Information Manager: Agricultural Economics

2 weeks ago


Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa Joubert & Associates Full time

HORTGRO is a national service body for a number of horticultural industry organisations that coordinate specific activities to ensure unity with a focus on markets, production and a range of other functions.

A vacancy currently exists for a highly energetic and deadline-driven Information Manager who will be responsible for the gathering, processing, and distribution of information on production and marketing across a wide spectrum of industries and operations.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance of agricultural economic information systems, parameters, and time series data
  • Maintenance and expansion of value chain perspectives including analysis of cost drivers
  • Assisting fruit group JMF's (Joint Marketing Forums), trade and market development initiatives and proposals
  • Research and development on trade policy and legislation perspectives
  • Analysis and projections regarding plantings and trends
  • Handling of agricultural economic queries
  • Compiling and distribution of newsletters, booklets, reports, and other relevant information
  • Assisting with preparation and evaluation of whole farms plans in support of economic development activities
  • Liaison with various industry stakeholders (e.g. producers, packhouses and exporters)

Requirements:

  • BSc or equivalent degree with Agricultural Economics as major
  • A minimum of 35 years' experience in commercial or marketing environment will be advantageous
  • Sound knowledge of Agricultural Economic terms and concepts
  • Outstanding computer literacy in full MS Office Package
  • Exceptional planning, organisational and administrative skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Deadlinedriven with the ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work independently and take own initiative
  • Enthusiastic, energetic, selfmotivated, flexible and passionate personality


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