Agricultural Economist - Market Analysis

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist to join their team based in Paarl . This critical role involves analyzing market trends, economic factors, and policy impacts on the agricultural sector, with a specific focus on the wine industry and related agricultural products in the Western Cape. You will be responsible for providing strategic insights and forecasts to support business development, investment decisions, and risk management.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong quantitative background, excellent research skills, and a deep understanding of agricultural markets and economics.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of local and international agricultural markets, including supply, demand, and price dynamics.
• Develop economic models to forecast commodity prices, production costs, and market trends.
• Assess the impact of government policies, trade agreements, and economic factors on the agricultural sector.
• Provide economic feasibility studies for new agricultural projects and investments.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and policy briefs for management and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with farm managers and stakeholders to gather data and validate economic models.
• Monitor and report on agricultural trade flows and competitiveness.

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in agricultural economic analysis, market research, or policy analysis.
• Strong quantitative and econometric modeling skills.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, Eviews) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the agricultural sector, particularly in the Western Cape.

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for attending economic forums and industry conferences.
• Access to extensive market research data and analytical tools.
• A professional and intellectually stimulating work environment.