{"id":1641,"date":"2026-04-24T02:00:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T02:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1641"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:54:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T17:54:30","slug":"department-of-trade-industry-and-competition-dtic-internships-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1641","title":{"rendered":"Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Internships 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"451\">Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Internships 2026 offer a great opportunity to build your career in the public sector. This 24-month internship programme is designed to equip graduates with practical skills, knowledge, and experience in government operations.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"456\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"zmwyy0\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"476\">About the DTIC<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"737\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Department of Trade, Industry and Competition<\/span><\/span> (the dtic) is responsible for promoting economic development, industrial growth, and trade in South Africa. The department plays a key role in creating jobs, supporting businesses, and strengthening the country\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"742\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18amqi5\" data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"767\">Internship Overview<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"908\">The DTIC Internship Programme is a structured graduate development initiative aimed at preparing young professionals for the labour market.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1138\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bjl6ol\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"977\"><strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"935\">Programme Duration:<\/strong> 24 months (01 July 2026 \u2013 30 June 2028)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2oplhz\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1045\"><strong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"993\">Location:<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pretoria<\/span><\/span> (Sunnyside)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p92u2s\" data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1082\"><strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1060\">Stipend:<\/strong> R7 860.50 per month<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16hyzjp\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1138\"><strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1105\">Employment Type:<\/strong> Fixed-term internship contract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ydoz2w\" data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2240\">Skills and Competencies<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2283\">Successful candidates should demonstrate:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2531\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qjnzxx\" data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2314\">Good interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1clpng8\" data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2348\">Professionalism and integrity<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1q777y5\" data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2383\">Ability to work under pressure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b5da9v\" data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2414\">Strong analytical thinking<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14osqyi\" data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2443\">High attention to detail<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1patab4\" data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2497\">Understanding of government systems and processes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"53ynis\" data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2531\">Willingness to learn and grow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2536\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1qs6lqo\" data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2560\">What You Will Gain<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2595\">This internship programme offers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2823\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14wxqsx\" data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2646\">Practical experience in government operations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"n7pzje\" data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2700\">Exposure to policy development and implementation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pxdrjq\" data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2744\">Professional development and mentorship<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1t3u86u\" data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2771\">Improved employability<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"26z6m9\" data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2823\">A monthly stipend to support your participation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18nxqc8\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1173\">Fields of Study Required<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1280\">Applications are open to graduates with <strong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1255\">NQF Level 6 or higher qualifications<\/strong> in the following fields:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1948\">\n<li data-section-id=\"c5nlkq\" data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1327\">Public Management \/ Public Administration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9vhypm\" data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1377\">Business Management \/ Business Administration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hvqhsi\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1421\">Human Resource Management \/ Development<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dfl16f\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1460\">Communication and Public Relations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16r4or6\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1468\">Law<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12la75g\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1493\">Software Development<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8q3vy\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1535\">Economics \/ Econometrics \/ Statistics<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"88fjfo\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1581\">Agricultural Economics \/ Forestry Science<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"159jzea\" data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1605\">Development Studies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eg7jnw\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1674\">Accounting \/ Financial Management \/ Cost &amp; Management Accounting<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jkwj5k\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1694\">Risk Management<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cozxs0\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1727\">Internal Auditing \/ Auditing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e3rve5\" data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1808\">Natural Sciences (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"606n3k\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1844\">Mining Engineering \/ Metallurgy<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jbhjax\" data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1879\">Occupational Health and Safety<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dll59w\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1921\">Supply Chain Management \/ Procurement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k7ry79\" data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1948\">International Politics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"irrzi4\" data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1979\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2039\">To qualify for the DTIC Internships 2026, applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2206\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1c07zyl\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2071\">Be a South African citizen<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d44ro7\" data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2089\">Be unemployed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d5044s\" data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2156\">Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6 or higher)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"764u0i\" data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2206\">Be willing to commit to a 24-month internship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3332\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9yxirp\" data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3376\">How to Apply for DTIC Internships 2026<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Aplications must be submitted Via e-mail to:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:intern2026@thedtic.gov.za\">intern2026@thedtic.gov.za<\/a><\/strong> (Field of study must be used as reference and must appear in the subject line \u2013 Eg. Intern2026 \u2013 Public Management) <strong>(Use Z83 Form)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Or<\/p>\n<p><strong>Via post to:<\/strong>\u00a0The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001;<\/p>\n<p>Or<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hand-delivery\u00a0to:\u00a0<\/strong>the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria<\/p>\n<p>Closing date: 06 May 2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Internships 2026 offer a great opportunity to build your career in the public sector. This 24-month internship programme is designed to equip graduates with practical skills, knowledge, and experience in government operations. 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