11 Design Research jobs in South Africa

RCL Foods is a deeply rooted South African business, and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters. Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart. We are inspired by our unwavering commitment to "Grow What Matters,", placing People, Growth and Sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.

RCL Foods Beverages Team is on the hunt for a R&D Intern who will be placed on a 12 month fixed contract . The role will be based in Pretoria West and reports to the New Product Development Manager.

The successful candidate will gain in-depth experience in product development, lab comprehension, factory, and lab equipment knowledge within Beverage business. The R&D Intern will also be encouraged to explore other areas of interest to learn more about fundamentals and the general operations both within and outside of the assigned department that will be supplemental to the learning experience - e.g., Manufacturing and Quality departments.

Are you a skilled telephone researcher? Are you seeking variety and curious to learn more about new areas? Are you commercially minded and want to see the results of your research? Are you reliable and able to keep on top of appointments?

We are looking for an experienced telephone researcher (min 1 year of experience) to conduct B2B telephone interviews across a variety of different business sectors with both warm leads via scheduled appointments and by generating your own leads (c. 50/50 split). This role would then organically move to conference production.

We can offer flexibility in terms of hours around a set of core working hours. Essential core hours are between on days worked, minimum of 3 days worked per week. We are open to discussing and agreeing different working patterns.

A phone line will be provided, however all applicants must have:

• Windows 10/11 PC or laptop
• Unlimited home broadband
• Quiet and comfortable workspace

Please apply only if you meet the above criteria, by email, detailing your previous Market Research experience and we will get in touch to arrange for a phone interview.

Please note: This position is not appropriate for graduates.

By applying for this role, you hereby freely give your prospective employer consent to use, process and store your personal data relating to your job application in accordance with prevailing legislation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: R234,00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Leaders in Renewable Energy Development

G7 Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd has been pioneering renewables, including utility-scale hybrid renewable technology, in South Africa for 15 years. G7 delivers high-performing, grid-connected projects and has transitioned from a developer to a fully integrated IPP. With projects in excess of 2GW at various stages of maturity, G7 is growing its pipeline and has over 500MW of renewable energy projects under construction. G7 is on a mission to harness the power of renewable resources, contributing to a sustainable and energy-secure future.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Research & Development, The
Market Researcher Analyst
at G7 Renewable Energies must be a passionate, detail-oriented, and analytical individual. This role is ideal for someone eager to contribute to innovative renewable energy solutions and gain hands-on experience in both market intelligence and technical research. The successful candidate will support strategic decision-making and research initiatives that drive the development of sustainable energy technologies.

Role-Specific Responsibilities

Research & Development:

• Assist in planning and designing research projects focused on renewable energy technologies (e.g., wind, solar, bio-energy).
• Conduct literature reviews to stay abreast of industry advancements.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret experimental and field data.
• Support prototype development and testing of renewable energy systems.
• Prepare detailed research reports, technical papers, and presentations.
• Collaborate with senior researchers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Assist in drafting research grant proposals and maintaining organized records.

Market Analysis:

• Conduct market research on energy/power markets and regulatory frameworks in focus regions.
• Build and maintain pricing curves and capture values for wind and solar products.
• Develop long-term power market outlooks and forecasts.
• Prepare market research reports considering geopolitical risks and regulatory changes.
• Perform quantitative market analysis and deliver insights on market trends.
• Provide statistics and content for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing documents and presentations for banks, investors, and partners.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Financial, and Engineering departments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Honours Degree in a relevant field, such as Finance and Economics, Accounting, Business Science, Data Science, Environmental Science, Engineering or Physics.

Postgraduate Degree (e.g., Master's) are advantageous, especially in:

• Resource Management
• Sustainable Development
• Energy Economics

Role-Specific Skills & Knowledge

• Previous Graduate Programme or Internship completed within renewable energy would be advantageous.
• Experience with and an interest in using and developing quantitative models.
• Keen interest in climate change, energy and commercial aspects
• Strong analytical skills.
• Desire to learn about renewable energy
• Ability to communicate across all layers of the organization and with external data providers.
• Structured and solution-driven, with a positive approach and attitude to dealing with challenges.
• Fast-learner, energetic, self-starter, motivated to succeed, be challenged, and grow as an individual.
• Willingness to work collaboratively or individually as required.
• Empathic, loyal, and forward-looking attitude.
• Willingness to help colleagues.
• Strong communicator (verbally and written) and organized with a high attention to detail.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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Market Research Executive – Healthcare Insights

Are you a curious, high-energy market researcher who thrives on variety and collaboration? Join a dynamic UK-based agency specialising in healthcare market research. As a Market Research Executive, you'll manage research projects end-to-end — from writing screeners and managing fieldwork to data analysis and final client delivery. This is your opportunity to work with a passionate, close-knit team that values creativity, rigour, and fun.

