Researcher

Food & Beverages Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority's (FoodBev Manufacturing SETA) function is to promote, facilitate and incentive skills development in the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector. FoodBev SETA is one of 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) across the economy mandated to put the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) into practice.Specific Duties Assist in research execution Participate in the research undertakings commissioned by FoodBev SETA. Provides input into the design and development of research methodologies, tools and analysis techniques for both qualitative and quantitative methods. Provides input into the development of the research project workflow, including tracking of deliverables and prioritising work. Produce high-quality research reports that inform strategic and operational decision-making across the organisation. Collect data for the development of a Sector Skills Plan for the food and beverages manufacturing sector. Contribute in the development of the FoodBev SETA Research policy, strategy and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Disseminate research report for the sector. Attend and participate in stakeholder engagements for the purposes of research. Develop and nurture relationships with industry stakeholders to ensure that research addresses business challenges and contributes to policy discussions. Conduct literature reviews and desktop research to support sector and labour market analysis. Assist with the cleaning, coding, and capturing of research data to maintain database integrity. Provide research support to internal departments, committees, and working groups as required. Ensure research activities comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other relevant legislation. Skills Planning Collate and organise Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) information, that will inform the Sector Skills Plan (SSP). Develop the Sector Skills Plan (SSP) for the food and beverages manufacturing sector, ensuring alignment with industry trends, skills demand, and national imperatives. Coordinate the development and annual review of the FoodBev SETA Strategic Plan (SP), Annual Performance Plan (APP), and Annual Operational Plan (AOP). Support employer engagement and consultation processes that inform skills planning. Coordinate the tracking and reporting of Sector Skills Plan (SSP) initiatives and research project implementation through the Research Implementation Tracker. Requirements Qualifying Criteria Masters Degree with strong emphasis on research, SETA and research analytical tool experience. At least 3 to 5 years working experience, of which 2 years must have been as a Researcher Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative approaches, processes, including project design, proposal writing, sampling, data analysis and reporting. Knowledge of collecting and sifting information to be used for research purposes. Knowledge of how to interpret research material.