Researcher at FoodBev Manufacturing SETA

Specific Duties 

Assist in research execution

• Participate in the research undertakings commissioned by FoodBev SETA.
• Provides input into the design and development of research methodologies, tools and analysis techniques for both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Provides input into the development of the research project workflow, including tracking of deliverables and prioritising work.
• Produce high-quality research reports that inform strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation.
• Collect data for the development of a Sector Skills Plan for the food and beverages manufacturing sector.
• Contribute in the development of the FoodBev SETA Research policy, strategy and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports.
• Disseminate research report for the sector.
• Attend and participate in stakeholder engagements for the purposes of research.
• Develop and nurture relationships with industry stakeholders to ensure that research addresses business challenges and contributes to policy discussions.
• Conduct literature reviews and desktop research to support sector and labour market analysis.
• Assist with the cleaning, coding, and capturing of research data to maintain database integrity.
• Provide research support to internal departments, committees, and working groups as required.
• Ensure research activities comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other relevant legislation.

Skills Planning

• Collate and organise Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) information, that will inform the Sector Skills Plan (SSP).
• Develop the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) for the food and beverages manufacturing sector, ensuring alignment with industry trends, skills demand, and national imperatives.
• Coordinate the development and annual review of the FoodBev SETA Strategic Plan (SP), Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Annual Operational Plan (AOP).
• Support employer engagement and consultation processes that inform skills planning.
• Coordinate the tracking and reporting of Sector Skills Plan (SSP) initiatives and research project implementation through the Research Implementation Tracker.

Requirements

Qualifying Criteria

• Masters Degree with strong emphasis on research, SETA and research analytical tool experience.
• At least 3 to 5 years working experience, of which 2 years must have been as a Researcher
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative approaches, processes, including project design, proposal writing, sampling, data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of collecting and sifting information to be used for research purposes.
• Knowledge of how to interpret research material.