• Input into protocol development as needed
• Assistance with training of vocational training staff members
• Data collection and data entry tasks
• Assisting project coordinator with administrative tasks as needed
• Data quality assurance
• Screening, recruitment and enrolment of participants
• Tracking, transporting and retaining participants in the study for all study appointments
GCP training and adhering to ethical guidelines
• Minimum Grade 12 (with at least one year certificate or diploma)
• Three years relevant research experience total in studies working with adolescents and young people (preferably focused on substance use with an intervention component)
• Speak fluent English AND Afrikaans
• Have a valid South African driver’s license with current driving experience
• Be comfortable working with young people who use substances
• Familiarity with communities in Cape Town area (particularly in Capricorn Park, Vrygrond and surrounding area)
![]() | South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)Research Assistant 1 Vacancy-Contract Francie van Zijl Drive Parowvallei, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |