Posted on: 12 June 2017
ID 543022

Research Specialist

Research Specialist Ref: RS/02/17

Salary

R 405 041.00 - R 504 041.00

Department

Skills Planning

Report

Skills Planning Development & Research Manager

Purpose

SSP, SP,APP Development, management of Chambers and research commissioned by FBS

Research(Company and Sector wide)

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Oversee research undertakings commissioned by the company

· Oversee the development of a Sector Skills Plan for the food and beverages manufacturing sector

· Disseminate Sector Skills Plan and research findings to the sector

· Coordinate the development of company's Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan

· Manage Chambers from the sector

· Supervise a team of researchers that conduct research for the company

· Develop a company's research agenda

· Assist Skills Planning Manager in the development of the company's Research policy and strategy

· Mentor researchers with the aim of enhancing individuals’ knowledge, skills, values and attitudes.

· Manage individual and team performances against performance standards.

· Implement company's Governance Structure’s decisions.

· Compile monthly and quarterly reports

· Produce research report for the sector

Experience and Qualifications

· A relevant Honors Degree or equivalent

· A Master’s Degree will be advantageous

· 3-5 years research experience

· At least 2-3 years managerial experience

· SETA experience will be advantageous

· SSP development experience will be added advantage

Attributes/ Competencies

· Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative approaches, processes, including project design, proposal writing, sampling, data analysis and reporting.

· Ability to conduct interviews and focus groups

· Be flexible and prepared to work long hours, must therefore have own reliable transport and a valid code 8 driver’s licence.

· Self-driven individual with ability to work under pressure.

· Analyze and Interpret –evaluate research

· Communication : Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify.

· Planning& Organizing : Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.

· Experience in dealing with stakeholders groupings which involve problem solving and conflict resolution

· Excellent interpersonal skills - service orientation and client satisfaction critical to the company

· Presentation Skills

· Familiarity with the Sector

· Computer Literate i.e. MS Office and MS

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