Careers at the dtic
the dtic has the following vacancies that are now open for applications: Closing Date: 9 March 2026
- Deputy Director: Security Services – Ref: (CMSB-027)
the dtic has the following vacancies that are now open for applications: Closing Date: 16 March 2026
- Deputy Director: Legal International Trade and Investment – Ref: (Trade-083)
- Assistant Director: Plastics – Ref:( IC&G-081)
- Assistant Director: Metals 1(Ferrous) – Ref:( IDD/ Metals 1-113)
- Assistant Director: Clothing and Textiles – Ref:( IC&G-022)
- Assistant Director: Chemicals – Ref:( IC&G 073)
- Assistant Director: Agro-Processing 1 – Ref:( IC&G-100 & IC&G-099)
the dtic has the following vacancies that are now open for applications: Closing Date: 9 March 2026
- Manager: Case Management & Administration – Ref: (SID&ET-094)
- Assistant Director: Risk Management – Ref:(ODG-021)
Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection panel for Senior Management Services (SMS) positions will further recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be completed before an appointment on SMS level can be considered. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. No appointment on SMS level will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Applications can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subjectline – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria. The application must include a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, the dtic website or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications received that do not comply with this requirement will not be considered. Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document or any other relevant documents are to be submitted by only shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. the dtic reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). the dtic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity, will be given preference.
