Senior Analyst water and Agriculture

Job Title: Senior Analyst Water and Agriculture

Location: Foreshore, Cape Town
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: R50 - R55000

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Analyst to join a mission-driven organisation that is shaping the future of South Africas water and agriculture sectors. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in projects that promote innovation and investment in sustainable water and agricultural solutions, contributing to national and global green economy goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-cutting projects in the water and sustainable agriculture sectors.

• Conduct high-quality market research, data analysis, and develop compelling business cases for green technologies and infrastructure.

• Identify and address barriers to investment and uptake of green solutions in water and agriculture.

• Support technology and service providers through intelligence dissemination, partnership facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across government, private sector, and civil society.

• Provide strategic input to shape programme direction and contribute to broader green economy initiatives.

• Represent the organisation at forums, workshops, and industry events.

Minimum Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification, preferably at Masters level, in one of the following fields:
  Agriculture, Engineering, Science, Economics, Finance, Resource Management, or Environmental Sciences

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably within the agriculture or water sectors.

• Demonstrated experience in:

  • Market analysis and industry research

  • Business case development and feasibility studies

  • Project management and reporting

  • Stakeholder engagement and facilitation

• Solid understanding of South Africas agriculture and/or water sector and its policy landscape.

• Existing network within the public and/or private stakeholders in these sectors is highly advantageous.

Attributes and Competencies

• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills

• Ability to think strategically and translate insights into actionable recommendations

• Self-starter with excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple projects

• Passion for sustainability, impact-driven work, and supporting inclusive economic growth

Why Join This Team?

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact work in the green economy space, with access to diverse stakeholders and the ability to shape outcomes in two of South Africas most critical sectors. The organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, committed to professional growth and sector leadership.