Research Specialist
Keller Executive Search
| Company | Keller Executive Search |
| Category | Science & Research |
| Location | South Africa |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (workable) |
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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