Midrand: Research Analyst

September 16, 2025 Jobs in Central Johannesburg

Midrand: Research Analyst

Posted on 2025-09-16 00:00:00

Employer	Unspecified
Category	Education / teaching
Location	North Johannesburg / Midrand

Job Summary

Research Analyst Location: Midrand Type: Permanent Turn insight into impact. Drive research that shapes the profession and supports national economic growth. About the Role This role is dedicated to conducting robust research that informs policy, practice, and innovation in the accountancy profession and beyond. The Research Analyst will deliver high-quality outputs across education, business advisory, assurance, and economic development—helping to shape strategic direction for the institute and its members. You will produce original research, peer-reviewed papers, and evidence-based recommendations, contributing to both the South African and global body of knowledge. This role requires strong analytical capability, academic rigour, and the ability to communicate complex insights in an accessible way. Who the Client Is This opportunity is with a respected South African professional institute that advances standards, education, and advocacy for the accountancy profession. The organisation partners with universities, regulators, and business leaders to support sustainable growth, strengthen SMEs, and ensure professional pathways remain credible and relevant. What You’ll Do Conduct qualitative and quantitative research across education, accountancy, economics, and regulation. Produce at least two research articles per quarter and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. Analyse economic and market trends, including SME performance, entrepreneurship, and regulatory impacts. Develop evidence-based recommendations to support policy, qualification frameworks, and curriculum updates. Collaborate on international research, including contributions to global publications. Use data and IT tools to track trends, manage virtual research sources, and deliver timely outputs. Update institutional platforms with research findings and insights. What You Bring Master’s degree in a research-related field (research-based qualification required). 5 years’ experience in research, preferably in education or a professional body. Strong background in curriculum development and policy research. Skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis, with ability to produce empirical outputs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for academic, business, and policy audiences. Proficiency with research tools, data analysis software, and IT systems. High integrity, strategic judgment, and adaptability to diverse projects. What Success Looks Like High-quality, peer-reviewed research produced consistently each quarter. Influential publications shaping policy, professional practice, and industry debate. Data-driven insights adopted into curriculum design, qualification pathways, and policy frameworks. Recognised contributions to global research initiatives and sector thought leadership. Strong collaboration across executives, academia, regulators, and business stakeholders. Research outputs delivered on time, with measurable impact for the profession and wider economy. hiring edge kestria

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