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AGRICULTURAL SECTOR EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY (AGRISETA)
 


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RESEARCHER
PERMANENT
SALARY SCALE PATERSON C4 LEVEL 6 R548 946.44 p.a CTC
Ref: AgriS0208/2024
DESIGNATION Researcher
Reporting to Manager: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Division Skills Planning
Business Unit Research
Office Location Head Office
 
JOB PURPOSE
To administer research within the Skills Planning Department.
 
ROLE CONTEXT
Administration of research functions within the Skills Planning Department in the Research Unit working closely with the Research Manager.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS
 
RESEARCH
• Support the Research Manager within the Research Department to strengthen the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) 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 from stakeholders.
• Administer face–to- face interviews/questionnaires and telephonic interviews from stakeholders
• Manage records and tracking of the all the questionnaires received.
• Capture research data.
• Collate all records of the all the questionnaires received.
 
CAPTURING OF DATA
• Data collection and capturing of questionnaires for incorporating into the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) and Research reports.
• Administering, capturing and editing of all questionnaires for all research related activities.
 
SECTOR SKILLS COMMITTEES
• Organise Sector Skills Committees’ meetings and plenary sessions.
• Draft meeting minutes.
• Receive and capture travel claims.
• Conduct site visits prior to the Sector Skills Committees’ meetings and plenary sessions.
• Organising 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 about research opportunities.
• Provide feedback on travel claims for Sector Skills Committees’ members.
 
ADMINISTRATION
• Organise 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
• A completed Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (NQF Level 7) or Equivalent with Research Methodology as a module.
• A relevant Post Graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• 2 years’ proven experience conducting research.
• Experience in undertaking interviews and questionnaires with individuals and focus groups.
• Basic statistics experience.
• Driving license is mandatory.
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Be willing to travel.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, 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 covering letter (excluding certificates) should be forwarded to: Recruit.Researcher@agriseta.co.za
 
Closing date: 15 August 2024 @16h30
 
Enquiries: Baepi@agriseta.co.za
 
Note: Communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us in 4 weeks after 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 regards will be appreciated.







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RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION INTERNS X2
24 MONTHS
REMUNERATION: MARKET RELATED 
Ref: AgriS0308/2024
 
DESIGNATION Research, Monitoring and Research Intern
Reporting to Assistant Manager: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Division Skills Planning and Research
Office Location Head Office (Pretoria)
 
JOB PURPOSE
To provide support within the Skills Planning and Research Division working on the Monitoring and Evaluation of Organisational performance.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA - FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS
 
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
• Monitoring of AgriSETA projects.
• Evaluation of performance information and data.
• Collection of data.
• Administering questionnaires.
 
MANAGEMENT OF DATA
• Collate, capture and store all questionnaires and research tools used to capture data.
• Compile research related data on request.
• Maintain various data sets.
• Basic data analysis.
 
STAKEHOLDER LIAISON
• Maintain stakeholder relations.
 
ADMINISTRATION
• Organise project site visits for monitoring and evaluation
• Assist with basic administration tasks.
• Manage record and tracking of all research -related activities.
• Any other ad hoc duties may be assigned from time to time.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports.
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
• Internal divisions | All divisions within AgriSETA.
• External partners and stakeholders.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• NQF Level 6 / Diploma / Degree in Monitoring and
Evaluation or Equivalent qualification.
• Audit environment and basic statistics knowledge.
• Driver’s license is mandatory.
• Be willing to travel.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, 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:
An updated CV with a covering letter (excluding certificates) should be forwarded to: SPR.Interns@agriseta.co.za
 
Closing date: 15 August 2024 @16h30
 
Enquiries: Baepi@agriseta.co.za
 
Note: Communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us in 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 regard will be appreciated.