Through the Internship Programme, the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) 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 dti 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.

Interns will receive a monthly stipend starting from R6 000.00 in accordance with their highest qualification at the time of appointment. Applicants who have already participated in any Government Internship Programme will not be considered and if it is found that this was the case after appointment, the contract will be terminated with immediate effect.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Applications are invited from unemployed South African citizens aged between 18 and 35 years' who have completed a 3-year National Diploma/Degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in any of the fields of study listed below:

Public Administration or Management/Business Management or Administration/Law/Social Sciences/
Statistics/Economics/Research/Accounting/Cost and Management/Administration/Labour Relations/Labour
Law/Facilities Management/Quantity Survey/Property Management/Project Management/ Contract
Management/Economic Development/Agricultural Economics/Internal Audit/Financial Information Systems/
Supply Chain Management/Events Management/Human Resource Management/Financial Management/
Public Policy/Information Technology/Policy Development/Development Studies/Econometrics/Political
Economy/International Relations.

Interpersonal Skills

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. Good academic performance
will serve as an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY?

Application process

Applications must either be delivered to the dti campus or via the post. Applications must be
made on a signed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service department and must be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications (including Matric Certificate), academic record and Identity
Document.

Failure to provide required documents or comply to guidelines indicated will disqualify applicants
No late applications will be considered

• With the exception of a few positions in the dti’s regional offices, the majority
of the internship opportunities are based in Pretoria
• 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 two
(2) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful
• The Department of Trade and Industry is committed to the achievement of and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially of race, gender and disability.

Applications can be submitted: By post to the Registry Office, The Department of Trade and Industry, Private Bag x84,
Pretoria, 0001 • Hand-delivered to the dti Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Please direct all queries to: Nonhlanhla Sindane, tel. (012) 394 1632 or Benzi Thobane, tel. (012) 394 3040
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