Junior Agricultural Economist at TWK Agri

Responsibilities and Duties

• Process, analyse and model agricultural data to support decision-making
• Manage administrative tasks and communicate economic insights effectively
• Collaborate with a wide range of organisations, including government entities, NGO’s, agricultural businesses, private sector stakeholders and members, to convey information and perspectives
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of agricultural data
• Provide professional and administrative contributions to TWK Agri’s operations
• Collect on-site data from farmers to inform analysis and recommendations
• Work independently and proactively to solve challenges within the agricultural environment

Qualifications and Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Agricultural Economics
• 1 year experience in the agricultural sector
• Understanding of farming practices and various agricultural aspects
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to operate in an advisory capacity
• Ability to present complex data in a simple and clear format