HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)
SENIOR RESEARCH SPECIALIST/MANAGER Details Closing Date 2024/01/19 Reference Number HSR231130-2 Job Type Permanent Job Title SENIOR RESEARCH SPECIALIST/MANAGER Business Area Development, Capable and Ethical State - DCES Department Development, Capable and Ethical State - DCES Number of Positions 01 Workplace Type Hybrid Location - Town / City DURBAN/PRETORIA or CAPE TOWN Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Gauteng Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF 10 - PhD Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date 19-Jan-2024 Job Category Education Job Advert Summary A developmental, capable and ethical state is not possible without ensuring sustainable human security within South Africa and beyond its borders. In order to work towards a more socially cohesive citizenry and safer and resilient communities, it is necessary to focus on building a “better South Africa, a better Africa and a better world.” The Vision of DCES is for it to be a national, regional and international hub for transformative research in the interests of a just and equal society. The Mission of DCES is for it to conduct cutting edge research in the areas of sustainable human security, democracy, governance and citizenship in an engaged manner that focuses on building a better life for all. 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
CHIEF RESEARCH SPECIALIST/ MANAGER Details Closing Date 2024/01/19 Reference Number HSR231130-3 Job Type Permanent Job Title CHIEF RESEARCH SPECIALIST/ MANAGER Business Area Development, Capable and Ethical State - DCES Department Development, Capable and Ethical State - DCES Number of Positions 03 Workplace Type Hybrid Location - Town / City DURBAN/PRETORIA or CAPE TOWN Location – Province Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF 10 - PhD Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date 19-Jan-2024 Job Category Education Job Advert Summary
Minimum Requirements A doctorate (PhD) in the social or economic sciences or related disciplines; • An established research career as evidenced by publications. • at least six years’ experience post qualification coupled with 12 or more peer-reviewed publications of which several to be international; • Excellent writing skills necessary for publication in internationally accredited peer-reviewed academic journals, and for drafting briefing papers and reports; • Record of raising funds for research. Applicants applying for the CRS/M position should have larger fundraising experience; • An interest in one of the priority research areas of DCES will be an advantage; • A sound grounding in research methods, especially quantitative approaches, will be a strong recommendation; • The versatility to apply quantitative and qualitative methodologies to challenging subject matter across disciplinary boundaries will be advantageous • Intellectual and personal integrity, imagination and drive; • A strong user orientation, based on a commitment to social research that makes a difference; • The ability and enthusiasm to engage as a team player in large-scale multidisciplinary research projects, to manage research teams, and to mentor and train team members Communicate research findings through modalities like policy briefs; • Publish in refereed journals; • Build national and international research links; and • Manage staff and build capacity within the division Duties & Responsibilities Conducting high level scholarly research which meets the challenge of peer review, and has both strategic and policy relevance; • Responding to requests for tenders and formulating grant applications; • Managing research teams and large scale long term research projects; • Proposal writing to secure external funds; • Mentor fellow employees and emerging researchers; • Deliver high-quality results and reports to meet set budgets and deadlines; • Network with major users and funders of social science research to understand their research needs; 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
FIELDWORK SUPERVISOR Details Closing Date 2024/01/15 Reference Number HSR240105-2 Job Type Fixed Term contract- long term Job Title Fieldwork Supervisor Business Area Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators - CeSTII Department CeSTII Number of Positions 1 Workplace Type Hybrid Location - Town \ City Cape Town Location – Province Western Cape Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF8 - Hons Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date 15-Jan-2024 Job Category Other Job Advert Summary The Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) at the HSRC undertakes statistical surveys and research to monitor indicators for science, technology and innovation in South Africa, research and experimental development (R&D), human resources in science and technology and related human mobility data. CeSTII’s two flagship surveys, the National Survey of Research and Experimental Development (R&D) and the Business Innovation Survey, provide important data for analytical studies and the production of national science and technology (S&T) indicators on behalf of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). CeSTII provides an exciting environment for growth in terms of research in development of indicators, statistical analysis and innovation policy as well as international engagements in these areas. RE-ADVERTISEMENT- Previous applicants need not re-apply FIELDWORK SUPERVISOR (1 post) 3-year contract Ref.No: CeSTII Supervisor-01/2024 CeSTII wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill a vacant position in its office in Cape Town. The main responsibility is to contribute to the HSRC's annual National Survey of Research and Experimental Development (R&D), as well as the new RD& in the Modernisation of Mining survey. The appointment is for a period of three years. Minimum Requirements Key requirements: Fieldworkers
