university research assistant jobs in South Africa

Salary: Research Assistant: £33,002 to £34,610 per annum Research Associate: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 09 February 2026 The Role Are you looking...

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...

Additional information: - The SAMRC/WITS Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science PRICELESS SA is a research unit within the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, Johannesburg - It aims to enable smart decision-making in health through evidence-based research focusing on policy and public engagement - PRICELESS SA’s core business is to provide evidence to improve...

Duties/PligteThe Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies (CRSES) at Stellenbosch University (SU) is looking for a Research Assistant to assist and support specifically the CRSES NEXT portfolio, and aligned SARChIhi Chair in power systems simulation. The duties of the incumbent will include:Assisting with the preparation, editing, and formatting of research reports, proposals, and...

Role Overview The Research and Development Assistant will support the design, execution, and documentation of research projects, formulation development, and analytical testing. Working closely with the R&D Manager and wider teams, the role is critical in ensuring the successful development, testing, and handover of products to production. Key Responsibilities - Support the research and...

Job Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaApplication Deadline : February 09, 2026 Job Description - South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) a division of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent opportunity seeking a motivated and technically skilled Assistant Research Officer (Entomology) to join our multidisciplinary Crop Biology Resource Unit (CBRC)...

Division: Care for Kids Main purpose of the job: - To provide research support to Care for Kids project related to project outcomes - This includes research projects run by SIOP Africa Location: - Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) Key performance areas: - Assists with planning and coordination of research study protocols - Support adherence to protocols at sites -...

Research and Development Assistant – Pharmaceutical Recruiter: Talent Recruitment & Consulting (Pty) Ltd Job Ref: JHB /MVG Date posted: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Location: Midrand, South Africa SUMMARY: Research and Development Assistant – Pharmaceutical Department: Research & Development Reporting to: R&D Manager Our Client, a well-established pharmaceutical and animal health...

Entry-Level Data Research Assistant – Remote – Optimise INTERNATIONAL MARKET data for LEADERS in the IT Security Industry working for UK-BASED Company – R7500 Per Month This is a full-time, entry-level REMOTE position offering R7500 per month. About Us | We are Elomark Limited, a UK-based demand and revenue generation agency specialising in the global IT & cybersecurity industry. We work with...

We are hiring an Academic Research Virtual Assistant for a small consulting and corporate training company in the Consulting & Corporate Training industry. This is a Part-Time remote role for a UK-based client. The role is focused on high-level academic literature reviews, reference management, data collection support, and the drafting of research reports and presentations. The ideal candidate...

Research Operations Assistant We're growing HiJob — AI Job-Matchmaking Work Ecosystem . We are seeking Research Operations Assistants to collaborate with us on current initiatives and contribute to new project opportunities as our ecosystem expands. Responsibilities: • Work collaboratively with the team to drive project progress • Identify opportunities to optimize processes and enhance...

Company Description The EQUAL Network is a curated, digital professional network aimed at advancing gender equality and health equity. We connect leaders from diverse sectors to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and build impactful partnerships worldwide. EQUAL was established to bridge gaps in professional networking, enabling researchers, advocates, and innovative projects to connect,...

Research Assistant, Strep A and ARF Therapeutics The Kids Research Institute Australia Nedlands, Perth WA Clinical/Medical Research (Healthcare and Medical) Casual/Vacation Add expected salary to your profile for insights The Opportunity At the Kids Research Institute Australia, we have a passion to see our researchers, and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence,...

Salary: Reserach Assistant - £33,002 to £34,610 per annum Research Associate - £35,608 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 05 February 2026 The Role This is a full-time,...

Background: - Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences - WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives - In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services...

Role Overview The Research and Development Assistant will support the design, execution, and documentation of research projects, formulation development, and analytical testing. Working closely with the R&D Manager and wider teams, the role is critical in ensuring the successful development, testing, and handover of products to production. Key Responsibilities - Support the research and...

Salary: £33, £34, per annum, pro rata Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 16 February 2026 The Role You will focus on undertaking a realist evidence synthesis to support ongoing work with...

Salary: Reserach Assistant - £33,002 to £34,610 per annum Research Associate - £35,608 to £36,636 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 05 February 2026 The Role The School of...

Salary: Reserach Assistant: £33,002 - £33,951 per annum, pro rata Research Associate: £35,608 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 02 February 2026 The...

Salary: Reserach Assistant £33,002 - £34,610 per annum Reserach Associate £35,608 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 9 February 2026 The Role We are seeking a post-doctoral...