Job Search and Career Advice Platform

Enable job alerts via email!

LinkedIn Researcher

Zibuke africa

Remote

ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

Part time

Today
Be an early applicant

Generate a tailored resume in minutes

Land an interview and earn more. Learn more

Job summary

A remote-based research company is seeking motivated students in Carletonville, Gauteng, for a part-time role as LinkedIn Researchers. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while you connect with professionals on LinkedIn conducting surveys about their achievements and future plans. Ideal for students aged 16 and above, this job will help build valuable skills and enhance your resume. Good communication skills and a smartphone are required.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Commitment to ethical research practices.

Responsibilities

  • Connect with professionals on LinkedIn and conduct surveys.
  • Ask questions about achievements and future goals.
  • Collect insights using a standardized research method.

Skills

Curiosity
Good communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled in high school, college, or university

Tools

Smartphone with LinkedIn access
Job description

LinkedIn Researcher Zibuke africa•Carletonville, Gauteng, South Africa

Hey, students! Are you constantly on your phone, balancing classes, assignments, and your social life? What if you could turn that screen time into serious cash and gain valuable experience, all from your couch?

Zibuke Africa has the perfect part-time, remote student job for you. We are looking for motivated high school, college, and university students to join our team as LinkedIn Researchers.

What You will Do

Your mission is straightforward : connect with professionals on LinkedIn and conduct short, interesting surveys. You will be asking people about their successes and future plans, such as :

  • What was your biggest achievement in 2025?
  • What new opportunities did that success unlock for you?
  • What is your main goal for 2026?
  • How do you plan to make that goal a reality?

You will collect these insights using a standardized research method and submit your findings online. No complex skills required. We just need students that have curiosity and good communication!

Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in high school, college, or university
  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • Smartphone with LinkedIn access
  • Professional communication skills
  • Commitment to ethical research practices
The Ultimate Flexibility
  • Work from anywhere like your home, the library, or a coffee shop.
  • Set your own hours around your class schedule and deadlines.
Build Your Future Resume
  • Gain real-world experience in market research, data collection, and professional communication.
  • Enhance your LinkedIn profile and develop skills that future employers love.

Important Guidance for Student Success :

Students should utilize LinkedIn's free account messaging allowances (up to 80 messages per week).

Focus on building genuine professional relationships rather than mass messaging.

Professional Communication Tips
  • Craft personalized connection requests mentioning shared interests or mutual connections
  • Use professional language in all communications
  • Respect users' time by being concise and clear about the research purpose
  • Follow up appropriately without being persistent to the point of annoyance
  • Maintain detailed records of interactions for efficient submission processes
Time Management Strategies
  • Dedicate specific hours daily to research activities
  • Track submission progress toward monthly targets
  • Balance research work with academic commitments effectively
  • Use holiday periods and study breaks for intensive research sessions

Ready to turn your phone and your LinkedIn account into a powerful earning tool?

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.