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Research Assistant at Orca Communications
, Gauteng, South Africa -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Qualitative Research, Semi-structured Interviews, Focus Group Facilitation, Field Observation, Transcription, Translation, Recruitment, Data Confidentiality, Note-taking, People Skills

Industry

Public Relations and Communications Services

Description
We're hiring: Research Assistant (Johannesburg) - Qualitative fieldwork on water & sanitation Project: Water and Sanitation in Johannesburg Where: Johannesburg area When: September-October (8 weeks) Type: Paid, on-site, part-time (local hire) What you'll do (qualitative only) Conduct semi-structured interviews with residents, community leaders, and NGOs - focused on water access, non-revenue water (NRW), and sanitation. Facilitate 12 focus groups to surface coping norms, trust, and practical ideas to improve water services and sanitation. Join field walk-alongs in informal settlements to observe daily water/sanitation practices; take careful notes and (where appropriate) photos; deliver short weekly insight memos. Handle recruitment, consent, audio recording, transcription/translation, and confidentiality (POPIA-compliant). You are Based in Gauteng; fluent in English plus a local language (e.g., isiZulu, Sesotho, Setswana, isiXhosa). A university student or recent graduate with knowledge of - or strong interest in - water Outgoing and proactive, with strong note-taking and people skills. Reliable, discreet, and safety-minded (transport stipends provided). - A person with existing networks in the Johannesburg area and knowledge of Johannesburg Water pathways.
Responsibilities
Conduct semi-structured interviews and facilitate focus groups regarding water and sanitation services in Johannesburg. Perform field walk-alongs in informal settlements and deliver weekly insight memos.