Researcher: Media Research and Communications at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Management, Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field in Research at NQF level 7; 
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience with a soundtrack record in a research environment; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license.  

Primary Function:

• Provide an effective and efficient research and analysis service to the City. Initiate, implement and manage research projects to guide decisions and actions, in the exercise of their oversight and scrutiny mandate. 

 Key Performance Areas: 

• Render a professional research development and management function to the Department and City; 
• Lead, guide, and oversee the implementation of the research methodology; 
• Communicate and disseminate relevant research findings; 
• Comment on legislation, ensuring and monitoring compliance with legislation; 
• Manage and monitor assets and resources of the Department; 
• Control, consolidate, analyse and submit various reliable reports; 
• Practice good governance and management of risk. 

 Leading Competencies: 

• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications; 
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management (maintaining a database, quality control measures), and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making. 
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required as well as strong skills in MS Office and mobile technologies to report data; 
• High level of confidentiality and organisational skills; 
• Time management, working independently and under pressure, and the ability to prioritise.