21 Market Research jobs in Johannesburg

Market Research & Lead Qualification Specialist

POSITION INFO : Company Overview :

We are a South African energy solutions provider specializing in sustainable, bespoke energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors. The company focuses on optimizing energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and decreasing reliance on the national grid, thereby enhancing profitability and sustainability for its clients.

Key Product Solutions :

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• Power Purchase Agreements and Incentive Funding : The company assists clients in maximizing tax benefits and making smart energy investments through structured agreements and funding options.
• Operations and Maintenance : The company ensures the longevity and efficiency of energy systems through proactive maintenance and 24 / 7 system monitoring.

Job Title :

Market Research & Lead Qualification Specialist

Also known as : Sales Research Analyst, Business Development Researcher, or Sales Enablement Researcher)

Job Description :

The Market Research & Lead Qualification Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the business development team by identifying and qualifying high-potential B2B opportunities. This individual conducts in-depth market research and needs analyses to pinpoint ideal prospects and uncover insights that support a targeted sales approach. Once a lead is vetted and demonstrates clear alignment with the company’s offering, it is passed as a warm lead to the Business Development Manager for further engagement and closing.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct market and industry research to identify potential B2B opportunities aligned with the company’s services or products.
• Perform detailed needs analyses on prospective clients using tools such as LinkedIn, CRM systems, market databases, and web analytics.
• Gather and analyse relevant data to determine the quality and viability of leads.
• Profile and segment potential clients based on industry, size, needs, and buying behavior.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of research and lead insights in CRM or lead management systems.
• Collaborate closely with Business Development Managers to understand ideal client profiles and strategic goals.
• Generate and qualify warm leads, ensuring they meet defined criteria before handover.
• Provide insights and recommendations to help refine targeting and outreach strategies.
• Track the effectiveness of lead generation efforts and optimize research methods accordingly.

Requirements & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Research, or related field. (Nice to have)
• 2–4 years of experience in a research, sales support, or business development role (preferably B2B).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to synthesize large volumes of information.
• Proficient with research tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), and market research databases. (Nice to have)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working independently.
• Familiarity with B2B sales cycles and lead qualification frameworks.

Comfortable working across teams and relaying insights to sales stakeholders

Our client is a well-respected Market Research firm and they are HIRING! The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the organization, serving as the primary point of contact for clients, driving business growth, and ensuring the successful execution of research projects. This role requires a blend of project management skills, sales acumen, and a deep understanding of market research methodologies. Requirements:

• MCom Degree in Research, Psychology Commerce or equivalent
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role (e.g., Researcher, KAM, Sales, Management Consulting)
• 1-3 years successful key account management experience with a proven track success in client relationship management and research project management, preferably in the market research or consulting industry
• 1-3 years managing medium to large scale projects preferably in research
• 1-3 years working experience in solution development

Graphics & Web Designer (Junior to Mid-Level)

Contract / Freelance Position – Short-term assignment, not permanent

Introduction

We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Junior to Mid-Level Multimedia Designer to join our team on a short-term contract . This role is ideal for someone with a strong design foundation who is eager to contribute to both graphic and web-based projects.

The ideal candidate will bring fresh, creative thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to turn client briefs into high-impact digital designs. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well independently, and bring a collaborative spirit to our creative team.

Requirements

• A qualification in Graphic / Web Design (Diploma, Degree, or Certificate).
• 2+ years of proven industry experience in a similar design role. (Non-negotiable)
• An up-to-date portfolio showcasing relevant design work. (Please include links if online – non-negotiable)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite : XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. (required)
• Strong web design knowledge , including :
• Wireframing and layout planning
• Familiarity with W3C standards (XHTML1.1 & CSS)
• Excellent communication skills , especially when engaging with clients and co-workers.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport is required

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and designs based on written or verbal briefs.
• Take projects from concept through to final delivery, including presentations to clients when needed.
• Collaborate across design, development, and production teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Assist with ongoing website maintenance and updates.
• Liaise with clients to gather feedback, present progress, and manage expectations.
• Maintain high design standards and take full ownership of your work.
• Apply creative thinking and contribute ideas to improve workflows and visual output.

