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JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF TRADE INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION

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SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED

Major Government Job Opportunities at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic)

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has announced a broad recruitment drive offering employment opportunities across senior management, technical, economic, ICT, security, and investment facilitation disciplines. These vacancies are intended to strengthen South Africa’s industrial development framework, trade competitiveness, regulatory environment, and institutional governance capacity.

The closing date for applications is 02 March 2026. Unless otherwise specified, all positions are based in Sunnyside, Pretoria.

Strategic Importance of the Vacancies

The dtic plays a central role in advancing South Africa’s economic policy, industrialisation agenda, and export development strategy. The current recruitment initiative reflects government’s priorities in the following areas:

  • Evidence-based economic and industrial policy formulation

  • Industrialisation and downstream sector development

  • Export promotion and market access enhancement

  • Regulatory efficiency and consumer protection

  • Digital transformation, ICT governance, and information security

  • Investment facilitation and investor aftercare

Successful candidates will contribute directly to policy development, sector competitiveness, and improved public service delivery.

Senior Management Positions (Levels 13–14)

Several senior leadership roles are available for experienced professionals with strong strategic, policy, and governance expertise, including:

  • Specialist: Micro Economic Policy – Responsible for research-led policy development, economic modelling, and stakeholder engagement to promote inclusive growth and decent work outcomes.

  • Chief Director: Capital Equipment and Metals – Providing strategic leadership in downstream metals fabrication and industrial interventions aligned with the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP).

  • Chief Director: Consumer and Corporate Regulation – Overseeing regulatory operations, organisational performance, and public entities.

  • Director: Export Promotion – Africa & Middle East – Leading export growth initiatives through market intelligence, trade missions, and strategic partnerships.

These positions offer all-inclusive remuneration packages ranging from approximately R1.26 million to R1.49 million per annum, depending on the post level.

Middle Management and Technical Specialist Roles

The department is also recruiting Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors across various specialised fields, including:

Trade and Export Development

  • Export Promotion (Europe)

  • Market access, exporter recruitment, and aftercare

Industrial and Technical Infrastructure

  • Metrology and standards

  • Accreditation, compulsory specifications, and building regulations

ICT and Digital Governance

  • Application development and systems support

  • ICT risk management and compliance

  • Systems governance, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity

Security and Vetting

  • Personnel vetting investigations

  • Physical security services and MPSS compliance

Investment Facilitation

  • Investor compliance and aftercare

  • Site visits and immigration-related investment support

These roles generally require 3–5 years of relevant managerial experience, appropriate NQF Level 7 qualifications, and offer salaries ranging from R582 444 to over R1 million per annum.

Application and Compliance Requirements

Applicants must strictly adhere to the following requirements:

  • Completed and signed Z83 application form

  • Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae

  • Applications submitted via email, post, or hand delivery (correct reference number required)

  • Certified documents will be requested only from shortlisted candidates

  • Pre-entry assessments, integrity checks, and security vetting may apply

  • Senior Management Service (SMS) candidates must complete the Nyukela Pre-Entry Programme

Late or non-compliant applications will not be considered.

Employment Equity

The dtic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates whose appointment supports employment equity objectives, including women, persons with disabilities, and other designated groups, in line with departmental targets.

Conclusion

This recruitment initiative presents a significant opportunity for qualified professionals to contribute to South Africa’s economic transformation and industrial development agenda. Individuals with expertise in economics, engineering, ICT, security, trade, or investment facilitation are encouraged to apply and participate in shaping national policy outcomes.

All applications must be submitted by 02 March 2026.

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