the workplace experiential learning requirements of your qualification.

Qualifications

• Must have no prior work experience in the same field.
• Must be in the final year of theoretical study and require practical workplace experience to complete the requirements of their qualification (i.e. The internship must form part of their academic curriculum).
• Must have a strong academic record. An average of 70% or above will be an added advantage.
• Must provide evidence of notable academic or extracurricular achievements.
• Must demonstrate proactive involvement in initiatives or community service beyond academic coursework, reflecting a commitment to public interest and societal impact.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate sound analytical, research and investigative skills.

Hiring organization

Competition Competition Commission of South Africa

Employment Type: internship