The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is inviting qualified candidates to apply for several senior government job opportunities before the closing date. These Department of Trade Industry and Competition Vacancies are based in Sunnyside, Pretoria, and include senior management and specialist research positions.
| Employer | Department of Trade, Industry and Competition |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 23 March 2026 |
| Location | Sunnyside, Pretoria, South Africa |
Chief Information Officer
Reference No: CMSB-123
Salary: R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14, all-inclusive package)
Centre: Sunnyside, Pretoria
Requirements
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Informatics or related ICT qualification.
- Minimum 5 years’ senior management experience in ICT environment.
- Experience in ICT strategy, digital transformation, enterprise architecture and cybersecurity governance.
- Knowledge of ICT governance frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL.
- Experience managing ICT infrastructure including networks, servers, cloud services and databases.
Duties
- Develop and implement the Department’s ICT strategy and annual ICT plans.
- Oversee ICT infrastructure, applications and enterprise architecture.
- Manage cybersecurity strategy, disaster recovery and business continuity.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives including automation and cloud transformation.
- Manage ICT budgets, vendor contracts and ICT personnel.
- Build partnerships with DPSA, GITOC and other stakeholders.
Director: Research Management
Reference No: RESEARCH-012
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13, all-inclusive package)
Centre: Sunnyside, Pretoria
Requirements
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Economics, Econometrics or related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level in research environment.
- Experience managing research programmes and strategic research partners.
- Strong analytical and economic policy research skills.
Duties
- Develop and manage the Department’s medium-term research agenda.
- Produce economic intelligence briefs and policy research reports.
- Manage the Knowledge Management Centre and research databases.
- Manage Strategic Research Partners programmes and research projects.
- Present economic information to government stakeholders and international partners.
Director: Operations
Reference No: IFB-010
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13, all-inclusive package)
Centre: Sunnyside, Pretoria
Requirements
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or Public Management.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level in programme management.
- Knowledge of Public Service legislation, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- Experience in strategic planning, financial management and stakeholder management.
Duties
- Coordinate strategic and operational plans for the Branch.
- Manage performance monitoring, risk management and reporting.
- Coordinate the Branch’s inputs into the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
- Manage human and financial resources of the Branch.
- Support strategic planning and operational implementation.
Economist
Reference No: RESEARCH-013
Salary: R1 059 105 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Sunnyside, Pretoria
Requirements
- NQF Level 7 qualification in Economics, Econometrics or related field.
- 3–5 years managerial experience in research and policy environment.
- Experience conducting applied economic research and policy analysis.
- Experience managing commissioned research projects and external research partners.
Duties
- Conduct economic research and produce policy briefs.
- Draft Terms of Reference for commissioned research.
- Manage research projects and monitor progress of Strategic Research Partners.
- Analyse economic data and prepare reports for policymakers.
- Facilitate collaboration with research institutions and development partners.
How to Apply
To apply for these Department of Trade Industry and Competition Vacancies, applicants must submit:
- A completed and signed new Z83 form
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
Applications can be submitted through the following methods:
Email: applications@thedtic.gov.za
(Ensure the reference number appears in the email subject line)
Postal Address:
Director: Human Resources Management
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Private Bag X84
Pretoria, 0001
Hand Delivery:
dtic Campus
Corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets
Sunnyside
Pretoria
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to submit certified copies of qualifications and identity documents before the interview.