Are you a recent graduate looking for hands-on experience in South Africa’s public sector? The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) Internships 2026 offer a great chance to build skills and contribute to the economy. This 24-month program starts on 01 July 2026 and runs until 30 June 2028 in Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Internship Overview
The dtic Internships 2026 target unemployed South African graduates with tertiary qualifications. The program provides practical workplace training to boost your job prospects. You will learn government systems and help create a competitive economy.
Applications close on 06 May 2026. Only those who meet the criteria will move forward.
Minimum Requirements
To apply for the dtic Internships 2026, you must meet these basics:
- Be an unemployed South African graduate.
- Hold a qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Show professionalism and integrity.
- Be analytical with good attention to detail.
- Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Display a willingness to learn government processes.
Fields of Study
The program accepts graduates from many areas. Your degree must be in one of these fields:
- Public Management or Public Administration
- Business Management or Business Administration
- Human Resource Management or Development
- Communication or Public Relations
- Law
- Software Development
- Economics
- Statistics or Econometrics
- Agricultural Economics or Forestry Science
- Development Studies
- Accounting, Financial Management, or Cost and Management Accounting
- Risk Management
- Internal Auditing or Auditing
- Natural Sciences like Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Bioengineering
- Mining Engineering or Metallurgy Commerce
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Supply Chain Management or Procurement
- International Politics
Stipend Details
Interns receive a monthly stipend of R7 860.50. This amount may change based on your highest qualification. The program lasts 24 months.
How to Apply
Submit your application in one of these ways:
- Email: Send to [email protected]. Use your field of study in the subject line, like “Intern2026 – Public Management”.
- Post: Address to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001.
- Hand Delivery: Drop off at dtic Campus, Corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Required Documents and Key Notes
Include these with your application:
- A completed and signed new Z83 Form (download from www.gov.za/documents).
- A detailed CV with your final year modules or subjects.
Do not send certified documents at first. Shortlisted candidates will need them later. Late or incomplete applications get rejected. Foreign qualifications require SAQA evaluation. If no feedback in 3 months, assume you were not selected.
Contact for Enquiries
Reach out for more details:
- Donald Mathavha: (012) 394 3864 or 064 850 9379
- Teaman Nghunyule: (012) 394 1563 or 060 998 0775
- Ursula Pitse: (012) 394 1852
- Vusi Mazibuko: (012) 394 5608
Employment Equity
The dtic supports employment equity. It gives preference to African males and persons with disabilities to meet its targets.
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