Key requirements: Fieldworkers
Minimum of a relevant undergraduate qualification.
Preferably a minimum of an Honours degree.
At least three years’ experience in qualitative and quantitative fieldwork (undertaking surveys, focus groups and key informant interviews).
Fluency in English, as well as one other national language.
Flexibility and willingness to take on additional tasks as per project requirements.
Experience with digital data collection methods.
High personal motivation and self-management.
Articulate and tactful communication skills.
Prior fieldwork experience with HSRC is an added advantage.
Only applications with a South African identity document/card can apply.
Excellent interpersonal, organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
Able to work under pressure.
Intellectual and personal integrity, a well-developed work ethic, and drive.
In addition, at least 2 years of prior fieldwork supervision experience in managing fieldwork teams is an advantage.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Overall responsibility for supervising fieldwork team.
Participate in and support training of fieldworkers.
Assign work to fieldwork team members.
Ensure full understanding of the HSRC and project processes.
Ensure that data collectors secure informed consent from participants where applicable.
Report on fieldwork progress directly to the Fieldwork Manager.
Ensure quality work by following processes, procedures and steps outlined in the training material and as instructed.
Management of fieldwork assets as provided by the HSRC.
Ability to work in a multicultural and interdisciplinary team.
High personal motivation, self-management, and attention to detail.
Complete any other relevant tasks essential to the successful completion of the data collection as part of the project.
Communicate on a continuous basis as necessary with the Fieldwork Manager on aspects of the project in need of clarification.
Perform/execute any other tasks/responsibilities which are essential for the successful completion of the fieldwork.
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