Assistant Director: Research
Retail
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) as recognised by SAQA in Communication Sciences/Social Sciences/ Political Sciences/ Statistics.
- A relevant post-graduate qualification with a research component, including completion of an academic research project, will be an added advantage.
- At least three (3) years’ relevant experience of which one (1) year should be on salary level seven (7), eight (8) or equivalent supervisory level in research/ communication research (Experience gained through the completion of a full academic research project, encompassing all research processes, will be considered as part of experience).
- General managerial, project management and administration experience (related to tasks of human resources).
- Good general knowledge and interest in current and government affairs.
- Skills: Competence in research design and analytical skills with proven experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Must be well-versed in all aspects related to communication research processes.
- Competence in qualitative and quantitative data collection as well as experience in writing research proposals or research briefs.
- Proficiency in MS programmes and data analysis packages (i.e.
- Ability to liaise with clients and service providers.
- Proficiency in both presentation and report writing.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision as well as in a team.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will assist with the management, planning and application of research to enhance effectiveness of government communication.
- Assist in providing research advice and a support service to GCIS and to clients in terms of communication research.
- Professionally liaise with service providers and clients.
- Design qualitative and quantitative data collection instrument, including the administration of appropriate research instruments.
- Conduct quantitative data analysis using software such as SPSS and MS Excel programme.
- Ability to analyse qualitative data.
- Interpret research results and prepare research reports (Ms Word & Ms PowerPoint) for sharing with relevant stakeholders.
- Present research findings at various stakeholder meetings (internal and external).
- Aid in general managerial tasks, including financial management to ensure optimal resource management in the Directorate: Research Services.
- Work as part of a team in the Directorate and GCIS project teams.
