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  • mbombela (nelspruit), mpumalanga, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support Educational Psychology projects. The role involves data collection, literature reviews, and preparing research reports in a remote/hybrid setup with occasional meetings in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA. You will work with senior researchers, apply quantitative and qualitative methods, and...


  • mpumalanga, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support Educational Psychology projects. The role involves data collection, literature reviews, and preparing research reports in a remote/hybrid setup with occasional meetings in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA. You will work with senior researchers, apply quantitative and qualitative methods, and...


  • mpumalanga, za, Mpumalanga Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support Educational Psychology projects. The role involves data collection, literature reviews, and preparing research reports in a remote/hybrid setup with occasional meetings in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA.You will work with senior researchers, apply quantitative and qualitative methods, and...


  • mbombela (nelspruit), mpumalanga, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for a leading scientific research institution. This fully remote role allows you to contribute to groundbreaking projects from your home workspace, with occasional mandatory meetings or lab work near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA. You will assist in data collection and analysis, literature reviews, and report...


  • mpumalanga, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for a leading scientific research institution. This fully remote role allows you to contribute to groundbreaking projects from your home workspace, with occasional mandatory meetings or lab work near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA. You will assist in data collection and analysis, literature reviews, and...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Research Assistant for a fully remote genomics research institute. You will support genomics projects through data analysis, database management, experimental design and interpretation, collaborating with colleagues worldwide.Ideal candidate has a degree in Genomics/Bioinformatics, experience with NGS data, Python or R, and strong...


  • mpumalanga, za, Mpumalanga Placements24 Full-time

    Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant for a leading scientific research institution. This fully remote role allows you to contribute to groundbreaking projects from your home workspace, with occasional mandatory meetings or lab work near Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA.You will assist in data collection and analysis, literature reviews, and report...

  • Research Assistant

    4 hours ago


    gauteng, South Africa Orca Communications Full-time

    We're hiring: Research Assistant (Johannesburg) - Qualitative fieldwork on water & sanitation Project: Water and Sanitation in Johannesburg Where: Johannesburg area When: September-October (8 weeks) Type: Paid, on-site, part-time (local hire) What you'll do (qualitative only) Conduct semi-structured interviews with residents, community leaders, and NGOs...

  • Research Assistant

    4 hours ago


    durban, kwazulu natal, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full-time

    The application closing date: 26 Oct 2026 Description: The Research Assistant will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in AHRI focusing on tuberculosis research. The incumbent’s main responsibility is to work with clinical samples in the BSL-2 and BSL-3. Brief overview of duties Perform laboratory activities related to the project. ...

  • Research Assistant

    4 hours ago


    milnerton, western cape, South Africa Flourish Research Full-time

    Valkyrie Clinical Trials (VCT), a Flourish Research Company, is a leading Oncology multi-site clinical research network withexpertisein Oncology research. VCT approaches clinical research with a deep sense of humanity, compassion, and sincere kindness. VCT was founded by leading Clinical Oncologist, Dr. David Berz, and has multiple sites spanning California...

  • Research Assistant

    2 days ago


    Cape Town, South Africa University of Cape Town Lung Institute Full-time

    Minimum Requirements: - Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification - Undergraduate qualification in a health-related discipline - Postgraduate qualification in public health, epidemiology and/or biostatistics - Experience in a research environment/or clinical experience related to child health would be advantageous - Strong academic writing skills and...


  • polokwane, limpopo, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client, a leading scientific research institution based in Polokwane, is seeking a dedicated and inquisitive Graduate Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects. This role is perfect for a recent graduate with a strong academic background and a passion for scientific inquiry. You will assist senior researchers in data...


  • durban, kwazulu natal, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Npc Full-time

    The application closing date: 29 Oct 2026 Description: AHRI is looking for a Clinic Research Assistant (CRA) who will be based at our Somkhele campus. The purpose of this job is to work on interventions under the HIV prevention programme including the Accelerating Community-Centred Equitable Lenacapavir for key and priority populations in South Africa...

  • Executive Assistant

    4 hours ago


    johannesburg, gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Bank India Full-time

    Job Description The purpose of the role is as follows: To drive the growth of the business by assisting to shape and deliver on strategy in partnership with the relevant executive / manager and leadership teams in the business.To project manage various strategic activities and ensure delivery of the manager / function’s key objectives. Responsibilities ...


  • mbombela (nelspruit), mpumalanga, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client, a leading scientific research institution, is seeking a meticulous and inquisitive Graduate Research Assistant to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote role, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking research from the comfort of your own workspace, ideally within commuting distance to Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA for...


  • Newcastle, South Africa Newcastle University Full-time £34,630 - £36,320 Contract

    Salary: Reserach Assistant - £34,630 - £36,320 per annum             Reserach Associate - £37,369 - £39,560 per annum   Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support...


  • Remote, South Africa Plennegy (Pty) Ltd. Full-time

    Collect seed from the seed store and arrange as indicated on the planting lists as prepared by production/breeders.?Correctly numbering of seed as indicated on the planting lists.?This applies to all production, breeding and screening programmes responsible for; grow out evaluations, desease screening trials and trials at different locations. oCorrect...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Blacksmith Agency LLC Full-time

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Associate to join our remote team. You will support site readiness, remote monitoring, and assist with study start-up, site management, and close-out activities under SOPs and regulatory guidelines.Ideal candidates have a life sciences degree, knowledge of ICH GCP, strong communication...

  • Research Assistant

    4 days ago


    gauteng, za, Gauteng Orca Communications Full-time

    We're hiring: Research Assistant (Johannesburg) - Qualitative fieldwork on water & sanitationProject: Water and Sanitation in JohannesburgWhere: Johannesburg area When: September-October (8 weeks) Type: Paid, on-site, part-time (local hire)What you'll do (qualitative only)Conduct semi-structured interviews with residents, community leaders, and NGOs -focused...


  • Newcastle, South Africa Newcastle University Full-time £37,369 - £46,970 Contract

    Salary: £37,369.00 - £46,970.00  per annum   Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.   Closing Date: 23 November 2026   The Role   Newcastle University is seeking...