Data collectors x100

Data collectors x100

Data collectors

Details

Closing Date	2022/02/28
Reference Number	HSR220217-1
Job Type	Fixed Term contract – short term
Job Title	Data collectors
Business Area	Human and Social Capabilities (HSC)
Department	Research
Number of Positions	100
Workplace Type	On-site
Location – Town / City	Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula; Kimberly and Upington; Durban and Pietermaritzburg; Johannesburg and Pretoria; Bloemfontein and Wellkom
Location – Province	Free State, Northern Cape, Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country	South Africa
Minimum Education Level	NQF 4 – Grade 12 or equivalent
Application Closing Date	28-Feb-2022
Job Category	Other
Job Advert Summary	The HSC research programme is currently implementing the South African National HIV prevalence, Incidence, Behaviour, and Communication Survey (also known as SABSSM VI). The programme is looking to employ data collectors from the specific locations listed below due to the diversity and operational needs for the successful implementation of the survey. In particular, we are interested to receive applications from individuals whose home language is Afrikaans or can speak Afrikaans fluently.Western Cape: CapeTown and the Cape Peninsula,Northern Cape: Kimberleyand Upington,KwaZulu Natal: In suburbs in Durban and Pietermaritzburg,Gauteng: Suburbs in Johannesburg and Pretoria and towns on the East, West Rand and surrounding areasFree State: Bloemfontein and Welkom.
Minimum Requirements	Requirements:Minimum qualification of Grade 12.Above-average ability to read, write and speak in Afrikaans.Familiarity with the use of electronic tablets.Prior relevant working experience working in research will be advantageous.Willingness to work in a team.Willingness to travel long distances, within and outside of one’s province when required.Willingness to visit selected households during weekends and after hours.Having a valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.Proven ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters
Duties & Responsibilities	Key responsibilities:Successful candidates will be responsible for the implementation of the survey by collecting data in households using electronic tablets to interview selected participants.Attend training sessions in full;Successful candidates will be required to work within a team.Provide potential participants information about the project.Collect dried blood spots (DBS) from children and adults.Ensure quality work by following processes, procedures, and steps, outlined in the training manual.Manage fieldwork expenses by completing reconciliations following HSRC rules and regulations.Manage assets provided by HSRC.

Policy

In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.

The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.

The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.

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