Junior Agricultural Economics Researcher

2 weeks ago


Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Frank Consult Full time
Join a highly successful commodity trading company in
Stellenbosch, specializing in international physical deliveries. They seek a talented, experienced
Junior Researcher to join their dynamic team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a reputable company that values expertise, professionalism, and innovation in the industry.

Enjoy competitive compensation, a supportive work culture, and room for professional growth.

Job Purpose
Performs a variety of research and related tasks supporting the Head of Research, Farming and Trader teams.

Minimum professional qualifications and experience

  • Qualification in

BSc Agric:
Agricultural Economics and/or related.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Database management & maintenance.
  • Supply & Demand Analysis for grains & oilseeds.
  • Crop Estimates grains & oilseeds (physical and statistical).
  • Involved in crop modelling grains & oilseeds (estimates as well as development).
  • Communication and reporting to traders & groups concerning changes in supply and demand.
  • Ad hoc crop tours in and around South Africa.

Essential skills

  • Excellent communication skills (written, and verbal) in Afrikaans and English.
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
  • Team player and able to work with mínimal supervision.
  • Ability to work well in a fastpaced professional office environment with multitasking skills.
  • Valid driver's licence.
  • Planning, organizing and excellent time management skills.
  • Critical thinker with emotional resilience to overcome obstacles.
  • Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
  • Excellent numerical reasoning and problemsolving skills.

Desirable skills

  • Qualification preferred i.e

BSc Agric:
Agricultural Economics (Post Graduate, Honors) Degree.

  • Knowledge and exposure to Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
  • At least 1year demonstrated experience in a research role.
  • Work experience in the Agricultural field is advantageous.
  • Operational Management background in the agricultural industry is beneficial.
  • Grains and oilseeds (maize, wheat, soya beans, sunflower seed) knowledge is beneficial.

General

  • Office based in Techno Park, Stellenbosch.
  • Work model fulltime attendance, Monday to Friday with ad hoc flexible days working from home.
  • Reports to Head of Research: SSA
  • Salary is a marketrelated basic salary, with medical and provident benefits.
  • 18 days annual leave.
  • Harvest, planting and seasonal periods apply.
- **NB This role is not a fast track to becoming a trader.

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