Junior Researcher: Ssa

7 days ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa COFCO International North America Full time

**Vacancy**: Junior Researcher

**Department**: Research | Trade

**Contract**: Permanent

**Location**: Stellenbosch

COFCO International South Africa (Pty) Ltd has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to fulfil a role in this Company.

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 & group with regards to 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 fast-paced professional office environment with multi-tasking 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 problem-solving skills.

Desirable skills

**Qualification preferred i.e. BSc Agric**: Agricultural Economics (Post Graduate, Honors) Degree.
Knowledge and exposure in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
At least 1-year demonstrated experience in a research role.
Work experience in the Agricultural field 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 - full time attendance, Monday to Friday with ad hoc flexible days working from home.

**Reports to Head of Research**: SSA
Salary is market related 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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