Agricultural Economist

Closing Date- 2024/05/06- Reference Number- WCG240405-1- Tracking Number- AGR 09/2023 R1- Job Title- Agricultural Economist: Marketing and Agribusiness (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 09/2023 R1- Department- Agriculture- Salary level- 8- Enquiries- Ms L Thabethe at (021) 808 7733- Job Type- Permanent- Location - Country- South Africa- Location - Province- Western Cape- Location - Town / City- Elsenburg- Job PurposeThe Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support the agricultural and agribusiness sector by rendering services.
- Minimum Requirements- 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.- RemunerationR 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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