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