JOB PURPOSE
To administer research within Skills Planning Department.
ROLE CONTEXT
Administration of research functions within the Skills Planning department in the Research Unit working closely with Research Manager
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA – FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS
RESEARCH
Support the Research Manager within the Research division to strengthen the Sector Skills Plan and AgriSETA specific research
Conduct desktop, field, and telephonic research
Under the guidance of the Research Manager develop questionnaires/interview schedules and other data gathering tools for stakeholders
Administer face – to – face interviews/questionnaires and telephonic interviews with stakeholders
Manage records and tracking of all the questionnaires received
Capture research data
Collate all records of all the questionnaires received
CAPTURING OF DATA
Data collection and capturing of questionnaires for incorporating into the Sector Skills Plan and Research Reports
Administering, capturing, and editing all questionnaires for all research related activities
SECTOR SKILLS COMMITTEES
Organise Sector Skills Committee (SSC) meetings and plenaries
Draft minutes for meetings
Receive and capture travel claims
Conduct site visits prior to the Sector Skills Committees meeting and plenary
Organizing Sector Skills Committees files
Responsible for the logistical arrangements
MANAGEMENT OF DATA
Collate, capture, and store all questionnaires and other research tools used to capture
Compile research related data on request
Maintain various datasets
Basic data analysis
STAKEHOLDER LIAISON
Maintain stakeholder relations.
Provide guidance to stakeholders on research opportunities.
Provide feedback on travel claims for SSC members
ADMINISTRATION
Organize meetings for research purposes with stakeholders. Generate weekly and monthly reports
Assist with basic administration tasks
Manage records and tracking of all research-related activities
AD HOC
Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Internal departments: All departments within AgriSETA
External research partners and stakeholders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
NQF Level 6 Qualification or Equivalent with Research Methodology as a module
A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
2 years’ experience conducting research
Experience in undertaking interviews and questionnaires with individuals and focus groups
Basic statistics experience
Drivers license is mandatory
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Be willing to travel
Project management skills
Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Have the necessary administrative skills
Demonstrate ability to work well as part of a team
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