Research Assistant at HSRC

Minimum Requirements    

• A minimum of a National Diploma or equivalent experience;
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Knowledge of MS Access will be advantageous;
• Fluency in spoken and written English, and one other national language;
• Proven survey research and fieldwork experience;
• Skilled in telephone interviewing;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Attention to detail skills
• Intellectual and personal integrity, a well-developed work ethic, and drive;
• A strong service orientation and ability to prioritise;
• Willingness to learn;
• A capacity to work under pressure and to work after hours, when needed;
• Good teamwork skills together with self-motivation and ability to work independently;
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and have excellent time management skills;
• Willingness to travel.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Dispatch and follow-up of Survey Questionnaires;
• Telephone and online based fieldwork on large national surveys;
• Data capture and accurate data management using online systems.