Agricultural Economist: Marketing and Agribusiness

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support the agricultural and agribusiness sector by rendering services.

**Recommendation**: Food Science courses as part of your tertiary qualification; Experience in agricultural value chain(s); Working knowledge of the following: Agricultural marketing environment; Agricultural value chain/s; Agro-processing sector.
**Key Performance Areas**: Perform market research with key emphasis on agricultural products, markets and value chains based on the department strategic/operational plan; Produce agricultural market information reports and other related systems/databases; Communicate with industry role players and represent the Western Cape on various platforms; Respond timely to enquiries relating to agricultural market information; Perform administrative and related functions.
**Competencies**: Knowledge of the following: Clear articulation of the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in relation to value addition; Understanding niche markets and value adding for agricultural products; Proven computer literacy; Excellent networking, report writing and presentation skills; Ability to communicate technical information accurately; Written and verbal communication skills.
**Remuneration**:
R 359 517 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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