Job Description:The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals 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.(ads1)Job Responsibilities:Undertake and oversee the analysis/identification of economic questions/challenges in a specific environment/situation pertaining to legislation, strategy, policy, initiatives;Continuous in-depth study/research of development/patters/trends in resources, macro-economics, trade, investment and rural development;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 etcJob Requirements:A valid driving license (Code B or higher).A minimum of 3 years relevant experience;Post graduate specialisation in economic research through the utilization of economic models with specific reference to partial equilibrium models;A Master’s degree in Economics and or Agricultural Economics;Appropriate Honours degree or equivalent qualification with Agricultural Economics and/or Economics as major subjects;Job Details:Company:Western Cape GovernmentVacancy Type:Full TimeJob Location:StellenboschApplication Deadline: N/A(ads2)Apply Hereinstantcareers.net#J-18808-Ljbffr