Published: Monday, August 22, 2022
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RESEARCHERS X2
SALARY SCALE PATERSON C4 LEVEL 6 (R481 448,44) Ref: AgriS081/2022
DESIGNATION |
Researcher X2 |
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Manager: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation |
Division |
Skills Planning and Research |
Business Unit |
Research |
Office Location |
Head office |
JOB PURPOSE
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To administer research within Skills Planning and Research department. |
ROLE CONTEXT
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Administration of research functions within the Skills Planning and Research department in the Research Unit working closely with Research Manager. |
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA |
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FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS |
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RESEARCH |
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Support the Research Manager and/or within the Research division to strengthen the Sector Skills Plan and AgriSETA-specific research |
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Conduct desktop, field, and telephonic research |
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Under the guidance of the Research Manager develop questionnaires/interview schedules and other data gathering tools to stakeholders |
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Administer face–to-face interviews/questionnaires and telephonic interviews to stakeholders |
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Manage records and tracking of the all the questionnaires received |
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Capture research data |
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Collate all records of the all the questionnaires received |
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CAPTURING OF DATA |
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Data collection and capturing of questionnaires for incorporating into the Sector Skills Plan and Research Reports. |
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Administering, capturing, and editing all questionnaires for all research-related activities. |
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SECTOR SKILLS COMMITTEES |
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Organise Sector Skills Committees meetings and plenary Draft minutes for meetings |
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Receive and capture travel claims |
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Conduct site visits prior the Sector Skills Committees meeting and plenary |
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Organising Sector Skills Committees files |
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Responsible for the logistical arrangements |
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MANAGEMENT OF DATA |
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Collate, capture and store all questionnaires and other research tools used to capture |
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Compile research related data on request |
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Maintain various data sets |
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Basic data analysis |
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STAKEHOLDER LIAISON |
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Maintain stakeholder relations Provide guidance to stakeholders on research opportunities |
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Provide feedback on travel claims for SSC members |
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ADMINISTRATION |
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Organise meetings for research purposes with stakeholders. Generate weekly and monthly reports |
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Assist with basic administration tasks |
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Manage records and tracking of all research-related activities. |
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AD HOC |
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Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time |
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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS |
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Internal departments: All departments within AgriSETA External research partners and stakeholders |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE |
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NQF Level 6 Qualification or Equivalent with Research Methodology as a module. A relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. |
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2 years solid experience in the research environment. |
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Experience in undertaking interviews and questionnaires with individuals and focus groups. |
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Basic statistics experience. |
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Driving license is mandatory. |
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES |
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Be willing to travel Project management skills |
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Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook |
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Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills |
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Have the necessary administrative skills |
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Demonstrate ability to work well as part of a team |
Employment Period: Permanent
An updated CV with a covering letter (excluding certificates) should be forwarded to: Recruitment@agriseta.co.za
Enquiries: Baepi@agriseta.co.za
Note: Communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us in 4 weeks after closing date of this advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.
This advertisement has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for short-listing. AgriSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be afforded to candidates in terms of Employment Equity Plan. |
Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regards will be appreciated. |