Remote Agricultural Economist - Farm Finance & Growth Advisor

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote contractor (work remotely)

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist for a remote contractor role covering Soweto, Gauteng, with potential broader reach. You will apply economic and financial modeling to assess farm profitability, identify cost-saving opportunities, and advise on investment strategies for agribusiness clients.

You will work independently, gathering data remotely, building robust models, forecasting revenues and costs, evaluating ROI on inputs, and delivering structured reports and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in economic analysis, financial modeling, and business consulting, preferably within the agricultural sector.
• Strong understanding of farm business management, production economics, and agricultural markets.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive economic and financial analysis of farm operations and agribusinesses.
• Developing financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability.
• Assessing the economic viability of new projects, investments, and agricultural technologies.
• Analysing market trends, commodity prices, and policy impacts on farm businesses.
• Providing recommendations for improving farm efficiency, cost management, and risk mitigation.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings and strategic advice.
• Advising clients on financial planning, budgeting, and funding strategies.
• Evaluating the return on investment (ROI) for various agricultural inputs and practices.
• Interpreting complex economic data and communicating it clearly to clients with varying levels of financial literacy.
• Staying current with economic developments and policies affecting the agricultural sector.
• Collaborating with other consultants or specialists as needed to provide holistic advice.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Client communication

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics / Economics / Finance

PhD in Agricultural Economics / Economics / Finance

Tools

Statistical software

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist for a remote contractor role covering Soweto, Gauteng, with potential broader reach. You will apply economic and financial modeling to assess farm profitability, identify cost-saving opportunities, and advise on investment strategies for agribusiness clients.

You will work independently, gathering data remotely, building robust models, forecasting revenues and costs, evaluating ROI on inputs, and delivering structured reports and