Senior Market Research Analyst - Technology at IDC

IDC is looking for a research professional to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa as a Senior Research Analyst to support our software research business and emerging technologies such as Cloud, Big Data Analytics (BDA), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT, Blockchain, Edge Computing etc.

Responsibilities

The Senior Market Research Analyst is expected to conduct research and contribute to creating market size, market forecast, research reports, whitepapers, presentations, and infographics. The candidate should be able to use both primary and secondary sources, to meet research schedules established in conjunction with more senior staff.

• Conducting primary and secondary research on the software and emerging technologies such as Cloud, Security, AI, BDA and Blockchain.
• Authoring and publishing reports on IT market trends for Middle East and Africa
• Engaging in bi-annual update of software and public cloud services data products (tracker, spending guides etc.) for various markets in Middle East and Africa
• Ensuring timely delivery of research and consulting engagements.

Educational Qualifications:

• University degree from a well-recognized university. A university degree in science or technology would be an advantage

Work Experience:

• 6-8 years of total experience.
• Minimum 4 years' experience of working with technology research and analysis which includes cloud, software, security, IT Services etc.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in the Gulf countries.

Work related skills:

• Exposure to Software and cloud industry and their implications to business
• Strong understanding of new technologies such as AI, RPA, BDA, blockchain, cloud, etc.
• Excellent communication skills. Especially, command over written and spoken English.
• Advanced writing skills
• Expertise in using spread sheets (Excel sheets) for Data Analysis and statistical analysis.
• Excellent presentations skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Advanced MS Office Skills (especially Excel and PPT)

Key Attributes:

• Detail oriented
• Self-driven and proactive
• Articulate
• Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.