FIELDWORKER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Conduct qualitative interviews with participants in their preferred language.

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Drive the researcher safely to and from interview sites across Gauteng Province.

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Accompany the researcher during fieldwork activities where required.

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Provide physical assistance with the researcher’s electric wheelchair, including folding, unfolding, loading into and removing from a vehicle.

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Maintain strict confidentiality of all participant information and research data.

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Support accurate field notes, documentation, and basic administrative tasks.

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Ensure full adherence to ethical research procedures at all times.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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Matric (Grade 12).

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Valid driver’s licence (Code B or equivalent) and confident driving experience (essential; driving ability will be assessed).

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Previous experience conducting qualitative interviews.

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Proficiency in English and at least one additional language commonly spoken by migrant communities in Gauteng, sufficient to conduct qualitative interviews. Languages of particular relevance to the study include Swahili, Portuguese, French and isiZulu.

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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Ability to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.

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Willingness and ability to travel to fieldwork and recruitment sites across Gauteng Province, including Johannesburg and other locations as required by the study.

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Physical ability and willingness to assist with the handling, folding, loading and unloading of an electric wheelchair as part of fieldwork duties.

CONTRACT AND REMUNERATION

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Work will be allocated on a needs basis depending on fieldwork schedules, participant language requirements, and project demands.

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Remuneration will be in line with University of the Witwatersrand fieldworker hourly rates and will be based on approved hours worked.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit:

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A cover letter outlining suitability for the role.

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An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).

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Names and contact details of two to three referees.

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Copy of South African ID, permanent residence permit, or passport and relevant work visa.

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Copy of valid driver’s licence.

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Proof of current student registration (if applicable).

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Copy of matric certificate.

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Copies of post-matric qualifications (if available).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The University of the Witwatersrand is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants with relevant language skills and experience working with diverse communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Detailed Description

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How To Apply

To apply:

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Please submit the following documents on http://www.wits.ac.za/vacancies/ or for internal applicants https://irec.wits.ac.za

• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position.

• A detailed CV, including contact details, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees.

• Copy of South African ID, permanent residence permit, or passport and relevant work visa.

• Copy of valid driver’s licence.

• Proof of current student registration (if applicable).

• Copy of matric certificate.

• Copies of post-matric qualifications (if available).

Please note:

Only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting. An interview will form part of the selection process.

NB: The University will seek confidential referee reports for all shortlisted candidates. At least one referee must be the candidate’s current or most recent immediate supervisor or line manager. No appointment will be made without the receipt and satisfactory consideration of the required referee reports.

By applying for this post the Applicant acknowledges that their personal information will be processed by the University. The Applicant, by their conduct in proceeding with an application for this position, gives their consent to the processing of their personal information as required by the University’s Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy. Such processing includes logging their information on the University’s recruitment systems, conducting necessary background and reference checks including disciplinary and/or criminal records, and disclosing their personal information to university employees identified to take part in the selection and recruitment process. The Applicant consents to any processing of their personal information as may be required. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to appointable applicants from the designated South African groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment, to re-advertise, and to verify all information provided by candidates. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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