The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (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 (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.
DTIC Internship Programme 2026/28 Overview
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
- A monthly stipend starting in accordance with their highest qualification at the time of appointment.
Centre: Sunnyside, Pretoria
DTIC Internship Programme 2026/28 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 2. Business Management / Business Administration 3. Human Resource Management/Development 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.
Who should apply for DTIC Internship Programme 2026/28?
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.
How to apply for DTIC Internship Programme 2026/28
- Choose one of the following methods to send your application
- Attach your supporting documents
- Apply as indicated
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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 subject-line – E.g. Intern2026 – Public Management.)
By mailing
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.
DTIC Internship Programme 2026/28 Documentation
Applicants must submit the following:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of Identity Document,
- Senior Certificate and
- Highest required qualification,
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
Crucial Matters:
- Preference will be given to African males and persons with disabilities.
- No late applications will be considered.
- 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.
Best Before: 06 May 2026
Final Say:
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.
