Development Researcher

Researches social and economic development issues, gathers and analyses evidence, and produces findings that inform programmes, policy and funding decisions. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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What does a Development Researcher do?

Researches social and economic development issues, gathers and analyses evidence, and produces findings that inform programmes, policy and funding decisions.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR510 000 p.a.SeniorR780 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Data analysis · EssentialReport writing · EssentialResearch methods · EssentialInterviewing · ImportantPolicy analysis · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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BA with specialisation in DEVELOPMENT STUDIES — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Development Researcher do?

Researches social and economic development issues, gathers and analyses evidence, and produces findings that inform programmes, policy and funding decisions.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Data analysis, Report writing, Research methods, Interviewing, Policy analysis.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.