Research Specialist

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

RE-ADVERTISEMENT Randburg, Gauteng

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Name of Position : Research Specialist
Closing Date for Applications : 24 July 2024 @16:30
Commencement Date for Post : As soon as possible
Salary Offer : R 688 103,67 p. a (TCTC) (Not Negotiable)
Reference : FAS/RECRUITMENT/RSP109

JOB IDENTIFICATION
Department: Skills Planning and Research
Reporting Line: Assistant Manager: Strategic Planning
Full-time/Part-time/Contract: Permanent

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To undertake research projects to investigate skills development issues related to Finance and
Accounting Services

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Designing methodologies relevant to research studies being undertaken;
• Develop and/or modify FASSET Research Agenda/Plan;
• Conduct literature reviews, collect, analyse and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data
  using statistical packages;
• Write research reports and projects reports;
• Provide ready access to all data for management;
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to obtain additional research data, comments on
  the Sector Skills Plan and other research projects;
• Attend, participate in and report on all Skills Development and Research conferences and
  meetings that are relevant to FASSET;
• Conduct all allocated research as per FASSET research plan and Annual Performance Plan;
• Conduct clean-up and analysis (WSP or any data collected for research studies and
  presentations);
• Assist managers with FASSET representation in research and SSP forum attendance;
• Coordinate and implement office procedures;Data retrieval for audit requests and provide assistance during audits of the manager;
• Assist in the analysis of data and records to drive continual improvement;
• Control documentation to ensure easy access, traceability and comprehensive record keeping
  of all documentation for manager’s office;
• Addresses basic and complex queries from stakeholders and channels specific;
• Ensure adherence to procedure and applicable service standards;
• Provide input into policies, templates and SOP’s
• Recommend and incorporate cost saving initiatives into budgets and controls expenditure with
  approved parameters;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
Qualification • Degree in Business Management or Social Sciences or
Community Development or relevant and equivalent
qualification at NQF level 7; A Post Graduate Degree at
NQF 8 or 9 an added advantage and desirable

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential: • A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a project
management environment

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Critical • Excellent command of English (verbal and written).

• Administration ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good relationship with stakeholders.
• Detail and process orientated.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain filing and category system.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer Focus.
• Data analysis.
• Ability to use statistical packages like SPSS,
  SurveyMonkey or related.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential • Interpersonal and Communication skills (written and
verbal).

• Good people skills – relating, networking, adapting,
  coping.
• Prioritisation skills.
• Effective time management / self-management.
• Computer Literacy.
• Telephone etiquette.

Date of commencement of position

FASSET requires applications for a permanent Research Specialist to join existing team as soon
as possible.

SALARY

The salary to be offered for this position is R 688 103,67 TCTC Not Negotiable

ASSESSMENT

Applicants may be required to undergo a competency assessment.

CONTACT DETAILS

Submit your full curriculum vitae (including at least 3 references), copies of your matric, qualifications,
academic records/statement of results, and copy of ID by no later than 24 July 2024 to:
RSP109@fasset.org.za

Failure to submit the documents listed above, will lead to your application being nonresponsive and automatically disqualified.

For any inquiries regarding the position please contact: Mr Thabo Khwenenyana , Human Resources
Department at 087 562 8217.Should you not hear from FASSET within 6 weeks of the closing date,
please consider your application unsuccessful. Communication will be sent to shortlisted candidates
only.

FASSET applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy
guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will
be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments
will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable
representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”

All the best with your applications.