Research Assistant (Onsite) - Hillcrest at Think South Africa

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist in conducting high-level research on approved research projects which meets peer review requirements.
• Contribute towards the successful delivery of research projects that aim to enhance Research, Development and Innovation.
• Actively participate and contribute towards the successful completion of large-scale research projects as part of a research team.
• Provide any research assistance required by the research project team.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of methods of data collection, such as questionnaires, surveys or interviews to meet the requirements of the research study.
• Assist in the implementation of appropriate analytical methodologies in order to analyse research data and form conclusions.
• Contribute towards the delivery of high-quality research results and reports within agreed deadlines and timescales.
• Assist in the preparation of professional research proposals to secure research projects.
• Prepare progress reports on the status of ongoing research studies and share timeously with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of publications and reports containing research findings for the express purpose of publishing the findings in refereed journals, scholarly book chapters or conference papers.
• Apply problem solving interventions where required to ensure that research projects remain on track to be completed timeously.
• Proactively raise any threats to the successful completion of the research study and take corrective measures where necessary.
• Ensure the correct application of relevant research and analytical systems that can enable the successful completion of research studies.
• Contribute towards continuously ensuring that all research practices and processes are geared towards the cutting-edge delivery of research that contributes towards the public good. Assist in conducting high-level research on approved research projects which meets peer review requirements.
• Contribute towards the successful delivery of research projects that aim to enhance Research and Development and Innovation.
• Ensure proper alignment of all research studies with the objectives of the organisation.
• Contribute towards the creation of a Research Centre of Excellence that provides cutting-edge research solutions.
• Contribute towards the creation of research quality standards that align to the strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Continuously strive to exceed all quality standards in all research studies undertaken.
• Embark on continuous development initiatives aimed at automating research practices and employing cutting-edge technologies.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
• Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information to stakeholders when required.
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.
• Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that research best practices are implemented across the organisation.
• Ensure strict adherence to all research requirements.
• Maintain ethical and GCP principles throughout research conduct.
• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks for the organisation.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements where necessary.
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimize business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

 Requirements:

• Degree in Research related field such as Social Sciences or equivalent.
• GCP Certification.
• 2 years of Social Science experience or similar.  
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Master's Degree in Social Sciences or equivalent is advantageous.
• Clear Criminal record