DESIGNATION

Researcher X2

Reporting to

Manager: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

Division

Skills Planning and Research 

Business Unit

Research

Office Location

Head office

JOB PURPOSE

To administer research within Skills Planning and Research department.

ROLE CONTEXT

Administration of research functions within the Skills Planning and Research department in the Research Unit working closely with Research Manager. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS

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 

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.  

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 

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 

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  

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.

AD HOC

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Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time

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

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.