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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) - RESEARCH ASSISTANT
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)
Research Assistant
REFERENCE: HRREC008/2021
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract
BASED IN: Pretoria
Qualifications & Experience:
Candidate must have at least an Honours Degree in Agricultural Economics or an equivalent qualification. A Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics will be an added advantage. 1-2 years’ experience in research, analysis and data collection. Knowledge of the MAP Act will be an added advantage.
Skills & Knowledge:
Knowledge and understanding of Policies, Procedures and Legislation within the agricultural sector. Advanced research and analysis skills, Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, Computer literacy, Project Management, Statistical, Problem Solving, Stakeholder management, Presentation and facilitation skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Assist with data gathering, interpretation and analysis of data.
• Conduct literature reviews on agricultural economics related topics.
• Provide effective and timely research support to specific projects / programmes and develop well researched sections of /and reports.
Qualifications & Experience:
Candidate must have at least an Honours Degree in Agricultural Economics or an equivalent qualification. A Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics will be an added advantage. 1-2 years’ experience in research, analysis and data collection. Knowledge of the MAP Act will be an added advantage.
Skills & Knowledge:
Knowledge and understanding of Policies, Procedures and Legislation within the agricultural sector. Advanced research and analysis skills, Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, Computer literacy, Project Management, Statistical, Problem Solving, Stakeholder management, Presentation and facilitation skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Assist with data gathering, interpretation and analysis of data.
• Conduct literature reviews on agricultural economics related topics.
• Provide effective and timely research support to specific projects / programmes and develop well researched sections of /and reports.
• Liaison with relevant stakeholders on issues pertaining to agriculture.
• Assist with the identification of market access opportunities for various commodities as per stakeholder needs.
• Assist with design of market linkage schemes and produce reports as required.
• Coordinate and facilitate linkages between the emerging producers and buyers of agricultural produce in order to achieve Government’s objectives.
• Produce various projects / programmes reports as required.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a qualification verification.
To apply for the position, please forward the relevant Job Application Form which is available in our website to hrrectuitment@namc.co.za closing date: 24 June 2021.
If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
Council Members: Mr. A. Petersen (Chairperson), Ms. T. Ntshangase (Deputy Chairperson), Prof. A. Jooste, Mr. S.J. Mhlaba, Ms. F. Mkile, Ms. N. Mokose, Ms. S. Naidoo, Prof. M. Qobo, Mr. G. Schutte and Dr. S.T. Xaba
• Assist with the identification of market access opportunities for various commodities as per stakeholder needs.
• Assist with design of market linkage schemes and produce reports as required.
• Coordinate and facilitate linkages between the emerging producers and buyers of agricultural produce in order to achieve Government’s objectives.
• Produce various projects / programmes reports as required.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a qualification verification.
To apply for the position, please forward the relevant Job Application Form which is available in our website to hrrectuitment@namc.co.za closing date: 24 June 2021.
If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
Council Members: Mr. A. Petersen (Chairperson), Ms. T. Ntshangase (Deputy Chairperson), Prof. A. Jooste, Mr. S.J. Mhlaba, Ms. F. Mkile, Ms. N. Mokose, Ms. S. Naidoo, Prof. M. Qobo, Mr. G. Schutte and Dr. S.T. Xaba