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COMMISSION FOR CONCILIATION, MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION (CCMA)

 

 

 

SENIOR RESEARCHER

National Office

Ref: SNR07-26

Post level: P06

 

The Social Justice and Training Department, in the National Office, has a vacancy for a Senior Researcher.

 

Purpose: The Senior Researcher serves a two-tiered function.

 

Firstly, the function supports the Researchers in the proactive analysis of prominent indicators/trends/themes arising at any given time in the labour market. The Senior Researcher is also responsible for the development of pre-emptive or situational labour market monitoring tools (such as conflict predictive tools, barometers, economic dashboards, etc.), the running/development of forecast analyses or predictive modelling tools and the proactive operational alignment of the Research function with best practice, in consortium with the Manager’s strategic oversight as determined by the applicable CCMA five (05) year Organisational Strategy.

Secondly, the function is responsible for the conceptualisation and running of key strategic organisational-wide research studies (in either type of research design; qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods), as well as those resulting from the CCMA’s strategic partnerships and those proactively necessitated by the dynamic labour market that the CCMA functions within; thus this will entail the development of research briefs/proposals (or TORS), sampling designs, research tools, running with each project’s data collection (desktop or empirical data collection) and analysis aspects, the compilation of sound research reports, presentations, academic articles, symposium pieces, etc

 

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

 

 

NOTE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

Applicants who have been shortlisted will be required to email copies of two (2) Research Publications and two (2) Reports to Human Resources.

 

The submitted documents should reflect the candidate’s capability to conduct either qualitative or quantitative research in the areas of economic proficiency or Labour Law. Please note that only those candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to provide these materials in preparation for their upcoming interview. Additionally, they will be expected to deliver a presentation on the day of the interview.

 

Strictly apply via the link provided: https://forms.office.com/r/VJgxja7cCi

 

In your online application for appointment, kindly ensure that you disclose all relevant material information to assist the panel in considering your application.

 

Detailed CV, copies of qualifications, driver’s license & ID document must be uploaded. Failure to complete the online form in full or not provide relevant information will automatically disqualify your application.

 

*Only One (1) online application should be submitted.

 

No emailed or hand-delivered applications will be accepted. Non adherence to the stated procedures in applying as well as incomplete application will result in the disqualification of the application.

 

Closing date: 28 July 2026

 

N.B Incomplete and late applications will automatically be disqualified.

 

If we have not responded within a Month from the closing date, you should regard your application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. The CCMA reserves the right not to make an appointment. It is the intention of the CCMA to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of the posts. Preference will be given to candidate from the designated groups.

 

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.                   

 

 

 

 

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