Personal Attributes

• Highly creative, proactive, and solution-driven.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines independently.
• Motivated, energetic, and adaptable in a dynamic work environment.
• Open to feedback, new ideas, and continuous learning.
• Able to work within a team or independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to occasionally work outside of standard office hours to meet tight deadlines.
• Passionate about delivering great design and user experiences.

Graphics & Web Designer (Junior to Mid-Level)

Contract / Freelance Position – Short-term assignment, not permanent

Introduction

We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Junior to Mid-Level Multimedia Designer to join our team on a short-term contract . This role is ideal for someone with a strong design foundation who is eager to contribute to both graphic and web-based projects.

The ideal candidate will bring fresh, creative thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to turn client briefs into high-impact digital designs. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well independently, and bring a collaborative spirit to our creative team.

Requirements

• A qualification in Graphic / Web Design (Diploma, Degree, or Certificate).
• 2+ years of proven industry experience in a similar design role. (Non-negotiable)
• An up-to-date portfolio showcasing relevant design work. (Please include links if online – non-negotiable)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite : XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. (required)
• Strong web design knowledge , including :
• Wireframing and layout planning
• Familiarity with W3C standards (XHTML1.1 & CSS)
• Excellent communication skills , especially when engaging with clients and co-workers.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport is required

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and designs based on written or verbal briefs.
• Take projects from concept through to final delivery, including presentations to clients when needed.
• Collaborate across design, development, and production teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Assist with ongoing website maintenance and updates.
• Liaise with clients to gather feedback, present progress, and manage expectations.
• Maintain high design standards and take full ownership of your work.
• Apply creative thinking and contribute ideas to improve workflows and visual output.

Personal Attributes

• Highly creative, proactive, and solution-driven.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines independently.
• Motivated, energetic, and adaptable in a dynamic work environment.
• Open to feedback, new ideas, and continuous learning.
• Able to work within a team or independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to occasionally work outside of standard office hours to meet tight deadlines.
• Passionate about delivering great design and user experiences.

Graphic Designer • Johannesburg, South Africa

Market Research Randburg

Graphics & Web Designer (Junior to Mid-Level)

Contract / Freelance Position – Short-term assignment, not permanent

Introduction

We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Junior to Mid-Level Multimedia Designer to join our team on a short-term contract . This role is ideal for someone with a strong design foundation who is eager to contribute to both graphic and web-based projects.

The ideal candidate will bring fresh, creative thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to turn client briefs into high-impact digital designs. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well independently, and bring a collaborative spirit to our creative team.

Requirements

• A qualification in Graphic / Web Design (Diploma, Degree, or Certificate).
• 2+ years of proven industry experience in a similar design role. (Non-negotiable)
• An up-to-date portfolio showcasing relevant design work. (Please include links if online – non-negotiable)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite : XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. (required)
• Strong web design knowledge , including:
  • HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap
  • Responsive interface design
  • Wireframing and layout planning
  • Familiarity with W3C standards (XHTML1.1 & CSS)
  • Cross-browser UI optimization and speed considerations
• Excellent communication skills , especially when engaging with clients and co-workers.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport is required

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and designs based on written or verbal briefs.
• Take projects from concept through to final delivery, including presentations to clients when needed.
• Collaborate across design, development, and production teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Assist with ongoing website maintenance and updates.
• Liaise with clients to gather feedback, present progress, and manage expectations.
• Maintain high design standards and take full ownership of your work.
• Apply creative thinking and contribute ideas to improve workflows and visual output.
• 70% design work / 30% web development.

Personal Attributes

• Highly creative, proactive, and solution-driven.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines independently.
• Motivated, energetic, and adaptable in a dynamic work environment.
• Open to feedback, new ideas, and continuous learning.
• Able to work within a team or independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to occasionally work outside of standard office hours to meet tight deadlines.
• Passionate about delivering great design and user experiences.

Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your Impact

As a knowledge professional you will work alongside our consultants and clients to generate distinctive insights and proprietary knowledge. You will leverage your knowledge and analytical rigor to develop capabilities, gain insights, and solve specific client business problems, in McKinsey’s Africa Consumer Practice (CPG and Retail).

You will research, analyze, and synthesize key client questions, identifying data, information, and analyses to support problem-solving efforts and targeted industry research, including market developments, competition, corporate strategies, and technology trends. You will present findings through McKinsey-formatted end-products, including models, presentations, and written communications.

