Paarl: Agricultural Economist

Date	2024-11-02
Job Title	Agricultural Economist
Employer	More Information
Salary
Category	Management Exec Consulting
Location	Drakenstein / Paarl

Job Summary

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 (internal job title: Information Manager) currently exists for a highly energetic and deadline-driven individual 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 3-5 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 Deadline-driven with the ability to work under pressure Ability to work independently and take own initiative Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, flexible and passionate personality A market-related remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on qualifications and experience.

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Agricultural Economist position available in Drakenstein, Paarl. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2024-11-02 in the Management Exec Consulting category

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