Field Enumerator

**Work Where You Live**

Vacancy: Field Enumerator / Field Researcher

Department: Field Operations

Location: Assigned Province / District

Contract Type: Project-Based Contract

Reports To: Field Supervisor

Salary Expectations: ZAR 5 000,00 - ZAR 10, 000.00 monthly earnings (inclusive of incentive or commission structures and travel or transport allowances)

**Preferred Geographical Locations (Local Area Recruitment)**

See the below areas for **WESTERN CAPE**:

- Paarl / Wellington / Worcester
- Hopefield / Langebaan / Saint Helena Bay / Saldana / Vredenburg
- Eerste Revier / Franschhoek / Stellenbosch
- Citrusdal / Clanwilliam / Piketberg
- Baarydale / Beaufort West / Bredasdorp / Caledon / Gansbaai / Grabouw / Hermanus / Kleinmond / Murraysburg / Vredendal
- George / Oudtshoorn
- Riebeek
- Plettenburg Bay
- Mossel Bay
- Knysna

**About the Role**

InTrade Africa is recruiting Field Enumerators to support large-scale, on-the-ground data collection across formal and informal trade environments.

This role is best suited to individuals who are people-confident, disciplined, patient, and comfortable working in busy real-world environments. Extensive training will be provided **[Training to commence on January 5th].**

**What We’re Looking For**

Applicants must demonstrate the following capabilities:
Strong communication and people skills
- Confident approaching shop owners, cashiers, and staff
- Comfortable asking direct questions clearly and respectfully

Comfortable working in busy or crowded environments
- Includes tuck shops, spaza shops, informal outlets, taverns, and high foot-traffic areas

Ability to follow detailed questionnaires accurately
- Able to read, understand, and complete step-by-step surveys
- Must not rush, skip sections, or guess answers

Patience and professionalism
- Willing to wait for staff to finish serving customers before engaging
- Able to work calmly during peak periods and school holidays

High level of integrity and accountability
- Must stick to assigned routes and daily targets
- Expected to report challenges, refusals, or deviations honestly

Confidence handling rejection or difficult interactions
- Able to remain calm, respectful, and composed
- Not easily intimidated by refusals or pushback

Strong time management and self-discipline
- Able to work independently in the field
- Manages daily movement between multiple outlets effectively
- Is NOT prone to absenteeism

Relevant experience (advantageous)
- Previous experience in fieldwork, customer service, sales, promotions, or surveys is an advantage

Physically mobile and adaptable
- Comfortable walking long distances daily
- Able to adjust to different working conditions and environments

**Key Responsibilities**
- Walk assigned areas to identify and engage retail and informal trade outlets
- Capture accurate outlet data using the InTrade Mobile App
- Take clear outlet photographs and ensure GPS accuracy
- Explain the purpose of the project professionally to outlet staff
- Submit complete, accurate forms daily with no duplication
- Report safety concerns, refusals, or access issues to the Supervisor

**Salary & Incentives**

This role is performance
- and quality-driven and includes:

- A base hourly/daily rate
- Incentives linked to:

- Daily submission targets
- Data quality scores
- Discipline and Attitude
- High-quality, consistent performance is rewarded.

**Tools & Allowances (Project Dependent)**
- Android Smartphone
- Mobile data allowance and SIM
- Transport top-ups / allowances where applicable
- Field ID, visibility gear, and introduction letters

**Important to Note**
- This is not a desk job
- Expect early starts, long walks, and varied weather conditions
- Professional conduct in the field is mandatory
- Performance is actively monitored through quality checks and GPS validation

**Minimum Requirements**
- South African ID or valid work permit
- Matric (preferred)
- Smartphone literacy
- Fluent in local language + basic English
- Comfortable working on foot for extended periods
- Field Enumerators or Surveyors (previous research, audits, or census-style work)
- Promoters or Brand Ambassadors working in retail or informal trade environments
- Sales Representatives (especially FMCG, informal trade, or door-to-door sales)
- Customer Service Staff from high-volume retail, call-outs, or frontline roles
- Community Field Workers or Outreach Staff

Youth with informal trade exposure, including those who have worked in or around:

- Spaza shops
- Tuck shops
- Taverns / Shebeens
- Street vendors or market stalls
- Graduates or students seeking practical, field-based experience in data collection, market research, or operations

**Job Type**: Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: R5 000,00 - R10 000,00 per month

Work Location: On the road