Senior Analyst water and Agriculture

The Legends Agency; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven organisation is seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst in South Africa to lead projects enhancing innovation in water and agriculture. Candidates should have a Master's degree and a minimum of 4 years' experience. This role involves market research, project management, and stakeholder engagement, making a significant impact in promoting sustainable solutions in critical sectors.

Benefits

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Access to diverse stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in agriculture or water sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in market analysis and industry research.
• Solid understanding of South Africa's agriculture and/or water sector and its policy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects in water and agriculture sectors.
• Conduct market research and develop business cases.
• Identify barriers to investment in green solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Market analysis

Education

Postgraduate qualification (Master's level) in Agriculture, Engineering, Science, Economics, Finance, Resource Management, or Environmental Sciences

Job description

About the job Senior Analyst water and Agriculture

Job Title: Senior Analyst Water and Agriculture

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Analyst to join a mission-driven organisation that is shaping the future of South Africas water and agriculture sectors. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in projects that promote innovation and investment in sustainable water and agricultural solutions, contributing to national and global green economy goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-cutting projects in the water and sustainable agriculture sectors.
• Conduct high-quality market research, data analysis, and develop compelling business cases for green technologies and infrastructure.
• Identify and address barriers to investment and uptake of green solutions in water and agriculture.
• Support technology and service providers through intelligence dissemination, partnership facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across government, private sector, and civil society.
• Provide strategic input to shape programme direction and contribute to broader green economy initiatives.
• Represent the organisation at forums, workshops, and industry events.

A postgraduate qualification, preferably at Masters level, in one of the following fields:
Agriculture, Engineering, Science, Economics, Finance, Resource Management, or Environmental Sciences

Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably within the agriculture or water sectors.

Demonstrated experience in:

• Market analysis and industry research
• Business case development and feasibility studies
• Project management and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Solid understanding of South Africas agriculture and/or water sector and its policy landscape.
• Existing network within the public and/or private stakeholders in these sectors is highly advantageous.

Attributes and Competencies

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
• Ability to think strategically and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Self-starter with excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Passion for sustainability, impact-driven work, and supporting inclusive economic growth

Why Join This Team?

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact work in the green economy space, with access to diverse stakeholders and the ability to shape outcomes in two of South Africas most critical sectors. The organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, committed to professional growth and sector leadership.