Market Research Analyst

Hire Resolve; Umdloti / eMdloti; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker Marketing is seeking a Market Research Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Umdloti, KZN. The role focuses on delivering market intelligence across property developments, interpreting complex datasets and providing strategic recommendations to support decision-making.

You will own research projects from inception to final recommendations, guide junior researchers, and contribute to continual improvement within the department.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large datasets.
• Experience in market research across property sectors.
• Ability to develop surveys and translate findings into insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comparative market analysis across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use sectors.
• Produce observations, insights and strategic recommendations.
• Manage research projects from brief to completion and present findings.
• Support client presentations and guidance to junior researchers.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data analysis

Market research

Survey design

Report writing

Project management

Team leadership

AI tools

Data sources

Tools

Lightstone

SAPOA

Rode

TPN

Job description

A property development marketing client is looking for a Market Research Analyst to join their team on a 6 months fixed contract with the intention of permanancy based in Umdloti, KZN.

The Research Analyst plays a key role in delivering high-quality market intelligence across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use property developments. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, the ability to interpret complex datasets, identify market trends and provide strategic recommendations that support client decision-making.

The successful candidate will take ownership of research projects from inceptionthrough to final recommendations, ensure all outputs meet RainmakerMarketing's quality standards, provide technical guidance to junior researchersand demonstrate the potential to grow into a senior analytical position within thedepartment.

Research and Market Analysis

• Conduct comparative market analysis across multiple property sectors.


• Produce detailed observations, insights and strategic recommendations.


• Perform gap analysis for proposed developments.


• Develop and implement online surveys.


• Analyse survey findings and translate results into actionable insights.


• Produce area profiles and property market summaries.

Project Management and Leadership

• Manage research projects from initial brief through to completion.


• Prepare and present research findings.


• Support client presentations.


• Provide technical guidance and support to Market Researchers and interns.


• Contribute to research standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Data Analysis

• Conduct quality checks on all research outputs.


• Validate findings against client briefs and requirements.


• Review datasets for accuracy, consistency and reliability.


• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify meaningful trends and insights.


• Utilise Claude, ChatGPT and other AI tools to improve research efficiency while maintaining appropriate analytical oversight.


• Analyse property and market datasets, including Lightstone, SAPOA, Rode and TPN, where applicable.