9(REF NO: ITAC 8/2026 : Senior Investigator: Tariff Investigations I (Three Positions) at International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC)

605,742 R/ Salary Per Annum

Description

SENIOR INVESTIGATORS: TARIFF INVESTIGATIONS I: REF NO: ITAC 8/2026 (3 x positions) as follows:

• Chemicals and Plastics;
• Footwear, Leather and Pharmaceuticals; and
• Agro-processing

Requirements:

• Applicants must be in possession of a 3-year Bachelor’s degree majoring in Economics, Agricultural Economics and/ or Business Economics. One-year experience in import tariff investigations, economic, trade and financial analysis and/or should demonstrate necessary relevant competencies developed through working experience. 
• The candidate must have demonstrable experience in quantitative economic and other data analysis using different modelling approaches. 
• The candidate must have a reasonable understanding of trade and industrial policies.
• The following skills will be necessary: Analytical thinking, research abilities and strategic focus, excellent communication skills – verbal, written and presentation, problem-solving skills, project management skills, excellent interpersonal relations, planning and organisational skills, research and report writing skills and computer literacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• The successful applicant will conduct investigations on applications pertaining to customs tariff amendments and rebates. Assess completeness and verify the validity of information contained in the applications. Prepare submissions and reports, which will be tabled to the Commission and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition.
• Conduct industry research, analyse and incorporate findings and recommendations in the submissions. Conduct verbal presentations to the Commission on findings pertaining to investigations. Process permit applications pertaining to various rebate and drawback provisions. Assist in other functions that the section is entrusted with.

Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 12:00 pm