Agricultural Economist: Marketing and Agribusiness (Elsenburg) at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support the agricultural and agribusiness sector by rendering services. This post is stationed in Elsenburg.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Honours degree or equivalent qualification with Economics and/or Agricultural Economics as major subjects; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Food Science courses as part of your tertiary qualification
• Experience in agricultural value chain(s); Working knowledge of the following
• Agricultural marketing environment; Agricultural value chain/s;
• Agro-processing sector

Key Performance Areas    

• Perform market research with key emphasis on agricultural products, markets and value chains based on the department strategic/operational plan
• Produce agricultural market information reports and other related systems/databases
• Communicate with industry role players and represent the Western Cape on various platforms
• Respond timely to enquiries relating to agricultural market information; Perform administrative and related functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Clear articulation of the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in relation to value addition
• Understanding niche markets and value adding for agricultural products; Proven computer literacy
• Excellent networking, report writing and presentation skills; Ability to communicate technical information accurately
•  Written and verbal communication skills.