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Research Specialist

Keller Executive Search
CompanyKeller Executive Search
CategoryScience & Research
LocationSouth Africa
RemoteRemote
EmploymentFull-time
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted17 Jul 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (workable)
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Description
About the Role We are looking for a Research Specialist to build and run a research capability that supports both internal business needs and client-facing work. This is a hands-on role: the successful candidate owns research requests end to end, from scoping through to a finished, decision-ready output. The work spans company, market, and competitive research, feeding directly into business decisions and, over time, into research delivered as part of client engagements. Key Responsibilities •           Research and verify information on companies, sectors, and markets, across a range of business topics •           Sustain ongoing tracking of relevant developments over time, not just respond to one-off requests •           Turn raw findings into clear, structured written briefs and summaries, translating facts into useful business insight •           Support company, market, and competitive intelligence relevant to the firm’s core work •           Maintain research files and reference materials for future use •           Handle ad hoc research requests with strong accuracy and good turnaround •           Contribute to refining research processes and documentation over time Requirements •           Genuine, hands-on experience in market or business research (a background in competitive intelligence, strategy/commercial research, or a related analytical field is a plus, not a substitute) •           Demonstrated ability to research and verify information from multiple sources, quickly and accurately •           Demonstrated ability to produce a clean, structured, decision-ready brief •           Fluency with research databases, company/industry data sources, and standard spreadsheet/office tools •           Strong written English and clear presentation of findings •           Comfortable managing multiple research requests and shifting priorities Nice to Have •           Experience or interest in eventually supporting client-facing research work •           Familiarity with professional services, recruitment, or consulting environments •           Strong Excel or Google Sheets capability •           Experience preparing slides, summaries, or briefing materials Benefits What We Offer •           Remote work arrangement •           Opportunities for professional growth •           Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers •           Open communication environment About Keller Executive Search Keller Executive Search is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non-profits to multinational corporations. The firm emphasises ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes. To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visit Executive Search and Recruitment H
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