Competition Tribunal Internship Programme

Join our Case Management team and explore an exciting career in competition law. Build your expertise while working on matters that shape competitive markets.

The Competition Tribunal is offering 12 months paid full-time internship, to a student currently enrolled for his/her Masters in Economics.

The Competition Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body established in terms of section 26 of the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998 (Act). It has jurisdiction throughout the Republic of South Africa. It exercises its functions in accordance with the Act, the Constitution and without fear, favour or prejudice.

The Competition Tribunal is one of three independent authorities established in terms of the Act. These are:

  • the Competition Commission, which is the investigative and enforcement authority
  • the Competition Tribunal, which adjudicates on matters referred to it by the Competition Commission, and
  • the Competition Appeal Court, which considers appeals or reviews against Tribunal decisions.

The Tribunal adjudicates on competition matters including mergers and prohibited practices (including cartels and abuse of dominance cases) and acts as a court of first instance in competition matters. For more information visit our website at www.comptrib.co.za. The Tribunal’s offices are situated in Pretoria.

The goal of the Competition Tribunal’s learnership programme is to introduce graduates to competition economics in practice and to offer real world insights and exposure to actual working life. The Tribunal will provide graduates with on-the-job training as an Economist. Graduates will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in class, develop new skills and see practitioners in action when they attend Tribunal hearings.

 

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV and a copy of your academic record to internship@comptrib.co.za. Your application must include a brief motivation, in no more than 500 words, on why you are interested in a career in Competition Economics.

Enquiries can be directed to the HR Manager, Bellah Kekana at Bellahk@comptrib.co.za or 012 394 5056. Applications must be submitted no later than 17h00 on 25 September 2026.

Applicants must consider themselves unsuccessful if they have not received communication from the Competition Tribunal two weeks after the closing date.

 

The Tribunal respects diversity and is an equal opportunity and employment equity employer.