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Driver - Water Sanitation Research Project (Alexandra/CBD Area)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Job Title: Driver Water Research Project (Alexandra/CBD Area) Location: Alexandra, Johannesburg CBD, and nearby suburbs Employment Type: Contract/Temporary Industry: Research / Public Health / Transportation About the Ro…

Skills: Driving, Local Area Knowledge, Logistical Support, English Proficiency, Record Keeping

Avery Dennison logoAvery Dennison

Lead Associate

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level$1.5B raised

Company Description Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we se…

Skills: Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Relationship Building

Valterra Platinum

Bursary Programme :Geotechnical

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Company Description Valterra Platinum is one of the world’s leading integrated producers of platinum group metals (PGMs). We are guided by our purpose of unearthing value to better our world. We safely and responsibly mi…

Skills: Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology, Academic Research

Valterra Platinum

Graduate Programme : Geotechnical Engineering

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Company Description Valterra Platinum is one of the world’s leading integrated producers of platinum group metals (PGMs). We are guided by our purpose of unearthing value to better our world. We safely and responsibly mi…

Skills: Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Engineering, Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Cybersecurity

Valterra Platinum

Graduate Programme: Ventilation

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Company Description Valterra Platinum is one of the world’s leading integrated producers of platinum group metals (PGMs). We are guided by our purpose of unearthing value to better our world. We safely and responsibly mi…

Skills: Ventilation Engineering, Mining Engineering, Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, Automation

Valterra Platinum

Bursary Programme : Geomatics (Mine Survey)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Company Description Valterra Platinum is one of the world’s leading integrated producers of platinum group metals (PGMs). We are guided by our purpose of unearthing value to better our world. We safely and responsibly mi…

Skills: Mine Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering Surveying, Data Analysis, Technical Reporting

Valterra Platinum

Graduate Programme: Geomatics ( Mine Survey)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Company Description Valterra Platinum is one of the world’s leading integrated producers of platinum group metals (PGMs). We are guided by our purpose of unearthing value to better our world. We safely and responsibly mi…

Skills: Geomatics, Mine Surveying, Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, Automation

Ovations Technologies (Pty) Ltd logoOvations Technologies (Pty) Ltd

Senior Data Scientist (OVA5666)

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Senior+

We're Hiring: Senior Data Scientist (TigerGraph & AKS Kubernetes) Location: Johannesburg Employment Type: 12 months contract Experience: Senior (7+ years) | Principal (10+ years) Are you passionate about Graph AI, distri…

Skills: TigerGraph, GSQL, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), Python

Valterra Platinum

Graduate Programme : Chemistry

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Company Description Valterra Platinum is one of the world’s leading integrated producers of platinum group metals (PGMs). We are guided by our purpose of unearthing value to better our world. We safely and responsibly mi…

Skills: Applied Chemistry, Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Cybersecurity, Automation

IFF logoIFF

Intern

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level

Job Summary Are you ready to launch your career in flavour creation and gain hands-on experience in a global innovation laboratory? In this internship, you will gain hands-on experience in a global flavours laboratory en…

Skills: Flavour Compounding, Product Development, Sensory Evaluation, Laboratory Safety, Sample Preparation

Lesaffre logoLesaffre

Innovation Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Senior

Company Description Founded in 1853, Lesaffre is an independent, family-owned group based in France and a leading global provider of baker's yeast and yeast extract products. It employs over 11,000 people on five contine…

Skills: Product Innovation, Food Science, Quality Management, Formula Conception, HACCP

ICON plc logoICON plc

Senior Site Specialist

Middelburg, Eastern Cape, South Africa · Remote OK

Senior$2.0B raised

Senior Site Specialist ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity,…

Skills: Site Management, Regulatory Submissions, ICH-GCP, Clinical Trial Management Systems, eTMF

ICON plc logoICON plc

Project Specialist

Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria · Remote OK

Mid level$2.0B raised

Project Specialist- Production ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, in…

Skills: Project Coordination, Content Production, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Quality Control

