Researcher at Agriseta

Ref: AgriS0208/2024

JOB PURPOSE

• To administer research within the Skills Planning Department.

ROLE CONTEXT

• Administration of research functions within the Skills Planning Department in the Research Unit working closely with the Research Manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS

RESEARCH

• Support the Research Manager within the Research Department to strengthen the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) 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 from stakeholders.
• Administer face-to-face interviews/questionnaires and telephonic interviews from 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 (SSP) and Research reports.
• Administering, capturing, and editing of all questionnaires for all research-related activities.

SECTOR SKILLS COMMITTEES

• Organise Sector Skills Committees’ meetings and plenary sessions.
• Draft meeting minutes.
• Receive and capture travel claims.
• Conduct site visits prior to the Sector Skills Committees’ meetings and plenary sessions.
• Organising 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 about research opportunities.
• Provide feedback on travel claims for Sector Skills Committees’ members.

ADMINISTRATION

• Organise 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

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (NQF Level 7) or Equivalent with Research Methodology as a module.
• A relevant Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• 2 years’ proven experience conducting research.
• Experience in undertaking interviews and questionnaires with individuals and focus groups.
• Basic statistics experience.
• Driving license is mandatory.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Be willing to travel.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Have the necessary administrative skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work well as part of a team.