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UMALUSI
 
RESEARCHER: STATISTICAL INFORMATION AND RESEARCH
Reference Number: 3/1/2/1/2021/04
 
 
Requirements
  • A recognised Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification in education or a related field.
  • At least 5 years’ appropriate experience grounded in educational research
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of education policies relating to qualifications, curriculum and assessment.
  • Excellent writing skills. A dynamic, self-motivated and self–managing individual with high levels of initiative.
  • A good team worker who also has the ability to work on his/her own. A valid driver’s license is required.
  • High levels of insight into and knowledge of education, and in particular the South African education system and education policies.
  • Must be able to identify and raise issues in education and training especially within Umalusi’s constituency which is schooling, vocational and adult education and training on NQF levels 1-4.
  • Must be able to conceptualize and conduct credible research; and write up research findings in a manner that will stand up to scrutiny
  • Ability to work under pressure is a pre-requisite. Proficient in computer skills and in particular with Microsoft Office Suite.
 
 
Duties
  • Provide research-based strategic support to the organisation
  • Conduct research for Umalusi in agreed priority areas
  • Lead research initiatives with teams, contracted researchers and independently.
  • Support operational units of Umalusi by integrating researched findings and approaches into the work.
  • Lead the conceptualisation and theoretical framing of quantitative research initiatives in particular.
  • Write concept notes, research reports and position papers where needed.
  • Present research findings both within the organisation and at public events.
  • Conceptualize and coordinate seminars, colloquiums and conferences hosted by Umalusi.
  • Carry out any other research related assignments assigned by the organisation.
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Enquiries: Mr Tumisho Manaka at tumisho.manaka@umalusi.org.za.
 
Interested persons may visit the Umalusi website: www.umalusi.org.za  to view the full advertisement of the position.
 
Failure to provide sufficient information on the application will result in your application being disqualified. 
 
Closing Date: 23 April 2021.
 
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Umalusi reserves the right not to fill this position.
 
Salary (per annum): R 733,257
 
Closing Date: 2021-04-23