The National Agricultural Marketing Council was established in terms of the MAP Act No. 47 of 1996, as amended by Act No 59 of 1997 and Act No. 52 of 2001. We provide strategic advice to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on the marketing of agricultural products.
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(4) Four years Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Development.
Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics/ Agribusiness Development will be an added advantage.
Knowledge
Research Knowledge
Presentation Skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Acquire and apply relevant tools, techniques and methodologies in undertaking of independent research projects / programmes and policy analysis
Identify potential research problems/opportunities and initiate research activities
Undertake research projects / programmes in the area as assigned by supervisors from time to time.
Conduct evidence-based research and submit research papers to conferences and peer-reviewed journals in consultation with supervisors on a regular basis.
Extract data from applicable databases or data sources and formulate analysis to answer economic questions.
Provide expertise and/or participate in cross-focus area and cross-divisional research activities.
Contribute to policy dialogue through various platforms such as market information days, seminars and webinars.
Develop presentations and present seminars at divisional level;
Liaise with NAMC stakeholders, Directly Affected Groups (DAGs) and industry bodies.
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