Western Cape Government Senior Agricultural Economist: Macro and Resource Economics (Elsenburg) Jobs in South Africa

Western Cape Government Senior Agricultural Economist: Macro and Resource Economics (Elsenburg) Jobs in South Africa



Job Purpose
  • The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to oversee the rendering of services in the agricultural and agribusiness sector in the following areas: Macroeconomics /policy analysis/modeling, trade analysis, resource economics and rural development economics.
  • This post is stationed in Elsenburg, Stellenbosch.

    Minimum Requirements
  • Appropriate Honours degree or equivalent qualification with Agricultural Economics and/or Economics as major subjects; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

    Recommendation
  • A Master's degree in Economics and or Agricultural Economics;
  • Post graduate specialisation in economic research through the utilization of economic models with specific reference to partial equilibrium models;
  • Sound knowledge of econometrics.

    Key Performance Areas
  • Continuous in-depth study/research of development/patters/trends in a specific agricultural environment;
  • Undertake and oversee the analysis/identification of economic questions/challenges in a specific environment/situation pertaining to legislation, strategy, policy, initiatives and interventions;
  • Undertake and oversee the application, adaption and development of models in order
    to reflect current situation or forecast/project possible scenarios;
  • Undertake and oversee the compilation of the final output e.g. reports, position papers; information documents, populated database.
  • Perform adminstrative and related functions;
  • Undertake and oversee the provision of advice to internal and external stakeholders on the impact of forecast for decision-making, initiatives or interventions within a specific environment;
  • Establish and maintain a network for liaison with economic/agricultural analysis institutions and other stakeholders.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Western Cape Government Senior Agricultural Economist: Macro and Resource Economics (Elsenburg) Jobs in South Africa

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