Research Assistant - Stellenbosch Verfied

Salary Negotiable Stellenbosch, Western Cape Stellenbosch, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 31-03-2015 10:53:07 AM
28-04-2015 10:53:07 AM
Research Assistant (Agriculture)
Established Supply Chain Company is currently seeking to employ a graduate or young professional to join their successful team.
The successful applicant must be strong in numbers, have excellent communication skills, good attention to detail and highly organized. You will be responsible for performing a variety of support task functions.

Qualifying criteria:
• Post-Graduate Degree – preferred subjects in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, combination of Agri Economics and Agronomy is important OR Agri Economics / Statistics / Econometrics
• Solid Farming background
• Geographic information Systems skills or training preferred, but optional
• Must be fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English)
• Able to work in a fast paced professional office environment with multi-tasking skills
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Preference will be given to individuals with exposure to the Grain Industry
• Must be able to work overtime where necessary

Duties will include but aren’t limited to:
• Data collection
• Capture and processing for the purpose of statistical, geospatial and quantitative analysis
• Frequent report writing
• Assist Senior Researcher on various research projects and ongoing reporting
• Crop tours with Senior Researcher

Please note: Should you not receive a response within 48 hours, please consider your application as unsuccessful