Competition Commission: Cadet Trainee Programme 2025 / 2026

The Competition Commission is on a search for high-achieving graduates seeking to deepen their knowledge in competition economics to join our 2026 Cadet Training Programme (Graduate Development) for a period of 24 Months.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of competition law and economics, whilst making a meaningful contribution to South Africa's economy by advancing the Commission’s Vision 2030 of a Competitive, Dynamic, Deconcentrated and Inclusive economy that serves all South Africans.

On successful completion of the programme, Cadets may apply for growth opportunities within the Commission. As a young and developmental organisation, we actively promote a culture of learning and provide a strong platform to nurture talent.

The following Internship Opportunities are open for Applications:

Cadet Training Programme: Human Capital Management

A completed Honours degree in one of the following fields:

• Human Resource Management,
• Human Capital Management,
• Human Capital / Organisational Development

Cadet Training Programme: Finance and Accounting

• Honours in Finance or Accounting Degree

Cadet Training Programme: Economics I

• Honours degree in Economics

Cadet Training Programme: Economics II

• Masters Degree in Economics with at least 6 -12 months research experience and a comparatively good academic average record.

Cadet Training Programme: Legal I

• A completed LLB Degree

Cadet Training Programme: Legal II

• A completed LLB Degree, newly admitted as an attorney or advocate and a comparatively good academic average record.

Cadet Training Programme: Strategy, Public Policy and Governance

A completed Master’s degree (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) with 6 -12 months research exposure in one of the following fields:

• Public Policy,
• Monitoring & Evaluation,
• Strategic Management and/or Corporate Strategy,
• Public Administration,
• Public Management,
• Planning