40 Research Assistant vacancies at The Moses Kotane Research Institute
Deadline: 12 March 2025
The Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) is mandated to conduct evidence-based research that responds to the needs of the KZN provincial economy. In order to fulfil this mandate, the Institute is looking to appoint unemployed KZN graduates (between 18 – 35 years of age) to support its research initiatives whilst graduates are expected to sharpen their research/data collection skills during the process. The data collectors will be required to collect data in specific district municipalities within the KZN province listed as follows: eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, Amajuba District Municipality, iLembe are taking place in their area.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a valid tertiary qualification (between NQF 8 and NQF 10)
- Three (3) years data collection experience
- Computer Literacy
- Own Mobile device (working smart phone) Ability to operate a mobile device
- Good communication skills
- Proficient in English and IsiZulu
- Code 08/10 driver’s license that is older than three (3) years and able to drive independently
- Added advantage – NQF 10 qualification to align with research understanding, team supervision experience, and more than three (3) years data collection experience
Responsibilities
- Assist the Institute with door-to-door data collection process in line with applicable procedures
- Collecting data using surveys, personal and telephonic interviews
- Capturing data in a MKRI prescribed format
- Maintaining data quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings
- Supervise & drive teams
- Consolidate data for allocated districts
- Meticulous adherence to ethical and professional standards relevant to the process
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:
Appointed graduates will sign a 3-year ad hoc fixed-term contract
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