Nedbank Private Wealth South Africa logoNedbank Private Wealth South Africa

Senior Quantitative Analyst

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Mid level

Job Requisition Details Requisition ID: 146544 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng Closing Date: 05 July 2026 Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu Job Family Business and Commercial Banking Career Stream Quantitative Leadershi…

Skills: Quantitative Modeling, Risk Management, Python, SAS, Excel

Standard Bank Group logoStandard Bank Group

Actuarial Bursary

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level$1.2B raised

Company Description Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to wor…

Skills: Actuarial Modelling, Financial Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

Standard Bank Group logoStandard Bank Group

Actuarial Bursary

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level$1.2B raised

Company Description Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to wor…

Skills: Actuarial Modelling, Financial Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis

Speechify logoSpeechify

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Remote Solely

Senior

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news artic…

Skills: Python, Bash, Linux, Docker, Terraform

ICON plc logoICON plc

Country Lead Monitor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Hybrid

Senior$2.0B raised

Country Lead Monitor ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, c…

Skills: Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Monitoring, Project Planning, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management

Standard Bank Group logoStandard Bank Group

Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Behavioural Economics Graduate Programme

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Entry level$1.2B raised

Company Description Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to wor…

Skills: Behavioural Economics, Hypothesis Testing, Project Management, Field Experimentation, Data Analysis

Abbott logoAbbott

Medical Sales Representative ( Southern Suburbs of Cape Town) - FTC

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

Mid level$20B raised

About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abb…

Skills: Sales Strategy, Market Share Growth, Doctor Detailing, KOL Relationship Management, Business Planning

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Driver - Water Sanitation Research Project (Alexandra/CBD Area)

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa • On-site

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  • Contract, Temporary
  • Posted 7h ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Safely transport research teams to water and sanitation sites within Alexandra and the Johannesburg CBD. Provide logistical support and local insights to help researchers access high-impact community hotspots.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid driver's permit and in-depth local knowledge of the Alexandra and CBD areas. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Full job description

Job Title: Driver Water Research Project (Alexandra/CBD Area)

Location: Alexandra, Johannesburg CBD, and nearby suburbs
Employment Type: Contract/Temporary
Industry: Research / Public Health / Transportation

About the Role

Support our water research project by transporting research teams to community hotspots and sharing your local expertise on water and sanitation issues. Your knowledge of the area will ensure researchers can access the neighborhoods most impacted.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely drive the research team to selected water and sanitation sites in Alexandra, CBD, and surrounding neighborhoods.​
  • Help researchers access local hotspots for data collection.
  • Provide logistical support and share insights based on your local experience.
  • Keep records of routes and field activities.

Requirements

  • In-depth local knowledge of Alexandra, Johannesburg CBD, or nearby areas.​
  • Valid driver's permit required.
  • English proficiency (spoken and written).

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and value diversity in our team.

Related keywords

Water ResearchSanitationPublic HealthTransportationField WorkData CollectionJohannesburgAlexandraLogistics

About Orca Communications

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We're a boutique PR firm specializing in PR and digital marketing for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and inventors.

Industry
Public Relations and Communications Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Tempe, Arizona
LinkedIn followers
599

Orca Communications is a public relations firm that delivers mind and market share to inventors, entrepreneurs, and their products with its hard-hitting out-of-the-box approach. All of our lead publicists have been members of the press – giving them a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective that leads to exceptional results. We deliver the highest value at extremely competitive rates, and our integration of PR and social media deliverables ensures that all of our efforts are leveraged for maximum client benefit.

Offices: 4700 S. Mill Ave., Suite 5, Tempe, Arizona 85282, US

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Frequently asked questions

How many Science & Research jobs are open in Johannesburg, South Africa right now?

There are currently 63 open science & research positions in Johannesburg, South Africa listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in Johannesburg, South Africa?

Companies currently hiring include Valterra Platinum, ICON plc, Absa Group, Abbott, Standard Bank Group, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa?

Yes — 17 of the 63 open science & research positions offer remote or hybrid work (9 remote, 8 hybrid).

How do I apply for Science & Research jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa?

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