Remote Agricultural Economist: Market Analysis & Forecasting

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous retirement plan with company

Professional development and industry

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Agricultural Economist for a fully remote role focused on market analysis, forecasting, and client advisory within the agricultural sector. The ideal candidate has advanced econometric skills, strong knowledge of global commodity markets, and experience building sophisticated economic models.

You will track trends, analyze supply and demand dynamics, and deliver actionable insights to producers, processors, and investors, presenting complex data clearly to

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field related to agricultural economics.
• Strong econometric and statistical modelling skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous economic analysis of global and regional agricultural markets.
• Develop econometric models for forecasting prices, yields, and market movements.
• Analyze impact of policy, trade, and environmental factors on agriculture.
• Prepare market intelligence reports and client briefs.

Skills

Agricultural economics

Econometrics

Data interpretation

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics

PhD in Agricultural Economics

Tools

Stata

R

EViews

SAS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Agricultural Economist for a fully remote role focused on market analysis, forecasting, and client advisory within the agricultural sector. The ideal candidate has advanced econometric skills, strong knowledge of global commodity markets, and experience building sophisticated economic models.

You will track trends, analyze supply and demand dynamics, and deliver actionable insights to producers, processors, and investors, presenting complex data clearly to