NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST: TRADE RESEARCH

Qualifications & Experience: 
Candidate must have at least a bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics or an equivalent qualification. A Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics will be an added advantage. 2-4 years of experience in agricultural trade and/or market research. Knowledge of the MAP Act will be an added advantage. The candidate must be willing to travel. 
 
Skills & Knowledge: 
Knowledge and understanding of South Africa’s trade policies and commitments to the World Trade Organization. Understanding of agricultural food sectors and knowledge of the international trade databases. Ability to source, process and analyze trade data and trends. Advanced research and analysis skills, Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently and under pressure, Stakeholder management, Presentation and facilitation skills 
 
The successful candidate will be expected to amongst others 
• Conduct effective and timely research in the agricultural trade and marketing field; 
• Conduct trend analysis in trade, market and economics fields; 
• Analyze and advice on agricultural trade and marketing policies and strategies;
• Compile and publish research reports, journal and/or conference articles, and policy advisory briefs; 
• Coordinate and liaise with relevant stakeholders to gather data and information pertaining to agricultural trade and markets; 
• Represent the Markets and Economic Research Centre (MERC) in strategic agricultural trade forums; 
• Provide management support to specific research projects/programmes within the MERC and NAMC 
• Submit reports and submissions within the prescribed deadline.

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Please fill in the application form and forward your applications to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za. 
 
Closing date: 22 August 2022
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. 
 
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): 
I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA. 
 
Please visit www.namc.co.za or contact Ms Pamela Shoyisi at Pshoyisi@namc.co.za for further information.
 
The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.