JOBS AT DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COMPETITION

🚨 Government Jobs Open Now – High-Level dtic Positions Available (Apply by 23 March 2026)

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is currently recruiting experienced professionals for several senior positions at its headquarters in Sunnyside.

These roles offer excellent government salary packages (over R1 million per year) and the opportunity to contribute to South Africa’s economic growth, industrial development, and policy innovation.

If you have experience in ICT leadership, economic research, operations management, or policy development, this could be your chance to join one of the country’s key economic departments.

⏰ Application Deadline: 23 March 2026

💼 Available Positions

🔹 Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Salary: R1 494 900 per year
Reference: CMSB-123

Lead the department’s ICT strategy and digital transformation. This role focuses on strengthening cybersecurity, managing enterprise technology systems, and driving innovation through modern digital solutions.

Ideal for: Senior IT leaders with experience in ICT governance, enterprise infrastructure, and cloud technologies.

🔹 Director: Research Management

Salary: R1 266 714 per year
Reference: RESEARCH-012

Play a key role in shaping the department’s economic research and policy analysis. The successful candidate will manage research partnerships and produce high-impact economic insights for government decision-making.

Ideal for: Experienced economists or research leaders with strong analytical expertise.

🔹 Director: Operations (Industrial Financing Branch)

Salary: R1 266 714 per year
Reference: IFB-010

Support strategic operations within the Industrial Financing Branch by managing planning, performance monitoring, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal for: Professionals with experience in programme management, finance, or development finance institutions.

🔹 Economist

Salary: R1 059 105 per year
Reference: RESEARCH-013

Join the research team responsible for economic policy analysis and research coordination. The role involves analysing economic trends and collaborating with universities, think tanks, and industry experts.

Ideal for: Economists with research experience and strong data analysis skills.

📄 How to Apply

To apply, submit:

✔ A completed and signed Z83 application form
✔ A detailed CV

Send your application via:

📧 Email: applications@thedtic.gov.za
(Include the reference number in the subject line)

📮 Post:
Director: Human Resources Management
Private Bag X84
Pretoria, 0001

📍 Hand Delivery:
dtic Campus, Corner of Meintjies & Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria

⚠️ Important

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Successful applicants will undergo assessments, background checks, and security vetting.

✅ Closing Date: 23 March 2026

If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.