Research & Insights Analyst

Research & Insights Analyst

Turn data into insight. Insight into action. Action into impact.

At Harambee, we’re on a bold mission: to break the cycle of youth unemployment at scale. We do this by partnering across business, government, and society to build pathways into the economy for young people. And data? That’s one of our superpowers.

We’re looking for a Research & Insights Analyst to join our Impact & Intelligence team — someone who’s curious, analytical, and obsessed with turning complexity into clarity that shapes real-world decisions.

If you love asking why, digging into data, and telling powerful stories with evidence — this one’s for you.

✨ What you’ll be doing

You’ll sit at the heart of Harambee’s impact engine, helping us understand what works, why it works, and how we scale it.

In this role, you’ll:

• Analyse large and complex datasets (including labour market and survey data) to uncover insights
• Translate numbers into compelling stories through reports, proposals, presentations, and visuals
• Contribute to research outputs such as working papers, funder reports, evaluations, and concept notes
• Coordinate and support research studies, surveys, and grants from start to finish
• Respond to data-driven questions from across the business
• Collaborate cross-divisionally to shape strategy, partnerships, and innovation in youth employment
• Help build Harambee’s growing body of knowledge on South Africa’s labour market

In short: you’ll use evidence to drive meaningful change.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to know everything — but you do need the basics, a sharp mind, and a growth mindset.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (e.g. Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, or similar)
• 2–3 years’ experience in a data, research, or analytical role
• A solid understanding of the South African labour market
• Comfort working with large datasets using Excel, statistical tools, and/or code
• The ability to present insights clearly — in writing, visuals, and presentations
• A hands-on, curious, and collaborative approach to problem-solving

Why Harambee? (Our EVP)

This isn’t just a job — it’s a purpose-driven career.

At Harambee, you’ll find:

• Real impact: Your work contributes directly to creating pathways into employment for young people
• Integrity & excellence: We do the right thing, and we do it well
• Smart, kind humans: You’ll work with people who care deeply and think boldly
• A fast-paced, learning-rich environment: We move quickly, learn constantly, and adapt often
• Meaningful partnerships: From government to business, our work shapes systems, not just programmes

We’re proud to be values-led, evidence-driven, and relentlessly focused on outcomes that matter.

• We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know — we’re here to help you succeed.