Department of Trade and Industry Employee Directory
Government AdministrationGauteng, South Africa1001-5000 Employees
The Department of Trade and Industry is a South African government department responsible for guiding policy and regulation in trade, industry, and competition. Based in Pretoria, Gauteng, it employs a sizable workforce and engages with stakeholders to foster a stable environment for investment, trade, and enterprise development. Its mandate centers on cultivating a dynamic, globally competitive economy underpinned by inclusive growth, decent employment, and equity. Its strategic aims focus on transforming the economy to promote industrial development, bolster competitiveness, and create jobs, while cultivating regional and global relations to advance trade and economic objectives. It also pursues broad-based participation through targeted interventions and aims to maintain a fair regulatory environment that supports investment and enterprise development. In June 2026, the department facilitated the participation of four forestry sector companies in the WoodEX for Africa and Deck and Flooring Expo in Johannesburg, illustrating its role in linking industry with opportunities.