Research Assistants at Moses Kotane for Economics, Maritime, Development Studies, Public Policy, ICT graduates

UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

REF: EL/RA-01/2025

STIPEND: R19 000 PER MONTH (24 MONTHS ONLY)

CENTRE: DURBAN, MKRI OFFICE

CLOSING DATE: 16 July 2025

NO. OF POSTS: 10(Ten)

REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate must be in possession of a doctoral qualification (NQF Level 10) in any of the following fields; Economics, Maritime, Development Studies, Public Policy, ICT or any related field. Must have a valid driver’s license. The ability to use IHS Markit Regional Explorer (Economics), Nvivo, and SPSS will be an added advantage.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative research.

• Proven experience working with quantitative and/or qualitative data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with research and data analysis software.

• Dynamic and highly committed to working in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow set deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct economic research.

• Support development of research proposals, literature reviews, and research outputs.

• Assist the institute with door-to-door data collection process in line with applicable procedures.

• Maintaining data quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings.

• Contribute to publications.

DIRECTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their applications to: recruitment@moseskotane.com. The application clearly stating the position applied for and the corresponding reference number on the subject line must include a detailed copy of a CV, recently certified copies of (1) ID, (2) driver’s license and (3) certified copies of relevant certification (not older than 6 months). Applicants are to ensure that they submit all required documentation stated above, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.

Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online.

You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.

For any technical queries contact The Executive Manager: Corporate Services, Adv Mapipa at hradmin@moseskotane.com. Candidates who have not heard from MKRI within 6 weeks from the closing date can consider their application unsuccessful. Applicants will be disqualified for any incorrect information supplied.

After the interviews and technical exercises, where applicable, candidates recommended for appointment will be taken through competency testing and verification processes

The Moses Kotane Research Institute is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in

terms of Employment Equity Act, 1998.

The Institute reserves the right not to make these appointments.

CLOSING DATE: 16 July 2025

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