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AGRICULTURAL SECTOR EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY (AGRISETA)
 


PERMANENT
RESEARCHER
SALARY SCALE: PATERSON R517 874.62 CTC PA
Ref: AgriS0110/2023
DESIGNATION: Researcher
Reporting to: Manager: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Division: Skills Planning and Research
Business Unit: Research
Office Location: Head office
 
JOB PURPOSE
To administer research within Skills Planning Department.
 
ROLE CONTEXT
Administration of research functions within the Skills Planning department in the Research Unit working closely with Research Manager
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA - FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS
 
RESEARCH
• Support the Research Manager within the Research division to strengthen the Sector Skills Plan and AgriSETA specific research
• Conduct desktop, field, and telephonic research
• Under the guidance of the Research Manager develop questionnaires/interview schedules and other data gathering tools for stakeholders
• Administer face–to–face interviews/questionnaires and telephonic interviews with stakeholders
• Manage records and tracking of all the questionnaires received
• Capture research data
• Collate all records of all the questionnaires received
 
CAPTURING OF DATA
• Data collection and capturing of questionnaires for incorporating into the Sector Skills Plan and Research Reports
• Administering, capturing, and editing all questionnaires for all research related activities
 
SECTOR SKILLS COMMITTEES
• Organise Sector Skills Committee (SSC) meetings and plenaries
• Draft minutes for meetings
• Receive and capture travel claims
• Conduct site visits prior to the Sector Skills Committees meeting and plenary
• Organizing Sector Skills Committees files
• Responsible for the logistical arrangements
 
MANAGEMENT OF DATA
• Collate, capture, and store all questionnaires and other research tools used to capture
• Compile research related data on request
• Maintain various datasets
• Basic data analysis
 
STAKEHOLDER LIAISON
• Maintain stakeholder relations.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on research opportunities.
• Provide feedback on travel claims for SSC members
 
ADMINISTRATION
• Organize meetings for research purposes with stakeholders. Generate weekly and monthly reports
• Assist with basic administration tasks
• Manage records and tracking of all research-related activities
 
AD HOC
• Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
• Internal departments: All departments within AgriSETA
• External research partners and stakeholders
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• NQF Level 6 Qualification or Equivalent with Research Methodology as a module
• A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• 2 years’ experience conducting research
• Experience in undertaking interviews and questionnaires with individuals and focus groups
• Basic statistics experience
• Drivers license is mandatory
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Be willing to travel
• Project management skills
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Have the necessary administrative skills
• Demonstrate ability to work well as part of a team
 
Employment Period: Permanent




An updated CV with a cover letter (excluding certificates) should be forwarded to: Recruit.Researcher@agriseta.co.za
 
Closing date: 20 October 2023 @16h30
 
EnquiriesBoitumeloM@agriseta.co.za
 
Note: Communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.
 
This advertisement has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for short-listing. AgriSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be afforded to candidates in terms of Employment Equity Plan. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regars will be appreciated.