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APPLICATIONS In your application, please include: (1) a letter of motivation indicating your suitability for the position, (2) a detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification, skills and expertise and experience, (3) a copy of current earnings on a cost-to-company basis, (4) copies of the required qualifications, and (5) the details of three recent referees with telephone and e-mail contact details. Please indicate the reference number that appears in this advert. The HSRC will only consider applications that include the above requirements. Applicants may be required to undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position. Please register and submit your application on-line at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/ Application Instructions: Candidates can make use of their mobile devices or any browser to register on the Neptune recruitment site, as well as to make application for available vacancies; Candidates will be prompted to upload their documents; Attachments must be less than 1MB, there is an on-screen option to resize; The Neptune system will only allow you to upload 1 Please ensure that all documents are merged into 1 PDF before uploading. Enquiries (not applications or CVs) may be directed to Dr Jackie Borel-Saladin via email [email protected] Applicants may be required to undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position. The HSRC is committed to accelerating improvement in the proportion of its staff complement who are SA Citizens, black, female or disabled. Closing date: 15 January 2024. We encourage applicants to submit prior to that date. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Information regarding the HSRC and the post can be accessed on www.hsrc.ac.za The HSRC reserves the right to not make an appointment. APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 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
SENIOR RESEARCHER Details Closing Date 2024/01/15 Reference Number HSR240105-1 Job Type Fixed Term contract - short term Job Title Senior Researcher Business Area Equitable Education and Economics - EEE Department EEE Number of Positions 1 Workplace Type Hybrid Location - Town / City Pretoria, Cape Town or Durban Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Gauteng Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF 9 - Masters Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date 15-Jan-2024 Job Category Other Job Advert Summary The Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) division undertakes research to transform educational outcomes and increase economic participation. It recognises that education and the economy have long been linked, and conducts research to understand educational performance and improve learning outcomes, and to interrogate social, spatial and structural obstacles to economic participation. The Dynamics of Agrofood Systems and Innovation (DASI) sub-unit within EEE, is currently undertaking a series of research projects on the global 'One Food' initiative and the Rural Development Baseline Survey This workstream promotes a holistic approach to agrofood value chains with a focus on equitable quality of life and human wellbeing outcomes. Targeting adequate food and nutrition for all, this research contributes to ecological and transformative food production, trade and distribution without harming the environment and carbon emissions. As part of this stream of research, DASI is looking to appoint 1 x Senior Researcher for a period of eleven (11) months with an interest in economics research. Senior Researcher (1 position) Eleven (11) month, short-term contract Pretoria or Cape Town Ref. No: EEE SR – 01/2024 Minimum Requirements Key Requirements: Researcher
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Applications should include: A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability for the position. A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification; an indication of your quantitative and qualitative research experience; your fieldwork experience (not related to your degree) and details of your citizenship. The details of three recent referees with telephone number, email, and institutional affiliation. The HSRC will only consider applications that comply with the above requirements. Please note that applicants may be required to make a presentation pertaining to these positions. Please register and submit your application on-line at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/ Application Instructions: Candidates can make use of their mobile devices or any browser to register on the Neptune recruitment site, as well as to make application for available vacancies; Candidates will be prompted to upload their documents; Attachments must be less than 1MB (here is an on-screen option to resize); The Neptune system will only allow you to upload 1 attachment. Please ensure that all documents are merged into 1 file before uploading. Enquiries about the nature of the position, and NOT applications, may be sent to Dr Vandudzai Mbanda at email address [email protected]. For further information about the HSRC or the post, please consult our website www.hsrc.ac.za. The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its staff complement who are SA Citizens, black, female or disabled. Closing date: 15 January 2024. We encourage applicants to submit applications prior to this date. Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only applicants who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their applications. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 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
