Graduate Researcher: Community & Development in Energy

Pele Energy Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A Renewable Energy Organisation seeks a Graduate Researcher to support community and developmental research. The role involves project design, data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure research aligns with community development goals. Candidates should have an Honours degree in Social Science, analytical skills, and proficiency in English. The position is based in Gauteng, South Africa, and may require travel to field sites.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and one or more African languages is required.
• Strong interest in community and developmental research.
• Familiarity with data and research tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of community and socio-economic research projects.
• Assist with market research and trend analysis in the renewable energy sector.
• Draft research briefs, summaries, and reports aligned to company standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Honours degree in Social Science

Tools

Excel

SPSS

Power BI

SurveyCTO

Job description

A Renewable Energy Organisation seeks a Graduate Researcher to support community and developmental research. The role involves project design, data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure research aligns with community development goals. Candidates should have an Honours degree in Social Science, analytical skills, and proficiency in English. The position is based in Gauteng, South Africa, and may require travel to field sites.