Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI): Graduate Opportunities 2025

Post Title: Research Data Collectors

Reference: RDC- B/03/2025

The Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) is mandated to conduct evidence-based- research, therefore, to fulfil this mandate we are looking to appoint unemployed KZN graduates (between the ages of 18 – 35 years) to collect data for research purposes.

The data collectors will be required to collect data in specific district municipalities within the KZN province listed as follows:

• eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality,
• Amajuba District Municipality,
• iLembe District Municipality,
• Harry Gwala District Municipality,
• Ugu District Municipality,
• uMgungundlovu District Municipality,
• uMkhanyakude District Municipality,
• uMzinyathi District Municipality,
• uThukela District Municipality,
• King Cetshwayo District Municipality,
• Zululand District Municipality

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Institute with door-to-door data collection process in line with applicable procedures
• Collecting data using surveys, personal and telephonic interviews
• Capturing data in a MKRI prescribed format
• Maintaining data quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings
• Meticulous adherence to ethical and professional standards relevant to the process

Requirements:

• Applicants must have a valid tertiary qualification (NQF 6 - 8)
• Computer Literacy
• Own mobile device (working smart phone)
• Ability to operate a mobile device
• Good communication skills
• Proficient in English and IsiZulu

Advantageous:

• Code 08/10 driver’s license to be an added advantage
• NQF 8 qualification will be an added advantage, to align with research understanding