If you're looking to apply your qualitative and quantitative skills on impactful healthcare studies, this role is perfect for you.

Salary: R R40 000 Per Month

• Develop screeners, discussion guides, and surveys for qualitative and quantitative research projects.
• Lead day-to-day fieldwork coordination, liaising with partners and keeping clients informed throughout.
• Analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, turning insights into compelling narratives.
• Create visually engaging PowerPoint reports, ensuring findings are easy to digest and visually appealing.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings and presentations, both virtually and in person (with occasional travel opportunities).
• Manage research projects from start to finish, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and client expectations are met.
• Support business development through proposal writing and research planning.

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in market research, ideally with a healthcare focus.
• Hands-on experience in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Proven track record of end-to-end project management.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and accurately.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal collaboration and client engagement.

Ideal Profile:

• A natural self-starter with a proactive, "can-do" attitude.
• Passionate about collaboration, brainstorming, and creative problem-solving.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Positive, energetic, and adaptable – someone who genuinely enjoys the research process and team success.
• Motivated by phrases like "seize the day", "upwards and onwards" , and "let's have fun" .

Equipment Requirements:

• Reliable internet connection.
• Access to a personal laptop or desktop for remote work.

We have a full-time, hybrid role for a Market Research Associate
(French speaking)
, located in the City of Cape Town.

Our leading international Healthcare Market Research client is looking for an Associate to join their Experts team. Assisting the team to grow the Experts panel, your day-to-day activities will include:

• Responding to incoming Expert recruitment requests from our premier clients,
• Assessing client scopes and building a recruitment strategy to meet our clients' knowledge needs, and
• Building relationships with our Experts (including onboarding, ongoing communication, scheduling for Expert engagements, and any other needs as they arise).

Must Haves:

• Bachelors Degree from accredited university or higher.
• Fluent in English and French

Desired Skills:

• Comfortable operating in a high throughput, KPI-centric environment with competing priorities (cold calling).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and solution-orientation.
• Comfortable negotiating and networking with established healthcare professionals.
• A team player who can work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Comfortable working with video tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Curiosity about the healthcare & life sciences sector and desire to grow your subject matter expertise.

Our Client turns physician experience, expertise, and observations into actionable insights for the global healthcare community. Engaging with more than 1.3 million Healthcare professionals across 150 countries, the company provides physicians with a social platform and unique community that fosters impactful peer-to-peer collaboration & discussions about issues that are important to them and their patients.

Location: Cape Town Waterfront & remote

Salary indication: R25,000 pm

This position is only open to holders of a valid South African work permit

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Market Research Specialist supports the delivery of the +more and Pepkor Group Customer Insights Strategy through the Customer Insights Community. This role is responsible for designing and executing research studies, managing research partnerships, and collecting both quantitative and qualitative data to deliver actionable insights. A key focus will be ensuring strong community engagement, panel management, and stakeholder collaboration to drive meaningful business outcomes across the Pepkor Group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research Design & Execution

• Develop and deliver quarterly research plans aligned to business priorities.
• Manage end-to-end research projects, from scoping to final insights presentation.
• Leverage research tools (e.g. Alida) to design effective studies.

Customer Community & Panel Management

• Partner with data and campaign teams to ensure effective customer recruitment and retention.
• Monitor and report on panel health, growth, and niche data collection.
• Manage member queries with professionalism and empathy.

Content Creation & Engagement

• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver engaging, community-first content.
• Foster participation and maintain a safe, positive community environment.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Build strong relationships across all Pepkor Group brands.
• Partner with operational and digital engagement teams to ensure well-managed delivery of insights.
• Support the success of Group Customer and +more initiatives.
• Actively contribute to team morale, collaboration and strategy execution.

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years experience in market research projects or fieldwork management.
• Previous experience in online participant panel management.
• Project Management or similar qualification.
• Strong knowledge of research tools, project management systems and digital platforms.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Behavioural Competencies:
  Planning & organising, analytical thinking, delivering results, presenting & communicating information, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, and innovation.

CLOSING DATE: 10 October 2025

If you are interested in the above position and meet the requirements as indicated above, above, please submit your application.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

By submitting your application, you are giving Pepkor implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information.

