Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) Internships 2025. Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) is offering a range of internship opportunities for 2025, aimed at empowering South African graduates with practical experience in various sectors. These internships are designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional employment, providing a skill development and career advancement platform.
Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN)
TIKZN is a provincial agency dedicated to promoting trade and investment in KwaZulu-Natal. Established under the KwaZulu-Natal Trade and Investment Agency Act, No. 05 of 2010, TIKZN is pivotal in facilitating economic growth by attracting investments and supporting local businesses to access international markets.
TIKZN’s 2025 Internship Programme offers positions across various departments, each tailored to provide hands-on experience in specific fields. Below is an overview of the available internships:
1. Business Retention & Expansion
- Reference No: TIKZN/IP/2025
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Qualifications: Degree or National Diploma in Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, or Business Management.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Manage project documentation and tracking.
- Coordinate Technical Assistance Fund applications.
- Support sector events and roundtables.
- Assist with BEE financial scheme applications.
- General administrative tasks.
2. Gauteng/Pretoria Office
- Reference No: TIKZN/GP/2025
- Location: Pretoria, South Africa
- Qualifications: Degree or National Diploma in Business Administration, Development Economics, Marketing, Economics, Urban and Regional Planning, Technology, or related fields.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead generation for private sector development.
- Develop linkages with institutions promoting investment in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Coordinate business development and marketing activities.
- Conduct research and manage projects.
3. Communications – Marketing and Communications
- Reference No: TIKZN/M&C/2025
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Qualifications: Degree or National Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or Journalism. A course in digital or social media marketing is advantageous.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Develop content for various platforms.
- Manage social media accounts.
- Assist in planning and executing events.
- Support stakeholder engagement efforts.
4. Information Technology – Knowledge Management
- Reference No: TIKZN/IT/2025
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Qualifications: Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology. Exposure to Microsoft 365 and Azure is advantageous.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Provide IT support and helpdesk services.
- Manage servers, networks, and security systems.
- Maintain VoIP and PBX systems.
- Ensure compliance with ICT regulations.
5. Investment Promotion
- Reference No: TIKZN/IP/2025
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Qualifications: Degree or National Diploma in Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, or Business Management.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Technical Assistance Fund applications.
- Support sector events and roundtables.
- Assist with BEE financial scheme applications.
- General administrative tasks.
6. Human Resources
- Reference No: TIKZN/HR/2025
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Qualifications: Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, or Industrial Psychology.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate training and development initiatives.
- Facilitate performance management processes.
- Provide administrative support to HR executives.
- Manage employee wellness programs and recruitment processes.
7. Ethics – Corporate Services
- Reference No: TIKZN/Ethics/2025
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Qualifications: Degree or National Diploma in Law, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, or equivalent. A postgraduate degree is advantageous.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Research and assess ethical matters affecting the organization.
- Advise business units on ethical dilemmas.
- Develop and implement ethics communication plans.
- Ensure secure storage of ethics-related documents.
Application Process
- Application Submission: Interested candidates can submit their applications to [email protected]. Ensure to quote the relevant reference number in your application.
Conclusion
The TIKZN Internship Programme 2025 presents a valuable opportunity for graduates to gain practical experience and contribute to the economic development of KwaZulu-Natal. By participating in this programme, interns will enhance their skills, expand their professional networks, and lay a solid foundation for their future careers.
