Researcher: Crop Production

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an Agricultural Analyst in Stellenbosch to analyze weather impacts on crops and conduct market research. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Agricultural Economics and 2-3 years of relevant experience in agriculture-related research. Proficiency in GIS and Python is essential. The role involves data analysis, client interactions, and detailed reporting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in agriculture-related research or analysis.
• Experience in weather impact analysis on crops.
• Crop tour experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather impacts on crops and report findings.
• Update spreadsheets with various agricultural data.
• Conduct detailed market analysis for key clients.

Skills

Weather impact analysis

Excel proficiency

Crop tour planning

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Python coding

Education

Degree in Agricultural Economics or related field

Job description

Reference: 10666 MB Consultant: Marie Bosman Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Understanding weather and impact of it on crops (soil moisture, rainfall, temperatures and crop health (VHI, NDVI))
• Updating of excel spreadsheets (Producer Deliveries, Weather dB, Poultry industry sheets, Harvest/Planting Progress etc)
• Crop tour planning and execution
• Updating of SND as season progresses with new crop sizes
• Research on weather systems and events coming up in a season and reporting back on it
• Being able to present presentations regarding weather info and market/crop analysis
• Comparing weather models (ECM vs GFS)
• SSA Production and Demand Estimates: Detailed analysis on SSA countries to determine crop sizes for neighbouring production countries
• SAF Commercial Demand Analysis: Detailed analysis on the SAF demand numbers used in the SnDs
• Key Client Interactions: Our market analysis and research to be presented to key clients by presentation as well as detailed emails in form of Flag Reports on a weekly basis

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years’ relevant work experience in a similar role would be essential.
• Degree in Agricultural Economics or related field.
• Experience in agriculture-related research or analysis is essential
• Experience in weather and impact of it on crops essential
• Crop tour experience essential
• Efficient in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Efficient in Coding (Python)
• Industry experiences essential
• Grain and oil seeds product knowledge advantageous.

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
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• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.