Frost & Sullivan has considerable experience on the continent of Africa and currently holds a celebrated office in Cape Town, South Africa. Job I: AFRRA
\nCategory: Research Analyst
\nType: Intern
\nLocation: Cape Town, South Africa<\/p>\n
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree<\/p>\n
Key Benefits:<\/u><\/p>\n
– 3-4 month unique internship providing training in industry research
\n– Experience in being part of executing a client project
\n– Performance based evaluation leading to possible enrolment in the talent pool for future employment<\/p>\n
– Networking with professionals: Degree-level Postgraduates, Masters and MBA graduates from an array of industries<\/p>\n
Key responsibilities:<\/u><\/p>\n
– Utilise proven primary and secondary market research methods to produce high quality and timely research deliverables (including research papers, data, industry awards and bespoke consulting projects)
\n– Continuously develop strong research and analytical skills, industry contacts and sector knowledge
\n– Liaise closely with clients and Frost & Sullivan\u2019s sales teams to develop new ideas for syndicated research products.
\n– Contribute directly through their research and support activities to the achievement of the global business unit objectives
\n– Through interaction with Frost & Sullivan\u2019s global client base, identify and act upon opportunities for business development in Africa.
\n– Work with PR and marketing teams (through tradeshows, newsletters, trade press, TV interviews, etc.), to ensure the required level of exposure for his \/ her business sector in Africa is achieved.
\n– Deliver concise and professional presentations \/ briefs to senior level executives within his \/ her respective market.<\/p>\n
– Become recognised as an authority in his \/ her respective field within Africa.<\/p>\n
Key Skills:<\/u><\/p>\n
– Strong client focus
\n– Results oriented & proactive approach
\n– Good knowledge \/ strong interest in the respective industry
\n– Excellent English verbal and writing skills
\n– Confident with ability to present at senior level
\n– Innovative approach to research development
\n– Strong analytical skills<\/p>\n
– Organised, strong work planner with focus on timely delivery.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/u><\/p>\n
– A good degree in a suitable discipline: IT, Economics, Finance, Chemical Engineering
\n– 1 year experience in research is desired<\/p>\n
– Post graduate degree: Honours \/ Masters will be an advantage<\/p>\n