The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for six Graduate Internship opportunities for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 05 August 2026 at 12:00
Internship Location: South Africa
ITAC Graduate Internship Programme 2026
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa, commonly known as ITAC, has opened applications for six internship opportunities across its trade administration and economic analysis divisions.
The programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates aged between 18 and 35 who have not previously gained work experience or participated in an internship programme.
Successful candidates will be appointed for 24 months and receive a monthly stipend of R8 174.75.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa
Abbreviation: ITAC
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Number of opportunities: Six
Programme duration: 24 months
Monthly stipend: R8 174.75
Age requirement: 18 to 35 years
Target group: Unemployed South African graduates
Closing date: 05 August 2026 at 12:00
Application method: Online
Available ITAC Internship Opportunities
| Internship field | Reference number | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Import and Export Control | ITAC07/2026 | 1 |
| Trade Remedies I and II | ITAC06/2026 | 2 |
| Tariff Investigations I and II | ITAC05/2026 | 2 |
| Economic Analysis and Trade Monitoring | ITAC04/2026 | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
Applicants must submit a separate application for each internship and quote the correct reference number.
Internship: Import and Export Control
Reference number: ITAC07/2026
Number of posts: One
Monthly stipend: R8 174.75
Contract duration: 24 months
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
- Commerce
- Law
- Public Administration
The successful intern may gain workplace exposure to import and export permit administration, trade-control regulations, compliance processes, document assessment and stakeholder support.
Internship: Trade Remedies I and II
Reference number: ITAC06/2026
Number of posts: Two
Monthly stipend: R8 174.75
Contract duration: 24 months
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree majoring in:
- Accounting; and
- Economics
Successful interns may gain experience in trade-remedy investigations, economic analysis, financial information assessment, industry research and the administration of anti-dumping or related trade measures.
Internship: Tariff Investigations I and II
Reference number: ITAC05/2026
Number of posts: Two
Monthly stipend: R8 174.75
Contract duration: 24 months
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree majoring in one or more of the following fields:
- Economics
- Business Economics
- Financial Accounting
- Agricultural Economics
The successful interns may assist with tariff investigations, economic research, financial analysis, industry consultations and the preparation of reports and recommendations.
Internship: Economic Analysis and Trade Monitoring
Reference number: ITAC04/2026
Number of posts: One
Monthly stipend: R8 174.75
Contract duration: 24 months
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with majors in:
- International Trade
- Macroeconomics
- Statistics
The successful intern may gain experience in economic research, trade-data analysis, market monitoring, statistical reporting and the assessment of domestic and international trade trends.
General Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be unemployed graduates.
- Hold the qualification required for the selected internship.
- Have no previous work experience.
- Have no previous internship experience.
- Be available for the full 24-month programme.
- Submit an online application before the closing date.
- Quote the correct internship reference number.
Previous Work and Internship Experience
Applicants must not have previous work experience, including participation in another internship programme.
Candidates should provide accurate information about their employment and internship history.
Failure to disclose previous experience may result in disqualification.
Internship Duration
Successful candidates will be appointed for:
24 months
Each selected graduate will be required to sign an internship agreement with ITAC.
The programme provides temporary workplace experience and does not automatically guarantee permanent employment after completion.
Monthly Internship Stipend
Successful interns will receive:
R8 174.75 per month
The advertisement does not specify whether additional benefits are included.
Skills Applicants Should Demonstrate
Although the advertisement focuses mainly on academic qualifications, applicants may benefit from demonstrating:
- Analytical ability.
- Research skills.
- Numerical ability.
- Report-writing skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Computer literacy.
- Communication skills.
- Professional conduct.
- Ability to interpret economic and financial information.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Willingness to learn.
Employment Equity
ITAC will consider applications in line with its Employment Equity requirements.
Preference may be given to:
- African males.
- White males.
- White females.
- Indian males.
- Indian females.
- Coloured males.
- Coloured females.
- People living with disabilities.
ITAC reserves the right not to fill an advertised internship if no suitable candidate is identified.
Foreign Qualifications
Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Proof of the SAQA evaluation should be available when requested.
Documents Applicants Should Prepare
Applicants should prepare:
- An updated CV.
- A copy of their South African identity document.
- A copy of the relevant Bachelor’s degree.
- A complete academic transcript.
- Proof of qualification completion.
- A SAQA evaluation certificate for foreign qualifications.
- Any additional documents requested on the ITAC careers portal.
Applicants should ensure that their academic transcripts clearly show the required majors.
How to Apply for ITAC Graduate Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the official ITAC careers portal.
Click here to apply for ITAC Graduate Internships 2026
Applicants should:
- Open the official ITAC careers portal.
- Select the internship matching their qualification.
- Confirm the correct reference number.
- Register or sign in to the recruitment system.
- Complete all compulsory application fields.
- Upload an updated CV and supporting documents.
- Review the information provided.
- Submit the application before 12:00 on 05 August 2026.
Applicants applying for more than one position should submit a separate application for each reference number.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on 05 August 2026 at 12:00.
Applications submitted after the closing date and time will not be considered.
Applicants should apply early rather than waiting until the final morning.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting an application, confirm that:
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are currently unemployed.
- You have no previous work or internship experience.
- Your degree matches the selected internship.
- Your transcript reflects the required majors.
- You selected the correct reference number.
- Your CV and supporting documents are updated.
- Your application is submitted before 12:00 on 05 August 2026.
About the International Trade Administration Commission
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa administers aspects of the country’s international trade policy.
Its work includes tariff investigations, trade remedies, import and export control, economic analysis and monitoring developments that affect South African industries and international trade.