Junior Economist
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Encouraging analytical problem-solver professional with talents for team building,
leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & ADVISORY - LEARNER | 11/2023 to 09/2024
Land bank - Centurion, Gauteng
Compiled industry alert reports on risk development within an industry that may impact the bank’s clients such as disease outbreaks, natural disasters, trade disruptions etc.
Compiled industry update/ reports to give progress on the developments relating to the issued agri alerts.
Assisted in the compilation and submission of AEA quarterly agricultural conditions reports to CROM, EXCO, CIC, RGC.
The quarterly agricultural conditions report consisted of a summary on climatic and agricultural conditions for the different regions within south Africa covering a three-month period.
The report also included information on rainfall, temperature, dam levels, plant growth conditions and climatic forecasts for a particular quarter period.
Assisted with the compilation of an agricultural outlook 2024 which consisted of the Horticulture industry, Grains industry and Livestock industry.
Provided Input for preparation of unit presentations
Built and maintained industry database focusing on:
-Livestock price trends: poultry, piggery, beef (weaners, carcass, feed prices)
-Horticulture price trends: deciduous fruit, macadamia, citrus, table grapes,
vegetables
-Grains price & production trends: CEC data on production, maize, soya bean,
wheat, sunflower
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics
Bcom economics and Risk management
