Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Internships 2026

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition•Internships

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:
✓Public Management
✓Public Administration
✓Business Management
✓Business Administration
✓Human Resource Management/Development
✓Communication
✓Public Relations
✓Law
✓Software Development
✓Economics
✓Statistics
✓Econometrics
✓Agricultural Economics
✓Forestry Science
✓Development Studies
✓Accounting / Financial Management / Cost and Management Accounting
✓Risk Management
✓Internal Auditing / Auditing
✓Natural Science (Major in Microbiology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioengineering)
✓Mining Engineering / Metallurgy Commerce
✓Occupational Health and Safety
✓Supply Chain Management / Procurement
✓International Politics

About This Role

Closing Date: 06 May 2026

Stipend: R7 860.50 per month

Duration: 24 months contract

Location: Sunnyside, Pretoria

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.

Skills and Competencies:

Good interpersonal skills, professionalism and integrity, ability to work under pressure, deadline driven.

The successful candidates must be analytical and have high attention to detail.

They should have an understanding of government systems and processes.

Ambitious and willingness to learn.

To apply click on the Apply button below: (Field of study must be used as reference and must appear in the subject line – Eg. Intern2026 – Public Management)

Via post to: The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001;

Hand-delivery to: the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria

Ready to apply?

Apply directly on Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's website.