Research Assistant

Hire top Research Assistants in SA

Same quality at 40% less

We’ve helped over 2,000 UK companies scale with skilled Research Assistants based in South Africa. Whether you need market research, competitor analysis or structured data gathering to support strategic initiatives, our hiring models deliver high-quality research capability without the overhead. Save up to 40% and make better-informed decisions.

“Our Outsourcery Research Assistant gives us structured, reliable insight that directly informs strategy. It has elevated the quality of our decisions.”

Jonanita Price, CEO, Alderstone Advisory

Challenge

Leaders need accurate information to compete effectively, yet research is time-intensive and often deprioritised. Without structured support, decisions risk being reactive or assumption-based.

Solution

We provide UK-aligned Research Assistants based in South Africa who integrate into your team and deliver organised, actionable research.

“Outsourcery’s Research Assistant provides us with concise, well-structured analysis that saves hours each week and sharpens our strategic focus.”

Sophie Langford, Managing Director, Kingstone Consulting

What a Research Assistant can do:

Strengthen strategic planning with a Research Assistant who understands commercial priorities and analytical rigour. Every role is shaped around your business goals, reporting structure and timelines.

“Outsourcery’s Research Assistant provides us with concise, well-structured analysis that saves hours each week and sharpens our strategic focus.”

Sophie Langford, Managing Director, Kingstone Consulting

Conduct market, industry and competitor research.

Gather and organise data for reports, proposals and presentations.

Analyse trends and summarise findings into actionable insights.

Support business development, strategy and investment research.

Fractional to full-time.  Always hassle-free hiring.

Choose the model that suits you and scale fast with UK-aligned professionals, no admin headaches, and savings of up to 40% compared to local hires

Save up to 40% vs local hires, without compromising on quality.
Whether Fractional, full-time or team; you'll have the right people behind you.
UK-aligned professionals who fit your time zone, communication style and culture.
We handle all HR, payroll, and compliance matters.

FLEX

Build a remote team on your terms – from 20 hours a month, managed, supported, and fully flexible.

Wide range of support roles.
Monthly contract, and scale hours up or down as needed.
Dedicated Client Success Manager supporting our partnership.

DIRECT

Full-time remote professionals employed by Outsourcery – you lead the work, we handle payroll, HR, and compliance

Any remotable full-time role.
Outsourcery is the employer of record in South Africa.
Fixed monthly fee includes salary, benefits and support.

Save up to 40% vs local hires, without compromising on quality.
Whether Fractional, full-time or team; you'll have the right people behind you.
UK-aligned professionals who fit your time zone, communication style and culture.
We handle all HR, payroll, and compliance matters.

Flex

Build a remote team on your terms – from 20 hours a month, managed, supported, and fully flexible.

Direct

Full-time remote professionals employed by Outsourcery – you lead the work, we handle payroll, HR, and compliance

Professionals aligned with UK time zone, communication style and service expectations.
End-to-end hiring support, including search, vetting, onboarding, payroll and compliance.
Flexible plans from 20 hours a month to full-time teams.
Save up to 40% compared to UK hires.
Trusted by 2,000+ UK businesses with 4.9* reviews.

Why work with Outsourcery

Case studies

Real success stories from real clients

“It’s a massive weight off my shoulders. Our Outsourcerer just gets on with it, and everything runs so much smoother now.”

Jake Evens,

Founder, Maple & Row

“Our finance Outsourcerer is a lifesaver. I’m no longer chasing payments or trying to make sense of my bank feeds at midnight.”

Jenny Cooper,

Founder, Copper & Ivy

“Our hiring process used to feel messy. Now it’s professional, consistent, and easy to manage across the team.”

Caroline Phillips,

Managing Director, Alpine Concept

“Our Outsourcerer gave us structure without adding complexity. I trust the process now, and new hires actually know what to expect.”

Joanna Smith,

Founder, Ember & Co

“Our HR Outsourcerer brought structure and clarity to a part of the business we were just winging. It’s made hiring less stressful for everyone.”

Alicia James,

Operations Manager, GreenHive Studios

“We’re still a small team, but adding an Ops Coordinator made us feel like a much bigger, more professional business.”

James Thompson,

Director, Elm Street Partners

“Our Outsourcerer keeps things moving in the background so the rest of us can stay focused on clients.”

Thomas Harper,

Partner, Harper & Lane

“Our Outsourcerer has brought so much calm and clarity to our internal operations. We’re finally ahead of things, not constantly catching up.”

Lisa Matthias

Managing Director, Atlas & Bloom

“We’ve filled roles faster and with less stress. Our Outsourcerer is reliable, organised, and feels like part of the team.”

Raj Crowster

Head of People, Nova Energy

“Our Operations Coordinator keeps everything moving. No one’s guessing what’s due or who’s responsible anymore.”

Claire Jones,

Head of Product, Pebble & Co

“Remote teams need structure, and our Outsourcerer gave us exactly that. It’s made our work so much more efficient.”

Nadia Sexton,

Co-Founder, Wellnest Health

“Outsourcery’s financial specialist provided the clarity and insights we needed. Their reports and presentations have been invaluable in guiding our strategic decisions.”

Richard Grant,

CFO, Global Trade Enterprises

Make decisions with confidence

Book a free call to see how a Research Assistant can strengthen insight, analysis and strategic clarity.

Hire top Research Assistants in SA

Same quality at 40% less

Challenge

Solution

What a Research Assistant can do:

Fractional to full-time.  Always hassle-free hiring.

FLEX

FLEX

DIRECT

DIRECT

Why work with Outsourcery

Real success stories from real clients

Make decisions with confidence

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Hire top Research Assistants in SA

Same quality at 40% less

Challenge

Solution

What a Research Assistant can do:

Fractional to full-time. Always hassle-free hiring.

FLEX

FLEX

DIRECT

DIRECT

Why work with Outsourcery

Real success stories from real clients

Make decisions with confidence

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Fractional to full-time.  Always hassle-free hiring.