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Company overview
About DTIC
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Industry
GOVERNMENT
Locations
Pretoria (Head Office) · Johannesburg · Cape Town · Durban · Regional offices nationwide
Company size
3,000+
Indicative pay
R9,000–R30,000/month
Head office
Pretoria
Founded
2019
Official website
www.thedtic.gov.zaOfficial careers
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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) is South Africa's economic development department, responsible for industrial policy, trade promotion, investment facilitation, and business incentives. Its contact centre and regional offices handle enquiries on government incentive programmes, BEE compliance, import/export permits, and the Companies Tribunal — making it a specialist government employer for candidates with a business, economics, or compliance background.
Profile details are compiled from public information and may vary by role, location and campaign. This is not a statement from DTIC.
Review snapshot
What candidates can verify today
Public rating context
Glassdoor 3.6
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Indicative pay
R9,000–R30,000/month
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Roles to explore
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Incentives Enquiries Consultant · Trade Policy Analyst
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Third-party rating context
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Glassdoor
3.6
out of 5
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What the workplace research suggests
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ShiftMate's editorial reading of the information collected for this profile is that DTIC may be most relevant to economics, law, or business graduates who want to build a career in trade policy, investment promotion, or government incentive administration.
The workplace context recorded for this profile indicates: The DTIC operates a professional, specialist government environment primarily from Pretoria — the work involves trade incentives, investment enquiries, and BEE compliance support for SA's business community. The culture is policy-oriented and analytical, attracting candidates with economics, law, or business backgrounds who want to work at the centre of South Africa's industrial development agenda. The environment rewards intellectual rigour over high-volume transactional work.
The listed pay signal is R9,000–R30,000/month. It is an indicative range rather than an offer, so check the current vacancy for the rate, working hours and any campaign-specific terms.
One point to verify before applying is: Hiring is competitive and mostly degree-level
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Day-to-day picture
Working at DTIC
Work environment
The DTIC operates a professional, specialist government environment primarily from Pretoria — the work involves trade incentives, investment enquiries, and BEE compliance support for SA's business community. The culture is policy-oriented and analytical, attracting candidates with economics, law, or business backgrounds who want to work at the centre of South Africa's industrial development agenda.
The environment rewards intellectual rigour over high-volume transactional work.
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Who it may suit
Economics, law, or business graduates who want to build a career in trade policy, investment promotion, or government incentive administration
Training is listed for some roles. Confirm the format and eligibility in the current vacancy.
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Roles and pay
DTIC roles to explore
Role names and pay signals help with research; they are not a promise of a current vacancy or offer.
Role areas
- Incentives Enquiries ConsultantR9,000–R30,000/month
- Trade Policy AnalystR9,000–R30,000/month
- Investment Promotion OfficerR9,000–R30,000/month
- BEE Compliance AdvisorR9,000–R30,000/month
- Companies Tribunal AdministratorR9,000–R30,000/month
- Contact Centre AgentR9,000–R30,000/month
- Export Permit OfficerR9,000–R30,000/month
Pay context
R9,000–R30,000/month
Pay can differ by role, shift pattern, location, campaign, qualifications and experience. Confirm the actual rate before accepting an offer.
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Compare the trade-offs
Benefits and considerations at DTIC
Potential positives
- ✓SA's economic and industrial policy department
- ✓Specialist roles in trade, investment and BEE compliance
- ✓Incentives helpdesk handling billions in government grants to business
- ✓Competitive government salary scales for skilled professionals
- ✓Career pathway into economic diplomacy and trade law
- ✓Highly specialised roles — strong CV value in trade, investment and policy
- ✓Above-average government salaries for professional-level positions
- ✓Work at the centre of SA's industrial and economic development agenda
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Questions to ask
- •Hiring is competitive and mostly degree-level
- •Pretoria-heavy — limited posts outside the capital
- •Bureaucratic environment suits those comfortable with policy and process
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Listed benefits
- •Medical aid contributions
- •13th cheque
- •Pension fund contributions
- •Housing allowance
- •30 days annual leave
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Before you apply
Hiring and interview guidance for DTIC
Hiring process
Applications for DTIC positions are submitted via the department’s official website or the DPSA vacancy circulars, with contact centre and regional office roles often advertised internally or through government job portals. Screening begins with a qualifications check against Matric or BCom/Economics/Law/Public Administration requirements, followed by panel interviews, competency assessments and mandatory criminal-record plus reference verification for shortlisted candidates.
The full process from application to offer typically takes three to five months owing to public-service approval layers. Applicants should prepare by studying DTIC’s current incentive programmes and trade policies to show clear understanding of the department’s economic mandate during interviews.
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Interview process
Applications for DTIC positions are submitted by email to the address listed in each vacancy advertisement on the department’s website or via the DPSA portal, accompanied by a completed Z83 form, CV and certified copies of qualifications. Shortlisted candidates undergo a structured interview, often with a written exercise or case study on trade policy, incentives or BEE compliance, followed by reference checks and a mandatory criminal-record verification.
The full process from closing date to offer usually takes three to five months. Prepare by reviewing current DTIC incentive programmes and industrial policy documents, and bring original certified documents to interviews.
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What to confirm
Matric minimum; BCom, Economics, Law, or Public Administration degree preferred for professional roles; contact centre and admin roles require Matric plus relevant experience; clean criminal record
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Common questions
DTIC review FAQs
What jobs are available at DTIC in South Africa?
This profile lists Incentives Enquiries Consultant, Trade Policy Analyst, Investment Promotion Officer, BEE Compliance Advisor and 3 other role types for DTIC, with locations including Pretoria and Johannesburg, Cape Town. These are role types to explore, not a promise of a current vacancy. Check the live listings or the employer's careers page before applying.
How much does DTIC pay per month in South Africa?
ShiftMate's public-market pay estimate for DTIC is R9,000–R30,000/month per month, with the lower and upper ends shown as R9,000 and R30,000/month. Glassdoor shows a 3.6/5 employer rating. This is an indicative range, not an offer: pay can differ by role, location, campaign and experience. Confirm the rate in the live vacancy.
What qualifications do I need to apply at DTIC?
This profile lists the following entry requirements: Matric minimum; BCom, Economics, Law, or Public Administration degree preferred for professional roles; contact centre and admin roles require Matric plus relevant experience; clean criminal record Training is listed as available, but the exact onboarding and experience requirements can vary by vacancy.
Where is DTIC located in South Africa?
This profile lists DTIC locations as Pretoria (Head Office), Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Regional offices nationwide. Check the specific vacancy for site requirements, as different campaigns may run from different offices.
Is DTIC a good place to work in South Africa?
Glassdoor rates DTIC at 3.6/5. Public-source research highlights highly specialised roles — strong cv value in trade, investment and policy and above-average government salaries for professional-level positions as possible positives. A public-source concern to consider is hiring is competitive and mostly degree-level. The profile may be most relevant to economics, law, or business graduates who want to build a career in trade policy, investment promotion, or government incentive administration.
Does DTIC provide training for new employees?
Training is listed for some DTIC roles. The type, duration and eligibility can vary by vacancy, so confirm what is included in the current job description or interview.
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