9(REF NO: ITAC 8/2026 : Senior Investigator: Tariff Investigations I (Three Positions)

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**Overview** This role is for a Senior Investigator in Tariff Investigations at the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC). There are three positions available, each specializing in a different sector: Chemicals and Plastics; Footwear, Leather and Pharmaceuticals; and Agro-processing. The position offers a salary of R 605,742 per annum. **What you will do** * 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Business Economics, who possess at least one year of experience in import tariff investigations or economic/trade analysis. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong quantitative data analysis skills, a solid understanding of trade and industrial policies, and a comprehensive set of analytical, communication, project management, and interpersonal competencies. **Deadline** 30 October 2026 at 12:00 pm **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/9-ref-no-itac-8-2026-senior-investigator-tariff-investigations-i-three-positions-international-trade-administration-commission-of-south-africa-itac Source: myjobmag

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