NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) - RESEARCH ASSISTANT (CASSAVA PROJECT)

Qualifications & Experience: Honours Degree in Agricultural Economics or an equivalent qualification, Master's degree in Agricultural Economics or related subject will be an added advantage. 1-2 years of experience in research, analysis and data collection. 
 
Purpose: The Research Assistant will assist with collecting, interpreting and analysing research data and will coordinate liaison with the relevant stakeholders. 
 
Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of the MAP Act. Knowledge and understanding of Policies, Procedures and Legislation within the agricultural sector. Advanced research and analytical skills. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Project Management, Statistical, Problem Solving. Stakeholder management and Presentation and facilitation skills. 
 
The successful candidate will be expected to amongst others 
• 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. 
 
Please fill in the application form and forward your applications to:  hrrecruitment@namc.co.za. 
 
Closing date: 22 November 2022.
 
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.