Apply now for the Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies Internship Programme 2025. To support the organisation as an intern, TIPS researchers are expected to provide world-class quantitative and qualitative socio-economic analyses.
As an intern at TIPS, you will:
- Perform economic research under the guidance of the line manager, and provide research input and data analysis
- Participate in and present research at internal discussions and workshops / events
- Publish research reports through the TIPS website, other publications, conferences, seminars, etc.
You will need:
- A Masters (completed or in final stages of completing) in Economics; or a Masters (completed or in final stages of completing) in Development Studies, Environmental Sciences, or a related field and should have also completed Economics III at undergraduate level; and
- A passion for industrial policy, inclusive economic development and sustainable growth;
- A study background on trade, industrial policy, the manufacturing sector and Sustainable growth.
- Strong communication skills in writing, editing and presentation, with an excellent command of written and spoken English;
- Strong computer skills, with a proven ability to manipulate data in Excel and knowledge of Stata or SPSS
- Teamwork and an ability to handle tight deadlines
Deadline: 17 October 2025
Region: Pretoria
How to apply
To apply, please send a short CV, a cover letter highlighting your
interest for the position and how you match the requirements as well as a
writing sample via e-mail to jobs@tips.org.za.
Note that we will only consider applications with all of these components.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed applicants only.