Crop Forecasting & Climate Insight Analyst

Agricruitment Limited; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is seeking an Agricultural Research Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret agricultural data for strategic decision-making. The role involves crop estimation, data integration, and stakeholder collaboration. Ideal candidates possess a graduate degree in Agronomy and have 5-7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in statistical tools and a valid driver’s license are required. This position is based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in agricultural data analysis, forecasting, and modeling.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to field sites and events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accurate crop yield forecasting across regions and seasons.
• Deliver insights on regional agricultural performance and climate-related risks.
• Assist in the development of predictive models to support trade decisions.
• Facilitate productive collaboration between stakeholders.
• Provide timely, evidence-based findings to support decisions.

Skills

Agricultural data analysis

Predictive modeling

Data integration

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Education

Graduate level degree (BSc/BA/MSc) in Agronomy or related fields

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

GIS software

R

Python

SPSS

Job description

A leading agricultural recruitment firm is seeking an Agricultural Research Analyst to collect, analyze, and interpret agricultural data for strategic decision-making. The role involves crop estimation, data integration, and stakeholder collaboration. Ideal candidates possess a graduate degree in Agronomy and have 5-7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in statistical tools and a valid driver’s license are required. This position is based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.