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Research Assistants

Moses Kotane Research Institute
Member since Mar 2025

Description

The Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) is mandated to conduct evidence-based research that responds to the needs of the KZN provincial economy.

To fulfil this mandate, the Institute is looking to appoint unemployed KZN graduates (between 18 – 35 years of age) to support its research initiatives,

  • Meanwhile, 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 District Municipality,
  • Harry Gwala District Municipality,
  • Ugu District Municipality,
  • uMgungundlovu District Municipality,
  • uMkhanyakude District Municipality,
  • uMzinyathi District Municipality, uThukela
  • District Municipality,
  • King Cetshwayo District Municipality and Zululand District. Municipality. Data collection will take place at different periods during the contract period, therefore, required resources will be engaged as and when such projects are taking place in their area.

Responsibilities Duties 

  • Assist the Institute with the door-to-door of the data collection process in line with applicable procedures.
  • Collecting data using surveys, personal and telephonic. interviews |
  • Capturing data in an 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.

 

 

Requirements

Requirement 

  • Applicants must have a valid tertiary qualification (between NQF 8 and NQF 10) in Administration and Business information systems.
  •  3 years of data collection experience.
  • Computer Literacy
  • Own mobile device (working smartphone).
  • Ability to operate a mobile device.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Proficient in English and IsiZulu
  • Code 08/10 driver’s license that is older than 3 years and can drive independently.
  • Added advantage - NQF 10 qualification to align with research understanding, team supervision experience, and more than three (3) years of data collection experience. 

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