Need practical experience this year? The Competition Commission internship programme is open for a second intake, and the deadline is only a few weeks away.
What the internship offers
The Commission is running a six‑month internship for final‑year students. It will start in October 2026 in Pretoria and includes a monthly stipend. The programme covers seven areas: Human Capital, Information Technology, Law, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management and Communications.
Who can apply
You must meet all of the following:
- South African citizen
- In the final year of your degree or diploma
- Need the placement to complete the experiential‑learning part of your course
- Have no previous work experience in the same field
- Studying in one of the seven listed fields
- Hold a strong academic record – a 70% average helps, but it is not a strict minimum
- Show involvement in community work, leadership or other extracurricular activities
- Be able to communicate well in writing and speaking
- Have basic computer skills
Remember: the internship must be part of your academic curriculum, and your institution must confirm this.
What you will gain
- Hands‑on work experience in a national competition‑regulation authority
- Professional coaching and structured learning
- Exposure to law, economics, finance or corporate support services, depending on your placement
- A certificate of completion and a recommendation letter from your coach
- Better employment prospects after you graduate
How to apply – step by step
- Gather the required documents:
- Latest academic transcript
- Letter from your university confirming you need experiential learning
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- If you hold an overseas qualification, a SAQA evaluation certificate
- Visit the official application portal: Competition Commission online application portal.
- Complete the online form and upload the documents.
- Submit before 21 August 2026 at 17:00. Do not wait until the last day.
- If you are shortlisted, you may be asked to do assessments and undergo security vetting.
Tips to improve your chances
- Tailor your CV to the field you are applying for. Highlight relevant projects, research or coursework.
- In the CV, give concrete examples: what you did, how you did it, and what you achieved.
- Make the experiential‑learning letter clear that the placement is required for your qualification.
- Show community involvement or leadership – brief, factual statements work best.
- Keep your academic achievements visible. List awards, high grades or scholarships.
- Proofread everything. Simple spelling or formatting errors can cost you.
Final thoughts
This internship is a realistic way to meet your curriculum’s work‑placement requirement while earning a stipend. It offers exposure to South Africa’s competition‑regulation environment and valuable professional references.
Act now: collect your documents, polish your CV, and submit before the 21 August deadline. Good luck!
Itumeleng Ndlovu
Itumeleng Ndlovu is the Founder and Managing Editor of SETA Careers, an independent South African platform that publishes accurate information about learnerships, bursaries, internships, and skills‑development programmes. She researches updates from government departments, SETAs, TVET colleges and accredited institutions to give readers clear, reliable guidance. Her goal is to make complex education and career information easy to understand for South African students and job seekers.
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