You will be able to develop knowledge and help support the continuous improvement of our knowledge assets. You will proactively develop and codify knowledge on new and emerging consumer-based topics relevant to McKinsey and our clients in the industry. You will serve as a thought partner to consulting teams and clients.

You will work in the Johannesburg office as a part of local Africa Capabilities and Insights Team. From time to time, you may be staffed directly on client engagements, which means working closely with our clients and, in some cases, traveling to their sites. Staffing on client projects could include engaging in Africa-wide opportunities to capture and amplify impact across the region. This will allow you to contribute to projects with a broader scope and influence, enhancing your ability to drive meaningful outcomes at scale.

Your qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (quantitative modules preferred)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills (data modelling will be a core skill needed)
• 2+ years of working experience in consumer industries OR other research or analytics experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Professional attitude and service orientation, team player
• Willingness to engage in a wide variety of research topics, even beyond consumer topics, within a highly demanding and results-oriented team environment

Results Delivery

• Play a leading role in drawing up a team business plan for complex tasks as well as plans for longer periods (1 year and 3 year)
• Identify weaknesses in all existing index processes, including data, operational and analytic processes
• Provide specialist guidance to staff who needs to escalate issues of complexity and assist with work of the more junior roles if required
• Build an independent opinion on client and broader market needs, problems, opportunities and possibilities for implementation by acting on this opinion (e.g. recommends approaches which are new and different from those requested by the clients) contributing to the sustained relevance of the index service from the JSE

• Build strategic JSE / Industry/ Global network of thought leaders and relationships, attending and presenting at conferences and training interventions
• Effectively communicate and educate clients at all levels (phone calls, emails and client visits on expressing index related concepts; interpreting and resolving index queries) on index rules and their application to understand specific index changes and interpret and explain index source data and its derivation
• Maintain a positive relationship with clients by managing conflictive situations diplomatically, but firmly; strive for client satisfaction without compromising standards; maintain clear communication with clients regarding mutual expectations; monitor client satisfaction; take personal responsibility for correcting customer-service problems; correct problems promptly and assertively; make self fully available, especially when client is going through a critical period; answer specific queries from clients by applying analytical techniques to data to produce meaningful views
• Ensure good vendor relationships by interacting and collaborating with third party data suppliers and partners (such as FTSE and other internal divisions) in a proficient manner

