Ellen Matsei

Research-focused Data Analyst, with extensive years of experience designing experiments, conducting statistical analysis, and developing forecasting models for complex economic and agricultural systems. Experienced programmer in Python, SQL and EViews. Skilled at translating research questions into data collection strategies, conducting rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses transforming data through coding, and communicating findings through high-quality visualizations (POWER BI, Data Studio) and storytelling written reports.

Proven ability to work independently on research projects while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Academic research background with published work in econometrics and climate-economic modelling.

Director: Statistics & Economic Analysis | Research & Data Analytics Lead - Department of Agriculture

(2006-10)

• Extensive years of National Agricultural statistics collection, processing and dissemination, presenting industry and official statistical publications for executive decision making throughout since 2006. Same role on releasing agricultural economic reports and presenting insights on a regular basis.
• Within the role 2009 to 2022 to built a National Producer monitoring system (Farmer Register) from the ground up, reaching 200K records by designing targeted awareness campaigns and strategic data-collection questionnaires. Managed end-to-end research pipelines: experiment design → data collection → statistical analysis → visualization → publication. Developed Power BI dashboards translating complex analyses into actionable insights for policy stakeholders.
• Conducted Gross Value econometric and forecasting analysis using (EViews) from 2023 to 2024 to project agricultural sector trends, commodity prices, and supply-demand dynamics; communicated findings through technical reports and ministerial briefings.
• Collaborated with international research partners (FAO, OECD, SADC, AFDB, IGC) continuously economic development, and climate-economic impacts; contributed quantitative analysis and methodological expertise.
• Reporting on SDG and food-security indicator frameworks using statistical methods; conducted impact analysis and outcome evaluation for national programmes.

Principal Statistician & Research Lead - Department of Agriculture

(2005-03 - 2006-09)

• Designed agricultural census questionnaires and data collection protocols; conducted power analysis and sampling strategy evaluation.
• Conducted descriptive and comparative statistical analyses of provincial agricultural data; produced research publications and technical reports.
• Managed research team; coordinated data collection fieldwork and quality assurance across multiple provinces.

Senior Survey Statistician | Research Analyst - Statistics South Africa

(2003-01 - 2005-02)

• Designed and managed national survey studies; conducted experiment design, power analysis, and survey questionnaire development.
• Conducted statistical analysis of fiscal and economic data; produced research reports and visualization dashboards.
• Facilitated research workshops with government stakeholders to validate methodology and interpret findings.

BCom Honours - Economics & Econometrics - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2024-12)

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Milpark Business School, Johannesburg

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics & Statistics - Vista University / University of Pretoria

University Diploma in Education - Maths & Science - North West University