Western Cape Agriculture’s Economics Opportunity Pays R413,001–R486,501 a Year
The advertised Agricultural Economist: Macro and Resource Economics opportunity, reference AGR 63/2026 / WCG261019-3, pays R413,001–R486,501 annually.
Qualifications and experience
An appropriate NQF Level 8 qualification or equivalent with Economics and/or Agricultural Economics as major subjects and a Code B or higher driving licence are required. Relevant capabilities include agriculture and agribusiness knowledge, macroeconomics, resource economics, research, economic and statistical analysis, reporting and data management.
What the work involves
The work combines research and analysis, advice to management and industry stakeholders, maintaining economic databases and supporting departmental training. It contributes to agricultural and agribusiness economic services in macroeconomic policy, trade, resource economics and rural development.
How to apply
Apply through the official vacancy page below before 30 November 2026. The advert does not give a closing hour or timezone. Follow the online system’s document requests; the notice requires shortlisted candidates to provide completed and signed vetting and supporting documents within the communicated timeframe before interview. Late applications are not accepted. Online technical support is available Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, at 086 137 0214. The post is permanent. The work setting is Elsenburg.
Selection and remuneration notes
Shortlisted candidates undertake practical and integrity assessments. Employment-equity targets and reference checks form part of selection. Benefits for qualifying employees are funded or co-funded under the applicable rules; do not assume every allowance applies to every appointment.
Read the official vacancy and application instructions
Assessing your fit for this economics opportunity
The advertised work connects research and data with decisions affecting agriculture and agribusiness. Applicants should consider whether they can explain an economic finding clearly to a reader who is not a specialist, as well as carry out the analysis itself.
For your own preparation, identify a research or analytical example that shows the question investigated, the data used, the method chosen and the limits of the conclusion. Use genuine work and distinguish your contribution from that of a supervisor or wider team. Do not claim that a correlation proves a cause or omit a limitation simply to make the result sound stronger.
Check your qualification against the subject requirement
The advert specifies the qualification level and Economics or Agricultural Economics as major subjects. Check your academic record against both aspects. A broadly related qualification should not automatically be described as equivalent; where equivalence is uncertain, seek clarification through the employer’s published enquiry route.
Prepare for an evidence-based application
Organise employment and study dates, relevant analytical experience and accurate contact details before using the online application system. When describing software or statistical skills, state what you have actually used and the work you completed with it. Do not add tools or methods merely because they appear in other job adverts.
The advertised salary is a range rather than a promise of appointment at the highest figure. Read the eventual appointment terms before assuming a particular starting salary or benefit entitlement. Keep the vacancy reference and submitted application confirmation for later correspondence.
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