Market Researcher

ELVTR; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online education provider is seeking a Market Researcher to analyze market gaps and trends in education. The role requires a PhD candidate or recent graduate with strong research skills and proficiency in AI tools. Responsibilities include conducting market analyses, predictive analytics, and synthesizing insights into actionable recommendations. Join a mission-driven team where your research will shape the future of product development. This is a full-time remote position based in South Africa.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Generous vacation and mental health support

Full access to courses for personal development

Collaborative team culture focused on impact

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of applied research experience.
• Professional roles like PhD researcher, Market Research Analyst, or Insights Manager.
• Strong proficiency with AI tools for research and analysis.
• Ability to synthesize data into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market gap analyses and evaluate demand.
• Use AI tools to gather insights and support product discovery.
• Analyze data to forecast trends and learner demand.
• Create detailed audience segments and perform competitor assessments.
• Translate findings into clear insights and product recommendations.

Skills

Passionate about research

Skilled at synthesizing insights

Proactive and analytical

Comfortable in a remote environment

Curious about AI advancements

Education

PhD candidate or recent PhD graduate

Tools

AI tools for research

Job description

About ELVTR:

ELVTR is redefining online education by offering live, cohort-based courses led by top executives from global brands like Nike, Google, Netflix, and Meta. Our mission: to make elite career education accessible and transformational.
Since launching in 2019, we’ve grown into a global team of 140+ innovators, serving 10,000+ students worldwide. Every course is built to create real, measurable outcomes — and we’re just getting started.

Position Overview

ELVTR is seeking a detail-driven, intellectually curious Market Researcher to combine rigorous academic research, AI-powered analysis, and market insights to identify emerging opportunities in the education and career-development space.

You’ll play a key role in shaping new products by analyzing market gaps, forecasting demand, and translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

This is a full-time, remote role for candidates based in South Africa.

This role is for you if you’re:

• Passionate about research, data, and understanding how people learn and evolve in their careers.
• Skilled at synthesizing academic, market, and AI-generated insights into practical strategy.
• Proactive, analytical, and excited about influencing product decisions with strong evidence.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Curious about AI advancements, education trends, and market behavior.

Responsibilities:

• New Product & Course Validation: Conduct market gap analyses, evaluate industry demand, and assess the viability of potential new courses.
• AI-Driven Research: Use advanced AI tools and prompting techniques to gather insights, map trends, and support product discovery.
• Predictive Analytics: Analyze behavioral and market data to forecast trends, learner demand, and product performance.
• Audience & Competitor Analysis: Create detailed audience segments using AI, and perform comprehensive competitive landscape assessments.
• Insight Communication: Translate complex findings into clear insights, product briefs, and recommendations for internal teams.

• 3–5 years of applied research experience. Ideal candidates are current PhD candidates or recent PhD graduates in a relevant field.
• Professional background in roles such as PhD researcher in Educational Technology, Market Research Analyst, or Insights Manager with an academic or AI focus.
  Experience in leading universities (UCT, Wits, UP, Stellenbosch) or research institutes (CAIR, Wits MIND).
• Background in EdTech, data-driven companies, market research firms, or innovation hubs is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with AI tools and methods for research and analysis.
  Demonstrated expertise in market research, data interpretation, and insight generation.
• Ability to synthesize data into strategic, actionable recommendations.
  

Nice to Have:

Advanced AI knowledge and experience using cutting-edge tools for research, prediction, or modeling.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Generous vacation, mental health support, and wellness benefits.
• Full access to ELVTR courses for personal development.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team culture focused on impact and innovation.

Why Join ELVTR:

At ELVTR, your research will directly shape the future of education. You won’t just study trends — you’ll help define them. Join a global team where your insights influence decisions, guide product strategy, and ultimately help learners transform their careers.

Join Us:

Ready to help shape the future of ELVTR’s course portfolio? Apply now and become an essential part of our research and product development team.

ELVTR is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment for all.