Western Cape Government Senior Agricultural Economist: Production Economics Jobs in South Africa

Western Cape Government Senior Agricultural Economist: Production Economics Jobs in South Africa



Job Purpose
  • The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the agricultural and agribusiness sector by rendering services production/farm management economics. This post is stationed in Elsenburg, Stellenbosch.

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

    [Recommendation
  • Knowledge of economic and financial analytical techniques.

    Key Performance Areas
  • Coordinate production economics related programmes such as financial record keeping and enterprise budget developent; Coordinate financial record keeping programme for farmers in the Western Cape;
  • Analyse financial statements for farm businesses and make recommendations for improvement;
  • Perform agricultural economic studies, which include but not limited to viability studies, business plan development and its evaluation, feasibility studies, cash-flows and sensitivity analysis;
  • Develop new enterprise budgets and facilitate the development of these budgets by collecting, verifying, interpreting and evaluation of data;
  • Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on production economics activities and studies which include but not limited to financial record keeping, viability studies, business plan development and its evaluation, feasibility studies, cash-flows and sensitivity analysis;
  • Continuous in-depth study
    or research of developments, patterns and trends in the field of production economics by making use of recognized scientific methods; Do ongoing literature reviews and remaining well-informed regarding local and international development in the field of production economics;
  • Give advice to the top level management and communicate the research findings by means of technical and popular publications and presentations; Perform administrative and related functions;
  • Supervision of subordinates, performance and financial management.

    Competencies
    Knowledge of the clear articulation of the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in relation to production economics;
  • Skills needed:
  • Excellent networking;
  • Report writing;
  • Presentation;
  • Advanced computer literacy. Ability to communicate technical information accurately (written and verbal).

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Western Cape Government Senior Agricultural Economist: Production Economics Jobs in South Africa

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