Agricultural Economist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Agricultural Economist to join the team in Soweto, contributing to the economic viability and sustainable growth of local agricultural enterprises. You will analyze market trends, forecast prices, and assess the economic impacts of policies to advise farmers and agribusinesses.

This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in econometric modeling, and the ability to communicate findings clearly in reports and presentations for stakeholders in

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or related field.
• Proven experience in economic analysis within agriculture.
• Strong econometric modeling and statistical analysis skills.
• Proficiency in software for economic modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic analysis of agricultural markets, including supply, demand, and price forecasting.
• Evaluate economic feasibility of agricultural projects and investments.
• Analyze agricultural policies and their potential impacts on farmers and industry.
• Develop financial models and business plans for agricultural ventures.
• Provide economic insights and recommendations to farmers, agribusinesses, and policymakers.

Skills

Econometric modeling

Statistical analysis

Economic forecasting

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics or Economics

PhD in Agricultural Economics or related field

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified Agricultural Economist to join their team in Soweto , contributing to the economic viability and sustainable growth of local agricultural enterprises. This role involves analyzing market trends, forecasting prices, assessing economic impacts of agricultural policies, and advising businesses on financial strategies. You will play a key role in ensuring that agricultural operations in the region are not only productive but also economically sound. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong analytical skills to make a tangible impact on the agricultural sector in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct economic analysis of agricultural markets, including supply, demand, and price forecasting.
• Evaluate the economic feasibility of agricultural projects and investments.
• Analyze agricultural policies and their potential impacts on farmers and the industry.
• Develop financial models and business plans for agricultural ventures.
• Provide economic insights and recommendations to farmers, agribusinesses, and policymakers.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in economic analysis within the agricultural sector.
• Strong understanding of econometric modeling and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in relevant software for economic modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• Direct impact on the economic well-being of the agricultural community in Soweto .
• Exposure to diverse economic challenges and opportunities within South African agriculture.
• A stimulating work environment focused on economic analysis and strategic advice.