Bonani Nyhodo
Agricultural Economist
Silverton,South Africa
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Manager – Trade Research
National Agricultural Marketing Council
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2013 - 04.2018
- To effectively manage all International Economics trade research and development and ensure relevant research is conducted in a timely and cost effective manner, Accountable to ensure that environment scans and identify potential problems/opportunities pertaining to agricultural marketing that require well researched outcomes and to initiate such research through internal or external channels in order to ensure the development of reports that can be used to advise internal and external stakeholders, To provide strategic input into the strategies of the Markets and Economic Research Centre, MERC, and To liaise with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Directly Affected Groups on matters pertaining to the marketing of agricultural products in order to ensure compliance with the MAPA of 1996
Senior Researcher (National Agricultural Marketing Council)
11.2009 - 01.2012
- To effectively manage trade research and development research within the trade focus area and ensure relevant research is conducted in a timely and cost effective manner, To conduct environment scans and identify potential problems/opportunities pertaining to agricultural marketing that require well researched outcomes and to initiate such research through internal or external channels in order to ensure the development of reports that can be used to advise internal and external stakeholders, To provide strategic input into the strategies of the Markets and Economic Research Centre, MERC, and Liaison with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Directly Affected Groups on matters pertaining to the marketing of agricultural products in order to ensure compliance with the MAPA of 1996.
Senior Economist (National Agricultural Marketing Council)
06.2007 - 10.2009
- To effectively manage specific research projects/programmes relating to a specific focus area within Market and Economic Research Centre (MERC) in terms of deadlines and budget, To assess the market environment, conduct research, analyse and develop well researched reports in order to provide input in the strategic management and development of various policy directions pertaining to a specific focus area pertaining to the marketing of agricultural products, and To coordinate and liaise with relevant stakeholders in order to gather data and information pertaining to specific projects/programmes.
Economist (National Agricultural Marketing Council)
04.2006 - 06.2007
- To effectively manage specific aspects of research projects/programmes relating to a specific focus area within Market and Economic Research Centre (MERC) in terms of deadlines and budget, To assess the market environment, conduct research, analyse and develop well researched reports in order to provide input in the strategic management and development of various policy directions pertaining to a specific focus area pertaining to the marketing of agricultural products, and To coordinate and liaise with relevant stakeholders in order to gather data and information pertaining to specific projects/programmes.
Young Professional (Department of Agriculture – Western Cape)
04.2005 - 04.2006
- To produce a research output, based on my M Sc thesis, and To assist in research project on macroeconomic related topics
Facilitator – Massive Food Production (Sala-Ukulandelwa women)
11.2003 - 12.2003
- A project financed by the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture and Department of Labour (5 year project), Assist resource poor farmers in planning of farm production and marketing, To assist in training the selected farmers on best production practises (bearing in mind their scale of production), and To assist in training the selected farmers on record keeping (financial and production)
Part-time tutor (Department of Economics – University of Fort Hare)
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Giving tutorial classes and marking of tutorial work, Assist in test invigilation and assignment marking.
Education
Senior Management Development Programme -
University of Stellenbosch
M Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) - undefined
University of Stellenbosch
B Sc Honours (Agricultural Economics) - undefined
University of Stellenbosch
B Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) - undefined
University of Fort Hare
Matric Certificate - undefined
Dalindyebo High School
EDP - Business School
University of Stellenbosch
South Africa 01.2017 - 08.2017
Affiliations
- Member of Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA) - National
- Member of the African Association of African Association of Agricultural Economists - International
- Member of International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IAMA) – International
- Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economist – International
Custom
- Mr. Mandla Benedict Gilimani, National Treasury: Local Government Budget Analysis: Intergovernmental Relations, (012) 315 5807, (012) 395 6553, 082 311 6130
- Mr. Mfusi Mjonono, Department of Agriculture, Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Private Bag X 1, ELSENBURG 7607, (021) 808 5200, (021) 808 5210, 078 456 2973
- Mr. Sakhumzi Diza, Standard Bank South Africa, Agri Credit Big Ticket, 6th Floor, 5 Simmonds Street, Johannesburg 2107, +27 11 636 3128, +27 767897983 or +27843241713
Personal Information
- ID Number: 790421 5447 083
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
EDP - Business School
University of Stellenbosch
01.2017 - 08.2017
Manager – Trade Research
National Agricultural Marketing Council
01.2013 - 04.2018
Senior Researcher (National Agricultural Marketing Council)
11.2009 - 01.2012
Senior Economist (National Agricultural Marketing Council)
06.2007 - 10.2009
Economist (National Agricultural Marketing Council)
04.2006 - 06.2007
Young Professional (Department of Agriculture – Western Cape)
04.2005 - 04.2006
Facilitator – Massive Food Production (Sala-Ukulandelwa women)
11.2003 - 12.2003
Part-time tutor (Department of Economics – University of Fort Hare)
01.2002 - 12.2002
Senior Management Development Programme -
University of Stellenbosch
M Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) - undefined
University of Stellenbosch
B Sc Honours (Agricultural Economics) - undefined
University of Stellenbosch
B Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) - undefined
University of Fort Hare
Matric Certificate - undefined
Dalindyebo High School
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