Researcher at Agriseta

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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