PHD RESEARCH TRAINEE Details Closing Date2024/01/12 Reference Number HSR231220-2 Job Type Fixed Term contract- long term Job Title PhD Research Trainee Business Area Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators - CeSTII Department CeSTII Number of Positions 1 Workplace Type Hybrid Location - Town / City Cape Town Location – Province Western Cape Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF 9 - Masters Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date 12-Jan-2024 Job Category Other Job Advert Summary The Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) is a specialist research centre within the Human Sciences Research Council that is dedicated to producing policy relevant research and statistical analysis in the domain of science, technology and innovation. CeSTII has a vision to be a thought and practice leader, as well as, an acknowledged site of excellence in its field and aims to consolidate its position as a value-adding component of South Africa’s national innovation system. CeSTII seeks to appoint one PhD Research Intern who has studied and has an interest in the field of science, technology and innovation measurement. The appointment is for a period of three years. The successful incumbent will be based in Cape Town. The Internship Programme in the HSRC is meant to provide the successful candidates with an opportunity to further develop their research expertise by working with subject experts and project specialists. The internship experience is intensive and requires mature individuals who are able to work independently as well as in a team. The successful individuals will be required to balance day to day duties and responsibilities in CeSTII and the HSRC with PhD related work and complete their thesis within 3 years. Time is set aside for this purpose. PhD Research Trainee (1 Position) Three (3) year contract Ref: PhD Intern CeSTII 12/2023 Minimum Requirements Key requirements:
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Applications: In your application, please include 1) a letter of motivation indicating the position you are applying for, 2) your CV, 3) a copy of current earnings on a cost-to-company basis if applicable 4) a one-page outline of your PhD thesis or proposed PhD thesis, 5) a copy of your academic transcripts as well as 6) the names of three contactable referees (with telephone, and e-mail contact details). The HSRC will only consider applications that include the above requirements. Applicants may be required to undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position. Due to the volumes received, the HSRC no longer accepts emailed or hard-copy applications. Please register and submit your application online at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/ Application Instructions: Candidates can make use of their mobile devices or any browser to register on the Neptune recruitment site, as well as to make application for available vacancies; Candidates will be prompted to upload their documents; Attachments must be less than 1MB, there is an on-screen option to resize; The Neptune system will only allow you to upload 1 attachment. Please ensure that all documents are merged into 1 file before uploading. Enquiries and not applications may be directed to Dr Nazeem Mustapha via email at [email protected] The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its South African senior managers, research leaders and support staff who are black, female or disabled. Closing date: 12 January 2024. We encourage applicants to submit prior to that date. Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only applicants who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their applications. THE HSRC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT MAKE AN APPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 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 PROJECT ADVISORY GROUP EXPERTS Details Closing Date 2024/01/12 Reference Number HSR231220-1 Job Type Freelancer Job Title Project Advisory Group Experts Business Area Equitable Education and Economics - EEE Department EEE Number of Positions 6 Workplace Type Remote Location - Town / City Pretoria, Cape Town or Durban Location – Province Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF 10 - PhD Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date 12-Jan-2024 Job Category Other Job Advert Summary The Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) division is looking to appoint 6 Project Advisory Group Members for a period of 5 years to be based in any of the 12 focus countries (Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Romania, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, or Vietnam) of a research programme, commencing 1 February 2024. The project for which this appointment is to be made is called u’Good!? and aims to test and further develop relational approaches to wellbeing (RWB); and generate empirical insights into key contemporary challenges to young people’s wellbeing, and how they are addressing these. It embraces people-centred, collaborative, and participatory approaches to conducting research generating insights into how the relational aspect of multiple domains may make contributions to well-being. A key component of governance is an advisory group to provide strategic and scientific advice on the implementation of the programme. Project Advisory Group Experts x 6 (Freelancers) Ref. No: U’GOOD- EX -12/2023 Minimum Requirements Key requirements:
