Sector Specialist : Agriculture & Agri-Business / Agriculture Investment Research Specialist

Fempower Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institutional asset manager in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Sector Specialist in Agriculture to drive innovative research and identify investment opportunities. The role requires a postgraduate degree and a minimum of 7 years' experience in Agri-Business. You will collaborate with various teams to influence billion-rand portfolios through high-impact strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Agri-Business or investment research.
• Deep understanding of investment risks and sectoral trends.
• FAIS RE5 (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Generate proprietary sector research across agriculture.
• Identify and recommend investment opportunities.
• Support due diligence and transaction evaluation.
• Collaborate with deal teams and research analysts.
• Supervise and mentor junior research staff.

Skills

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Sector knowledge in agriculture and agribusiness economics

Leadership and stakeholder engagement capability

Education

Postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Finance, Economics, Agriculture

CFA/MBA/Master’s advantageous

Job description

Unlock Sector Growth Through Strategic Investment Research

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Agriculture and Agri-Business through impactful investment research and strategy? Do you have a track record of translating sector insights into tangible investment outcomes? A leading institutional asset manager is seeking an experienced Sector Specialist : Agriculture & Agri-Business to join their high-impact Research and Innovation team.

About the Opportunity

This is a career-defining role within a respected investment environment managing over R3 trillion in assets across key public-sector portfolios. As the Agriculture Sector Investment Specialist , you will drive innovative and strategic research to identify investment opportunities, inform portfolio decisions, and support deal execution and post-investment value creation. You will collaborate closely with both listed and unlisted investment teams.

Key Responsibilities

Generate forward-thinking, proprietary sector research across agriculture and agri-processing industries.

Identify and recommend investment opportunities that align with strategic asset growth goals.

Support due diligence and transaction evaluation for unlisted investments in the sector.

Develop and maintain sector strategies that inform the broader investment portfolio.

Collaborate with deal teams, research analysts, and portfolio managers to shape and execute agri-investment views.

Supervise and mentor junior research staff.

Ideal Profile

Postgraduate degree (NQF 8) in Finance, Economics, Agriculture, or related fields. CFA / MBA / Master’s advantageous.

Minimum 7 years’ experience in Agri-Business, Agricultural Economics, or investment research within asset management, banking, or a DFI.

Deep understanding of investment risks, sectoral trends, and agri-financing instruments.

Track record in producing high-impact sector reports and research that inform investment decision-making.

FAIS RE5 (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Sector knowledge in agriculture, food value chains, and agribusiness economics

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

Resilience and agility under pressure

Leadership, mentorship, and stakeholder engagement capability

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in one of the continent’s largest institutional investment environments. If you're driven by impact, thrive on high-level research, and are motivated to influence billion-rand portfolios through your sector knowledge — we want to hear from you.