Senior Research Specialist

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa MECS Africa Full time

South Africa, Gauteng - Tshwane (Pretoria)
- R 950000 - R 1250000 Annually Cost To Company

The main purpose of the role is to conduct studies in all aspects of society, past events, human relationships, and human behaviour amongst groups in order to analyse societal structures and suggest solutions to achieve organizational goals.

**Requirements**:

- Relevant Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF 8) AND 10-15 years' experience in social research, program development and monitoring and evaluation in a commercial entity with a national footprint, of which 3 - 4 years at specialist level.
- OR
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) AND 12 - 15 years’ experience in a social research environment of a commercial entity with a national footprint of which 3-4 years should be at a specialist level
- Strong orientation and insights relevant to the Research and Analysis profession
- Expertise in the design of end to end qualitative and quantitative research processes
- Strong Qualitative and Quantitative research approaches
- Strong social intervention design skills
- Ability to conduct Benchmarking Studies
- Monitoring and Evaluation of impact studies
- Expert in case study development
- Confidence in using assorted computer and information research and analysis technologies
- Attention-to-detail Orientation
- Critical thinking and ability to ask the right questions
- Strong interview skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Impeccable in research report writing
- Produce relevant outputs at speed without compromising quality
- Be curious, compassionate, rigorous and organised
- Build and maintain strong relationships with designated team, business unit and operations
- Develop deep understanding of human dynamics across the value chain

For more information please contact:

- Lisa Baxendale



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