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On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Roodepoort, GP, ZA
Open to relocation: Yes
Yoliswa Mandla
ESG Social Analysis Researcher
Roodepoort,GP
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Summary
Researcher and Project Officer conducting ESG and human rights research for investment and project work. Coordinates stakeholder engagement, interview facilitation, gathers data from companies, unions, and shop stewards, and turns findings into research reports and Investment Committee presentations. Strengthens project delivery through meeting coordination, information exchange, and structured field research.
Overview
4
4
Languages
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Researcher
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng, Gauteng
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Analyzed 80% of case data to identify patterns and support research findings.
- Compiled 80% research records from forced migration data sources to support department analysis.
- Produced clear research reports summarizing collected data and analytical findings for department use.
- Supported research design by organizing source materials and structuring data for review.
- Maintained organized project documentation to keep collected information accessible for ongoing research.
Organiser of (SRC) Elections
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
01.2001
- Managed office administration, filing, and document tracking for SRC election activities.
- Entered and updated election data accurately to support timely administration and follow-up.
- Supported the communications officer by promoting elections through clear internal messaging and event updates.
- Coordinated election-related administrative follow-up to keep tasks organized and information moving on schedule.
- Prepared concise reports and updates to support election communication and record keeping.
Senior Research Officer
Siyakhula Group
Johannesburg, Gauteng, Gauteng
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted 80% of interviews across management, workers, and shop stewards to gather balanced research inputs.
- Built 4 research Reports per Quater from company, union, and stakeholder inputs to support ESG screening.
- Established contact with companies, unions, and shop stewards, then communicated research purpose and confidentiality requirements clearly.
- Gathered background research from the internet, business publications, annual reports, financial reports, and newspapers.
- Administered questionnaires to management, unions, shop stewards, and workers to capture structured research data.
- Analyzed company information to identify patterns, themes, and trends, then compared criteria scores and overall rankings.
- Wrote research reports and presented findings to the Investment Committee, supporting ESG and socially responsible investing work.
Research Officer
Unity Incorporation
Johannesburg, Gauteng, Gauteng
01.2009 - 08.2023
- Completed 80% of research interviews on schedule while coordinating introductions and follow-up with companies and labor representatives.
- Gathered 80% research questionnaires per project from management, unions, shop stewards, and workers to support ESG social analysis.
- Established contact with companies, unions, and shop stewards, and communicated research purpose, confidentiality, and questionnaire requirements clearly.
- Conducted background research using internet sources, business publications, annual reports, financial reports, and newspapers.
- Analyzed company information to identify patterns, themes, and trends against ESG criteria, then completed comparative scoring across criteria.
- Wrote research reports and prepared presentations for the Investment Committee.
- Applied ESG social analysis for investment purposes and supported research setup from introductory questions through final report delivery.
Researcher and Project Officer
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC)
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Provide administrative support to the Project Coordinator while managing daily office operations for the Human Rights and Business Project.
- Conduct research and draft reports on human rights and business topics for multiple project initiatives.
- Distribute relevant information and serve as a consultation point for human rights and business stakeholders.
- Build and maintain links with civil society, business, and other organizations locally and internationally.
- Deliver presentations at conferences and workshops to support advocacy and awareness raising.
Internship
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC)
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Drafted memorandums of understanding and terms of reference for project administration.
- Coordinated project partners weekly across the Novib project.
- Supported day-to-day office operations by handling administrative tasks for the Project Coordinator.
- Maintained AICC networks and partner contacts linked to the Novib project.
- Compiled and updated the project mailing list to keep communication records current.
- Contributed ideas for country-level project activities tied to the Novib initiative.
- Handled general administration to keep project workflows organized and on track.
Education
Certificate -
INCAE Business School
Online Course 07.2013 - 08.2013
Project Management
IIR Institute
Johannesburg 11.2008 - 11.2008
Certificate -
University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Johannesburg 03.2006 - 04.2006
BA Honors - Forced Migrations
University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Johannesburg 02.2005 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies, International Relations
University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Johannesburg 02.2000 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Gamble Street Uitenhage
Uitenhage 01.1999 - 11.1999
Skills
Research
Report writing
Data analysis
Research design
Monitoring and evaluation
Events coordination
Budget formulation
Presentations
Stakeholder engagement
Interview facilitation
ESG screening criteria
Quantitative analysis
Survey design
Interests
Reading, sports (netball, long jump, athletics)
Special achievements and honours
Head Girl and award in Biblical Studies
Timeline
Senior Research Officer
Siyakhula Group
09.2023 - 06.2024
Certificate -
INCAE Business School
07.2013 - 08.2013
Research Officer
Unity Incorporation
01.2009 - 08.2023
Project Management
IIR Institute
11.2008 - 11.2008
Researcher and Project Officer
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC)
01.2007 - 12.2009
Certificate -
University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
03.2006 - 04.2006
Internship
African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC)
01.2006 - 12.2006
BA Honors - Forced Migrations
University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
02.2005 - 12.2005
Assistant Researcher
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
01.2005 - 01.2006
Organiser of (SRC) Elections
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies, International Relations
University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
02.2000 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Gamble Street Uitenhage
01.1999 - 11.1999