Senior Research Analyst

 

Recruiter:

Elite Search

Job Ref:

JHB000679/HLG

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

35000 Monthly


SUMMARY:
Role: Research Analyst
Location: Must be Johannesburg based but role is remote
A premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. Assisting IT professionals, business executives, and the investment communities make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1000  analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For almost half a century, the company has provided strategic insights to help clients achieve their key business objectives.
 
There is a new role for a research professional to join the team in Johannesburg, South Africa as a Research Analyst to support the software research business and emerging technologies such as Cloud, Big Data Analytics (BDA), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT, Blockchain, Edge Computing etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsibilities
The Research Analyst will conduct research and contribute to creating market size, market forecast, research reports, whitepapers, presentations, and infographics. The candidate should be able to use both primary and secondary sources, to meet research schedules established in conjunction with more senior staff. 
 
  • Conducting primary and secondary research on the software and emerging technologies such as Cloud, Security, AI, BDA and Blockchain.
  • Authoring and publishing reports on IT market trends for Middle East and Africa
  • Engaging in bi-annual update of software and public cloud services data products (tracker, spending guides etc.) for various markets in Middle East and Africa
  • Ensuring timely delivery of research and consulting engagements.
 
Educational Qualifications:
  • University degree from a well-recognized university. A university degree in science or technology would be an advantage.  
 
Work Experience:
  • 6-8 years of total experience.
  • Minimum 4 years' experience of working with technology research and analysis which includes cloud, software, security, IT Services etc.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in South Africa or any other Sub-Saharan country.
Work related skills:
  • Exposure to Software and cloud industry and their implications to business
  • Strong understanding of new technologies such as AI, RPA, BDA, blockchain, cloud, etc.
  • Excellent communication skills. Especially, command over written and spoken English.
  • Advanced writing skills
  • Expertise in using spread sheets (Excel sheets) for Data Analysis and statistical analysis.
  • Excellent presentations skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Advanced MS Office Skills (especially Excel and PPT)
Key Attributes:
  • Detail oriented
  • Self-driven and proactive
  • Articulate
  • Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

 

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