HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)
QUALITATIVE FACILITATOR Details Closing Date: 2023/10/20 Reference Number: HSR231002-1 Job Type: Fixed Term contract- long term Job Title: Qualitative Facilitator Business Area Public Health, Societies and Belonging - PHSB Department: CCBR Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-site Location - Town / City: Sweetwaters Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Oct-2023 Job Category: Scientific Job Advert Summary The CCBR is looking for a suitably qualified persons to take on the responsibilities of a qualitative facilitator on research projects implemented at the Sweetwaters office. The successful candidates will work with the qualitative research manager to conduct in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and community dialogues in the community setting. This work will span social, behavioural and public health topics. The qualitative facilitator will report to the Centre Qualitative Research Manager and will work closely with project teams and site support staff to successfully implement their role. This position is offered on a 13 months contract. Minimum requirements:
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Policy In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008. The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation. The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. PLEASE APPLY HERE
STUDY COORDINATOR Details Closing Date: 2023/10/06 Reference Number: HSR230922-8 Job Type: Fixed Term contract- long term Job Title: Study Coordinator Business Area: Public Health, Societies and Belonging - PHSB Department: CCBR Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-site Location - Town / City: Sweetwaters Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF8 - Hons Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 06-Oct-2023 Job Category: Scientific Job Advert Summary The CCBR is looking for a suitably qualified persons to take on the responsibilities of Study Coordinator for research projects implemented at the Sweetwaters office. The successful candidates will be assigned to coordinate multi-year projects conducting research in the community setting. There is one (1) position offered on a 13 month contract. Minimum Requirements:
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Policy In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008. The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation. The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. PLEASE APPLY HERE
DATA MANAGER/ANALYST Details Closing Date: 2023/10/06 Reference Number: HSR230922-7 Job Type: Fixed Term contract- long term Job Title: Data Manager/Analyst Business Area: Public Health, Societies and Belonging - PHSB Department: CCBR Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-site Location - Town / City: Sweetwaters Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 9 - Masters Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 06-Oct-2023 Job Category: Scientific Job Advert Summary The CCBR is looking for a suitably qualified persons to take on the responsibilities of a data analyst for research projects implemented at the Sweetwaters office. The successful candidates will be assigned to provide support to multi-year projects delivering and evaluating health and behavioural interventions in the community setting. This position is offered on a 36 month contract. Minimum Requirements:
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Policy In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008. The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation. The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. PLEASE APPLY HERE
RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL STUDY NURSE Details Closing Date: 2023/10/06 Reference Number: HSR230922-6 Job Type: Fixed Term contract- long term Job Title: Research Professional Study Nurse Business Area Public Health, Societies and Belonging - PHSB Department: CCBR Number of Positions: 2 Workplace Type: On-site Location - Town / City: Sweetwaters Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 5 - Diploma or equivalent Application Closing Date: 06-Oct-2023 Job Category: Scientific Job Advert Summary The CCBR is looking for a suitably qualified persons to take on the responsibilities of professional study nurse for research projects implemented at the Sweetwaters office. The successful candidates will be assigned to multi-year projects to implement and evaluate health interventions to reach identified population groups in the communities designated for the research study. The professional nurse/data collector will report to the study project manager and project team and site support staff to successfully implement their role. This position is offered on a 13 month contract. Minimum Requirements Key requirements:
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Policy In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008. The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation. The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. PLEASE APPLY HERE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT Details Closing Date: 2023/10/06 Reference Number: HSR230922-2 Job Type: Fixed Term contract- long term Job Title: Research Assistant Business Area: Impact Centre Department: Impact Centre Number of Positions: 3 Workplace Type: Hybrid Location - Town / City Cape Town, Pretoria or Durban Location – Province: Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF8 - Hons Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 06-Oct-2023 Job Category: Scientific Job Advert Summary The Impact Centre seeks to appoint three (3) Research Assistants with backgrounds in the social sciences and humanities, and interests in engaged and community-based research, research impact, evidence synthesis and systematic reviews, data analysis and governance, science communication, the public understanding of science, and innovation systems. In addition to working towards the completion of their university degrees, interns are required to participate in research projects in the Impact Centre addressing these areas of work. ALL CANDIDATES who applied on the advert that closed on 2023/08/14 need not to re-apply. The HSRC received their applications. (REF. HSR230802-1). Enquiries about the nature of the position, and NOT applications, may be directed to Ms. Carolina Roscigno via email at [email protected] Minimum Requirements • Have previously/or currently working on a research project in the HSRC • Be currently registered for a Master’s degree or be close to completion (but not yet graduated); • Be prepared to travel to undertake fieldwork; • Be curious and enthusiastic about a research career that includes qualitative and quantitative • data analysis; • Possess data management/data analysis/statistical skills; • Have knowledge of and demonstrable working experience in at least one of the following software packages: MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS, Stata, NVivo or Atlas.ti; • Be able to work independently as well as in a team. Duties & Responsibilities • Conduct reviews of journal articles and other literature; In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’, the Human Sciences Research Council initiates and undertakes policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. • Write-up literature and summaries of evidence reviewed; • Execute and manage projects assigned to them; • Conduct research administrative duties relevant to projects in the Centre; • Administer relevant interview schedules, questionnaires, observation schedules and other tools for data collection; • Collect and analyse data; • Assist in preparing and writing reports for publication and dissemination. Policy In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008. The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation. The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. PLEASE APPLY HERE MASTERS RESEARCH TRAINEE: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Details Closing Date: 2023/10/06 Reference Number: HSR230921-1 Job Type: Fixed Term contract- long term Job Title: Masters Research Trainee: International Relations and Political Science Business Area: Africa Institute of South Africa - AISA Department: AISA Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Location - Town / City: Pretoria Location – Province: Gauteng Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF8 - Hons Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 06-Oct-2023 Job Category: Education Job Advert Summary The Africa Institute of South Africa in the HSRC wishes to appoint a suitable PhD Trainee in the area of International Relations and Political Sciences. AISA leads and coordinates the HSRC’s research and strategic engagements in Africa in pursuit of HSRC & Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) Africa focus mandate. It, therefore, acts as a catalyst for research, capacity development and implementation support across the continent. AISA also undertakes basic, applied policy-relevant and comparative research. The Institute also seeks to build capacity and provide policy advice and implementation support to advance the HSRC’s own Africa Research Partnership and Collaboration Strategy as well as South Africa’s African Agenda, DSI’s Africa Strategy, SADC’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP), the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the key frameworks of the United Nations (SDG’s, UNSCR 1325). It collaborates with a range of national, continental, and international governments, as well as multilateral institutions, research institutes, universities, and civil society organisations in order to achieve its objectives. MASTERS TRAINEE: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & POLITICAL SCIENCES Office of the Executive Head: AISA Ref: AISA IRPS – 09/2023 Pretoria 2 Year Contract Minimum Requirements
The Research Trainee Programme in the HSRC provides the successful candidates with an opportunity to further develop their research expertise by working with subject experts and project specialists. The research trainee experience is intensive and requires mature individuals who are able to work independently as well as in a team. The successful individual will be required to balance day to day duties and responsibilities in AISA and the HSRC with Masters related work and complete their Masters qualification within 2 years. Time is set aside for this purpose – 60/40 split. Duties & Responsibilities
Policy In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008. The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation. The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. PLEASE APPLY HERE
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