Western Cape Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Economist Marketing and Agribusiness (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 09/2023 R1
Details
Closing Date
2024/05/06
Reference Number
WCG240405-1
Tracking Number AGR 09/2023 R1
Job Title Agricultural Economist: Marketing and Agribusiness (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 09/2023 R1
Department Agriculture
Salary level 8
Enquiries Ms L Thabethe at (021) 808 7733
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Elsenburg
Job Purpose
The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support the agricultural and agribusiness sector by rendering services.
Minimum Requirements An appropriate Honours degree or equivalent qualification with Economics and/or Agricultural Economics as major subjects; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
Recommendation Food Science courses as part of your tertiary qualification; Experience in agricultural value chain(s); Working knowledge of the following: Agricultural marketing environment; Agricultural value chain/s; Agro-processing sector.
Key Performance Areas Perform market research with key emphasis on agricultural products, markets and value chains based on the department strategic/operational plan; Produce agricultural market information reports and other related systems/databases; Communicate with industry role players and represent the Western Cape on various platforms; Respond timely to enquiries relating to agricultural market information; Perform administrative and related functions.
Competencies Knowledge of the following: Clear articulation of the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in relation to value addition; Understanding niche markets and value adding for agricultural products; Proven computer literacy; Excellent networking, report writing and presentation skills; Ability to communicate technical information accurately; Written and verbal communication skills.
Remuneration
R 359 517 per annum (Salary level 8)
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Western Cape Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Economist Marketing and Agribusiness
R 359 517 per annum
Elsenburg
6 May 2024