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
