Closing date: 6 May 2026
Overview: Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Internships
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites graduates to apply for internship opportunities for a period of 24 months commencing on 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2028. Through the Internship Programme, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is committed to providing opportunities for qualifying candidates to gain skills, knowledge and experience whilst at the same time, positioning themselves for active and meaningful participation in the labour market.
Aspiring Public Servants, who share the vision of the dtic of a dynamic, industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity and who value intellectual and operational excellence as well as quality relationships, are encouraged to apply for this exciting programme. Mandatory requirements: Applications are invited from unemployed South African graduates with a tertiary qualification (NQF level 6 and above) in one of the following fields of study: 1. Public Management / Public Administration 2. Business Management / Business Administration 3. Human Resource Management/Development 3. Communication / Public Relations 4. Law 5. Software Development 6. Economics 7. Statistics / Econometrics 8. Agricultural Economics / Forestry Science 9. Development Studies 10. Accounting / Financial Management / Cost and Management Accounting 11. Risk Management 12.
Internal Auditing / Auditing 13. Natural Science (Major in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Bioengineering) 14. Mining Engineering / Metallurgy Commerce 15. Occupational Health and Safety 16. Supply Chain Management / Procurement 17. International Politics.
- Office of the Director-General: Chief Director: Marketing, Communication & Media Relations
- Corporate Management Services Branch: Director: Infrastructure Management
- Industrial Financing Branch: Deputy Director: SIP and FILM
- Spatial Industrial Development and Economic Transformation Branch: Branch Financial Advisor
- Export Development, Promotion and Outward Investments Branch Deputy Director: International Operations
- Internship Programme 2026/28
Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection panel for Senior Management Services (SMS) positions will further recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be completed before an appointment on SMS level can be considered. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
No appointment on SMS level will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Applications can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subject line – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria. The application must include a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, the dtic website or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications received that do not comply with this requirement will not be considered. Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document or any other relevant documents are to be submitted by only shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. the dtic reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). the dtic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity, will be given preference.
About the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) was established after the merger of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Economic Development Department.
Vision
A dynamic industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by meaningful economic transformation, inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity, built on the full potential of all citizens.
Mission
the dtic’s Mission is to:
- Promote structural transformation, towards a dynamic industrial and globally competitive economy
- Provide a predictable, competitive, equitable and socially responsible environment, conducive to investment, trade and enterprise development
- Broaden participation in the economy to strengthen economic development
- Continually improve the skills and capabilities of the dtic to effectively deliver on its mandate and respond to the needs of South Africa’s economic citizens
- Co-ordinate the contributions of government departments, state entities and civil society to effect economic development
- Improve alignment between economic policies, plans of the state, its agencies, government’s political and economic objectives and mandate
Values
the dtic’s Values are:
- Promotes the Constitution, with special reference to the chapters on human rights, cooperative governance and public administration
- It promotes decent work outcomes (more jobs as well as better jobs), industrialisation, equitable and inclusive growth and social inclusion
- Operational excellence – service delivery standards, international best practice, Batho Pele Principles, continuous improvement and ethical conduct
- Intellectual excellence – continuous shared learning, innovation, relevant knowledge and skills improvement and knowledge management
- Quality relationships – improved and continuous communication, honesty, respect, integrity, transparency, professionalism, ownership, leadership and teamwork
the dtic’s Programmes
Programme 1: Administration
Purpose: Provide the Department with strategic leadership, management and support services.
Programme 2: Trade
Purpose: Build an equitable global trading system that facilitates development by strengthening trade and investment links with key economies and fostering African development, including regional and continental integration and development co-operation in line with the African Union Agenda 2063.
Programme 3: Investment & Spatial Industrial Development
Purpose: Support foreign direct investment flows and promote domestic investment by providing a onestop shop for investment promotion, investor facilitation and aftercare support for investors as well as increase participation in industrialisation
Programme 4: Sectors
Purpose: Design and implement policies, strategies and programmes to strengthen the ability of manufacturing and other sectors of the economy, to create decent jobs, promote inclusion and increase value addition and competitiveness, in both domestic and export markets
Programme 5: Regulation
Purpose: Develop and implement coherent, predictable and transparent regulatory solutions that facilitate easy access to redress and efficient regulation for economic citizens.
Programme 6: Incentives
Purpose: Stimulate and facilitate the development of sustainable and competitive enterprises, through the efficient provision of effective and accessible incentive measures that support national priorities.
Programme 7: Exports
Purpose: Increase export capacity and support direct investment flows, through targeted strategies, and an effectively managed network of foreign trade and investment offices.
Programme 8: Transformation and Competition
Purpose: Develop and roll out policy interventions that promote transformation and competition issues through effective economic planning, aligned investment and development policy tools.
Programme 9: Research
Purpose: Develop and roll out policy interventions that promote transformation and competition issues through effective economic planning, aligned investment and development policy tools.
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