Senior Agricultural Economist — Hybrid: Market Insights

Placements24; Polokwane; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work arrangement (office in Pol

Growth and development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a highly analytical Senior Agricultural Economist to join our client’s team. The role focuses on strategic market insights, economic modeling, and policy-oriented analysis to support agricultural businesses, policymakers, and investors.

You will develop forecasts, analyze trade dynamics, mentor junior economists, and collaborate with government bodies and industry groups.

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in agricultural economic analysis or market research.
• Strong expertise in econometrics and quantitative analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Stata, R, or EViews and data visualization tools.
• In-depth knowledge of agricultural markets, supply chains, and international trade dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Analyze domestic and international agricultural markets, including supply, demand, pricing, and trade flows for key commodities.
• Develop econometric models and forecasts to predict market dynamics and policy impacts.
• Provide strategic market advice on entry, risk management, and growth opportunities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and policy briefs based on rigorous research.
• Collaborate with government agencies, industry associations, and international organizations on market analysis.
• Mentor junior economists and analysts.
• Present findings to clients and at industry conferences.
• Contribute to new analytical tools and methodologies for market intelligence.

Conoscenze

Econometrics

Statistical modelling

Quantitative analysis

Leadership

Research ability

Communication

Data visualization

Team collaboration

Formazione

Master's or PhD in Agricultural Economics / Economics / Finance (quantitative)

Strumenti

Stata

R

EViews

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a highly analytical Senior Agricultural Economist to join our client’s team. The role focuses on strategic market insights, economic modeling, and policy-oriented analysis to support agricultural businesses, policymakers, and investors.

You will develop forecasts, analyze trade dynamics, mentor junior economists, and collaborate with government bodies and industry groups.