Senior Researcher at The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)

Key Performance Areas:-

• Provide Research Capability to the CCMA
• Conducting Reactive and Proactive Research
• Compile Internal and External Research Publications
• Analyse CCMA Statistics and Economic Data

Key Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree (NQF 8) specialising in Social Research Methodology/Statistics (A Master’s degree would be advantageous)
• Minimum of five (05) years’ Applied Research experience, either in the Private Sector or Public Sector Research with a proven track record of Research studies undertaken. This will include exposure of at least one (01) year in the Labour Law field and proficiency in Project Management.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of quantitative & qualitative research methodology (research design, sampling, designing research tools & analysis)
• Knowledge of database management techniques and predictive modelling strategies
• Sound knowledge of Statistical tests (validity tests, reliability tests, Anovas etc.)
• Knowledge of OLRAC SPSS/STATA/ ATLAS T.I/POWER BI and any other Data Analysis software
• Knowledge of credible Artificial Intelligence platforms that can support the ethical development of the Sub-Unit’s outputs
• Knowledge of the South African Labour market and the International sphere having an impact on the CCMA’s operations
• Knowledge of the CCMA’s processes and its functions
• Knowledge of the PFMA and other regulations governing a public entity
• Knowledge of all applicable Labour legislation (e.g. LRA, BCEA, EE, SD, etc.)

Skills and Behavioural Competencies:

• Project management skills
• Computer literacy
• Statistical & Qualitative Research skills
• Analysis, problem solving and judgement
• Detail Orientation
• Reliability and adaptability to change
• Results Driven & Willingness to deliver beyond call of duty
• Communication:  Oral and Written
• Customer Service Orientation
• Time Management