Pepkor strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Market Research Specialist supports the delivery of the +more and Pepkor Group Customer Insights Strategy through the Customer Insights Community. This role is responsible for designing and executing research studies, managing research partnerships, and collecting both quantitative and qualitative data to deliver actionable insights. A key focus will be ensuring strong community engagement, panel management, and stakeholder collaboration to drive meaningful business outcomes across the Pepkor Group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research Design & Execution
• Develop and deliver quarterly research plans aligned to business priorities.
• Manage end-to-end research projects, from scoping to final insights presentation.
• Leverage research tools (e.g. Alida) to design effective studies.
• Customer Community & Panel Management
• Partner with data and campaign teams to ensure effective customer recruitment and retention.
• Monitor and report on panel health, growth, and niche data collection.
• Manage member queries with professionalism and empathy.
• Content Creation & Engagement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and deliver engaging, community-first content.
• Foster participation and maintain a safe, positive community environment.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Team Contribution
• Build strong relationships across all Pepkor Group brands.
• Partner with operational and digital engagement teams to ensure well-managed delivery of insights.
• Support the success of Group Customer and +more initiatives.
• Actively contribute to team morale, collaboration and strategy execution.

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years experience in market research projects or fieldwork management.
• Previous experience in online participant panel management.
• Project Management or similar qualification.
• Strong knowledge of research tools, project management systems and digital platforms.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Behavioural Competencies:Planning & organising, analytical thinking, delivering results, presenting & communicating information, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, and innovation.

CLOSING DATE: 10 October 2025

If you are interested in the above position and meet the requirements as indicated above, above, please submit your application.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

By submitting your application, you are giving Pepkor implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information.

Pepkor strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines.

Job Type: Permanent

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Market Research : 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Market Research Project Coordinator – MedTech

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a knack for keeping projects on track? Join a UK-based specialist in medical technology market research, as a Market Research Project Coordinator. This role is integral to ensuring seamless project execution — from contracting and fieldwork management to final delivery — across global healthcare research studies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for South African candidates with project logistics experience to support high-impact MedTech research with a globally respected team.

Salary: R R50 000 Per Month

Project Set-Up:

• Coordinate project documentation, including contracts, confidentiality and GDPR agreements for both clients and vendors.
• Confirm project budgets, finalise vendor costs, and manage onboarding processes.
• Lead vendor kick-off calls, outlining objectives, sampling plans, timelines, and deliverables.

Fieldwork Management:

• Monitor and report daily recruitment progress across projects.
• Identify and escalate risks or delays to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with GDPR, AI regulations, and client-specific quality standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and onboard additional suppliers as needed.
• Monitor and report any Adverse Events in compliance with healthcare research protocols.

Project Close:

• Finalise all documentation and ensure administrative tasks are completed.
• Prepare and distribute vendor and client evaluation forms.

Supporting Responsibilities:

• Update project tracking systems (e.g. status, timelines, documentation).
• Support internal teams with operational tasks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with additional operational support as required.

Essential:

• 2–5 years of experience in a project coordination or logistics-focused role, ideally in research, healthcare, or professional services.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines and managing priorities.
• Confident communicator, capable of managing supplier and internal team interactions.
• Proven experience negotiating and maintaining relationships with vendors or suppliers.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative market research processes.
• Exposure to healthcare or global market research projects.
• Understanding of GDPR, compliance regulations, and risk assessments.
• Experience using supplier databases or procurement systems.

Equipment Requirements:

• Reliable internet connection.
• Access to a personal laptop or desktop for remote work.

Job Classification

REQ Busi Radebe

Job Post End Date: 26 September 2025

Job Family

Marketing, Communication and Research

Career Stream

Market Research and Customer Insights

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Others

Job Purpose

To influence the understanding and thinking of customer and consumer behaviour through foresight and leadership; customer insight; market and customer analytics; governance; consulting and advisory to enable business to achieve its objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Comply with internal and external governance requirements; policies; procedures and standards to minimise risk to all stakeholders.
• Manage resources and deliverables through project management disciplines to meet business objectives.
• Meet client needs by developing proposals and presentations.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance the operations of the team.
• Identify; manage and partner with vendors to ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Develop the market and customer insights strategy and plan by understanding business strategy and client insights.
• Design; develop and implement research and insight projects by engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Address business needs by proactively identifying opportunities to initiate strategic projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify research solutions to projects.
• Contribute to resolution of strategic issues by acting as the advisory / consultative function.
• Ensure transformational targets are met for own team through consideration of targets during the staff recruitment; retention and training process and utilizing suppliers listed on the preferred supplier list.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Address issues raised in culture surveys by participating in the development and implementation of action plans.
• Create a client service culture through various required interventions.
• Support and encourage staff to participate and support corporate responsibility initiative.
• Achieve operational excellence by supporting the implementation of business optimization improvement through team engagement

People Specification

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor of Commerce: Honours , Bachelor of Commerce: Honours - Business Management

Minimum Experience Level

5 - 7 years managing a research function and exposure to financial services

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Budgeting
• Change management
• Client service management
• Client service principles
• Communication Strategies
• Consumer behaviour
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Organisational systems
• Principles of project management

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Business Acumen
• Guiding Team Success
• Continuous Improvement
• Planning and Organizing
• Delegation and Empowerment

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team