Research Assistant -Statistics at Moses Kotane Institute

REQUIREMENTS:

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of A Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Statistics/Mathematics or related
• Must have a Valid driver's License
• Must have at least 3 - 5 years’ experience in a research-intensive or analytical role in the related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative research
• Proven experience in working with quantitative methods, processing and analysis of data
• Experience in contributing to policy briefs, or academic publications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and at least one data analysis software
• Experience in a data management role will be added as an advantage.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• The successful candidate must have:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Dynamic and highly committed to working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of the procedures used in gathering and reporting statistics.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, attention to detail and ability to follow set deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate will be required to:
• Conduct economic research
• Support development and implementation of data collection methodologies and tools to optimize data quality for research projects.
• Assist the Institute with the development and maintenance of data management systems.
• Maintaining data quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings
• Contribute to publications.

DISQUALIFIERS:

•  A candidate with a pending or Criminal Convictions /Pending or Disciplinary Records / False representation or dishonesty, will be disqualified. 

CLOSING DATE: 24 JANUARY 2026