• Ensure the FTSE/JSE End of Day Process is completed accurately by ensuring that all relevant end of day files from FTSE are received; verifying the structure and completeness of all received files; checking that all pre-agreed index changes are applied correctly
• Perform the valuations of all JSE-administrated indices (e.g. JSE Commodities Indices and JSE Money Market Index) by validating input data, calculating the index metrics and testing the reasonability of the result
• Verify end of day data products
• Have a professional understanding of all Bond Market operational processes to be able to drive resolutions in the event of process failure
• Determine and implement corrective action when any aspect of the Bond Market processes does not function correctly by identifying where and in which step it failed, the cause of the failure and how to remedy it
• Ensure that time lines are adhered to by abiding to Bond Market processes SLA times contracted with clients
• Ensure the continuous accuracy of index inputs and published index metrics in protection of JSE reputation by conducting calculations independently
• Ensure that the data and information overseen by the team meets the measure of reasonableness and is finely checked post production and distribution focusing on timelines and data quality standards to ensure that clients base decisions on accurate information and JSE client service is maintained at a high level
• Analyse data discrepancies by understanding the various data inputs and their interactions as well as the necessary formulas and identify and take necessary steps to resolve issues
• Drive out process optimisation and enhancement, with the emphasis on providing improved results at a lower cost, reducing the risk of failure or enhancing sustainability
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the Index landscape, including knowledge of index users’ business, products and services offered by global index providers and local competitors to provide clients with resolutions and advise
• Understand the importance of accurate indices to the capital markets. Maintain this knowledge through continuous self-learning and interaction with market participants
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the JSE index rules by knowing which rules to apply in specific situations and taking decisions on the specific application of these rules. This requires interpretation of the applicable rules, referencing historic treatment and precedent set in the past, as well as a detailed understanding of the practical impact of index changes on clients and their investment products
• Independently perform the free float review for JSE listed companies by analysing the shareholders of each company, measuring that against a set of rules and drawing inferences to determine the free float
• Identify upcoming corporate actions and determine the appropriate impact on the indices, within the relevant timeline of that corporate action, by referencing the index rules, previous precedent and making the necessary inferences
• Play a meaningful and leading role in the Index Rebalance by collecting and verifying data; calculating various inputs for the review; determining which changes are necessary, based on the data, rules and calculations; preparation and verification of the relevant public output documentation for accuracy; ensure that the rebalance changes are applied correctly
• Take responsibility for the end-to-end index rebalancing process by ensuring that individual tasks are admitted and correct by supervising and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Provide direction and training to junior colleagues by advising on problem resolution and other questions they might have
• Create insightful research papers by producing research outputs that meet independent Advisory Committee standards and meet identified market needs by researching elements of index methodology or new indices to contribute to the ongoing development of new indices (research includes collecting input data; interpret and analyse data collected; formulate recommendation or conclusions; prepare research papers)
• Identify opportunities to refine existing products and developing of innovative new index products to improve quality and range of data products to clients while being cost effective and sustainable
• Contribute to implementation of product developments by creating development plans a year or more in advance
• Assist with the division of divisional action plans into smaller, allocable tasks that can be measured and tracked for allocation of sub-tasks to junior colleagues with set target dates
• Demonstrate professional conduct, concern for customers and a sense of urgency in dealing with them and ensure that client queries are resolved timeously, accurately and comprehensively
• Take responsibility and have a complete view of the JSE structure to ensure queries are escalated to the correct person or department, if necessary
• Assist junior staff in the resolution of queries they are handling by reviewing their responses or answering specific questions they may have
• Independently present an overview of index related information to groups of people or clients, by preparing appropriate visual aids, presenting material and responding to questions
• Take a leading role in routine client meetings by ensuring that client needs are met
• Provide data to the media within the parameters of JSE policies. Be aware of the framework and scope within which questions from the media can be answered
• Assist in the preparation of brochures and marketing material by providing content and quality assurance to ensure clients are kept up to date with new index developments
• Provide input and content to website lay-out and structure to ensure that clients get correct information in the right format

• Improve personal capability and professional growth relating to field of expertise, in line with JSE objectives by discussing development needs and proposed solutions with management
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation or standards by conducting research and utilising networks
• Up skill team and other professionals by sharing knowledge and research results
• Epitomise living the JSE values, displaying professional conduct and adherence to required technical standards

• Analyse, research, develop and implement improvement/innovative ideas and value adding solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results

• BCom in Econometrics, Economy of Mathematics, Finance, Investments
• Honours in Mathematics, Investments, Finance, Financial Modelling, Econometrics
• 3 years in financial markets

Knowledge and Skills required

• Intermediate software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Email)
• Divisional service offerings
• Business continuity standard
• Business principles
• Data analysis
• Decision-making process
• Challenging the status quo with a view to improving the environment or peoples understanding
• Giving presentations
• Identifying trends
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with peers / subordinates / managers
• Adapting behaviour to meet major changes at work
• Adapting to a major organisational change
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluating resource allocation
• Networking and building relationships
• Communicating complex information orally
• Completing a project with constraints
• Conducting a needs analysis
• Developing multiple creative solutions
• Providing professional advice/opinion
• Research

Our client, a leading Financial Institution, is looking for an Index Research Analyst to join their team.

Job Purpose:

• To accurately calculate, re-balance, manage, and develop indices while assisting clients with index-related information.

Education:

• Essential Qualification - Grade 12 + Degree in Economics, Finance, or Statistics.
• Preferred Qualification - Degree in Economics, Finance, or Statistics.

Experience:

• Financial Service Experience (e.g., Banking, Asset management).
• 2+ years’ experience.
• Excel experience.
• Analyse financial data.
• Track market trends.
• Present findings.
• Responsible for conducting research on various financial instruments and compiling information related to various indices.
• Liaising with clients.
• Experience with key performance indicators.
• Portfolio analysis.
• Data Recon.
• Calculate performance attribution.

Job Content:

• Results Delivery.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management.
• Process Management.
• Self-Management.
• Transformation and Innovation Management.

Technical competencies:

• Administrative procedures and systems.
• Basic software applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet, Email).

Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.

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