Research Specialist

Haldren

Research Specialist handling research requests for a staffing agency. Building and running research capabilities for internal needs and client engagements based on accurate insights.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market and business research, with a strong ability to verify information and produce structured, decision-ready briefs. Proficient in managing multiple research requests while maintaining accuracy and clarity in findings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Market ResearchCompetitive IntelligenceInformation VerificationResearch Database FluencyStructured Brief Production

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchBusiness ResearchInformation VerificationData AnalysisBrief Writing

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Research DatabasesSpreadsheet ToolsOffice Tools

Industry Keywords

Competitive IntelligenceCommercial ResearchAnalytical Field

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Opportunities for professional growth
Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers
Open communication environment