INTERNSHIP 2026/28

APPLICATIONS : For the Internship can be submitted: Via e-mail to intern2026@thedtic.gov.za
(Field of study below must be used as reference and must appear in subjectline – Eg. Intern2026 – Public Management.), 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.

CLOSING DATE : 06 May 2026

NOTE : Applications must include only the completed and signed new Form Z83,
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.gov.za/documents and a detailed Curriculum Vitae which must contain
details of the final year modules/subjects completed and passed. Applications
that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will
be disqualified. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and
the highest required qualification, will only be submitted by shortlisted
candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview. No late applications will
be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have international
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
All qualifications will be subjected to verification. Correspondence will be
limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within
three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that
your application was unsuccessful. The Department of Trade, Industry and
Competition is committed to the achievement of and maintenance of diversity
and equity in employment, especially of race, gender and disability

POST 13/187 : INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026/28

Overview: 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.

STIPEND : R7 860.50 per month, A monthly stipend starting in accordance with their
highest qualification at the time of appointment.

CENTRE : Sunnyside, Pretoria

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. Key Requirements: 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.

ENQUIRIES : Donald Mathavha Tel No: (012) 394 3864 / 064 850 9379, Teaman Nghunyule
Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / 060 998 0775, Ursula Pitse Tel No: (012)394 1852,
Vusi Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 394 5608

NOTE : In terms of the dtic’s EE requirements, preference will be given to African males
and persons with disabilities.

We wish you all the best with your applications