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Remuneration for this position will be based on inputs over the five-year period, as listed below: CATEGORIES OF PAYMENT – YEAR - AMOUNT
APPLICATIONS: A 1-2 pages cover letter indicating your suitability for the position by highlighting: 1) your experience in Relational Wellbeing (RWB), 2) the contribution you would make towards advancing RWB, and 3) your experience in youth wellbeing. A detailed CV with a list of publications and an indication of your country of origin. Please register and submit your application on-line at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/ Application Instructions: Candidates can make use of their mobile devices or any browser to register on the Neptune recruitment site, as well as to make application for available vacancies; Candidates will be prompted to upload their CV’s; Please note that currently the system cannot accept multiple, separate, attachments, please ensure that you PDF your CV and ALL your supporting documents into one file and attach it when prompted to do so, ensuring that it complies with the file size below; Attachments must be less than 1MB, there is an on-screen option to resize. Enquiries (NOT Applications or CVs) may be directed to Dr Angelique Wildschut email [email protected] Closing date: 12 January 2023. We encourage applicants to submit their applications prior to the closing date. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 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 YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Details Closing Date 2024/01/12 Reference Number HSR231219-1 Job Type Freelancer Job Title Youth Steering Committee Members Business Area Equitable Education and Economics - EEE Department EEE Number of Positions 12 Workplace Type Remote Location - Town / City N/A Location – Province Western Cape Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date 12-Jan-2024 Job Category Other Job Advert Summary The Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) division, at the HSRC, is looking to appoint 12 Youth Steering Committee Members for a period of 5 years to be based in any of the 12 focus countries (Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Romania, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, or Vietnam) of a research programme commencing 1 February 2024. The project for which this appointment is to be made is called U’Good!? and aims to test and further develop relational approaches to wellbeing (RWB); and generate empirical insights into key contemporary challenges to young people’s wellbeing, and how they are addressing these. Through the adoption of a RWB framework, it embraces people-centred, collaborative, and participatory approaches to conducting research, generating insights into how the relational aspect of multiple domains may make contributions to well-being. The programme is structured into four thematic areas that act as entry points for investigations on the wellbeing of Young People: Livelihoods, Climate change, Digitalisation and Mental Health. An important component of the project advisory group is a Youth Steering Committee comprised of 12 young people representing organisations, projects, or communities of young people across the focus countries of the research call. The successful applicants will be appointed on Freelance contracts. Project advisory group – Youth Steering Committee Members x12 (Freelancers) Ref. No: U’GOOD-PAG YP-12/2023 Minimum Requirements Key requirements:
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Remuneration for this position will be based on inputs and attendance over the five-year period, as listed below: CATEGORIES OF PAYMENT - YEAR - AMOUNT
APPLICATIONS: A 1-2 pages cover letter indicating your suitability for the position by highlighting: 1) your experience in Relational Wellbeing (RWB), 2) the contribution you would make towards advancing RWB, and 3) your experience in youth wellbeing. A detailed CV with a list of publications (if any) and an indication of your country of origin. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a written competency exercise for this position. Please register and submit your application on-line at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/ Application Instructions: Candidates can make use of their mobile devices or any browser to register on the Neptune recruitment site, as well as to make application for available vacancies Candidates will be prompted to upload their CV’s; Please not that currently the system cannot accept multiple, separate, attachments, please ensure that you PDF your C.V and ALL your supporting documents into one file, and attach it when prompted to do so for your C.V document, ensuring that it complies with the file size below; Attachments must be less than 1MB, there is an on-screen option to resize. Enquiries (NOT Applications or CVs) may be directed to Dr Angelique Wildschut email [email protected] Closing date: 12 January 2023. We encourage applicants to submit their applications prior to the closing date. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 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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