HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)
EDITORS/WRITERS Details Closing Date 2024/10/28 Reference Number HSR241004-1 Job Type Freelancer Job Title Editors/Writers Business Area Equitable Education and Economics - EEE Department EEE Number of Positions 10 Workplace Type Remote Location - Town / City Cape Town, Pretoria, or Sweetwaters Location – Province Free State, Western Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF 9 - Masters Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date 28-Oct-2024 Job Category Other Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’, the Research Divisions, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. 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. EEE has a large and vibrant research programme with over 60 experienced and emerging researchers working on methodological and transformative research. Current research in EEE includes young people and the future of work; undoing spatial divides in access to education and economies; the impact of digitalisation on education and the economy; the innovation needed to ensure wider participation in the economy and allow for greater services and support for food security; the role of the informal sector in generating livelihoods, land, housing and economic development; and the transformation of higher education including a wider role for Technical Vocational Education and Training colleges (TVETs). The EEE research division is looking to appoint a panel of freelance Editors/Writers to support our research outputs. This panel will provide high-quality editorial and writing services for a variety of projects, including client reports, newspaper articles, and book chapters. Editors/Writers Ref. No: EEE-Editors 10/2024 Minimum Requirements Candidates are expected to have extensive writing experience, preferably with exposure to scientific publications and a strong ability to meet tight deadlines. Additional requirements include:
Duties & Responsibilities The scope of work and expectations of the Editor/Writer will include the following:
Applications should include:
The HSRC will only consider applications that comply with the above requirements. Please register and submit your application on-line at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/ Application Instructions:
Enquiries about the nature of the position, and NOT applications, may be directed to: Gray van der Bergh – [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: 28 October 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
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RESEARCH DIRECTOR Details Closing Date 2024/10/27 Reference Number HSR240911-1 Job Type Permanent Job Title Research Director Business Area Equitable Education and Economics - EEE Department EEE Number of Positions 1 Workplace Type Hybrid Location - Town / City Cape Town, Sweetwaters or Pretoria. Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Gauteng Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF 10 - PhD Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date 27-Oct-2024 Job Category Other Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’, the Research Divisions, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. 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. EEE is currently looking to appoint a Research Director on a permanent contract to be based in Cape Town, Sweetwaters or Pretoria. The incumbents must have a PhD, and extensive knowledge of, and policy-relevant research experience in Economics or Education. Research Director (1 Position) Ref. No: EEE-Dir 09/24 Permanent contract from 1 January 2025 or soon after Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications should include:
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:
Enquiries about the nature of the position, and NOT applications, may be directed to: Director positions – Prof Sharlene Swartz 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: Thursday, 27 October 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
PHD RESEARCH TRAINEE Details Closing Date 2024/10/18 Reference Number HSR241004-2 Job Type Fixed Term contract- long term Job Title PhD Research Trainee Business Area Public Health, Societies and Belonging - PHSB Department PHSB Number of Positions 1 Workplace Type Hybrid Location - Town / City Pietermaritzburg Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF 9 - Masters Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date 18-Oct-2024 Job Category Education Job Advert Summary The Public Health, Societies and Belonging research programme within the HSRC employs a multi-disciplinary group of social scientists and public health specialists who conduct numerous empirical and policy-related studies each year, three-quarters of which are donor-funded. The Public Health, Societies and Belonging division conducts transdisciplinary, intersectional, policy and programme-relevant research to improve health, well-being and promote a socially just and cohesive society. PHSB has offices in Pretoria, Cape Town and, Pietermaritzburg. The division seeks to appoint a PhD intern to join a dynamic team of researchers and administrators in the HSRC community. The incumbent will be based in Pietermaritzburg. PhD RESEARCH INTERN Location: Pietermaritzburg Ref: HSC PhD Intern 10/2024 One PhD Research Internship is currently available. The PhD Research Intern Programme in the HSRC provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to further develop their research expertise by working with subject experts and project specialists. The research internship experience is intensive and seeks mature individuals who are able to work independently as well as part of a team. While appointees will be exposed to a wide variety of project-related research, they will be expected to complete their thesis within three years. Time is set aside for this purpose. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities In addition to being registered for a PhD degree at a recognised South African university and currently working on their degrees, or eligible for registration at a recognised South African university, research interns are required to participate in all aspects of the research process as they work with other staff on different research projects. Among other duties, they will participate in the following activities under supervision:
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PLEASE APPLY HERE PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR Details Project Administrator (HSR241003-1) Closing Date 2024/10/18 Reference Number HSR241003-1 Job Type Fixed Term contract - short term Job Title Project Administrator Business Area Equitable Education and Economics - EEE Department EEE Number of Positions 1 Workplace Type On-site Location - Town / City Cape Town Location – Province Western Cape Location – Country South Africa Minimum Education Level NQF 5 - Diploma or equivalent Application Closing Date 18-Oct-2024 Job Category Other Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’, the Research Divisions, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. 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. EEE is looking to appoint a dynamic, detail-oriented, self-starter to join the team as a Project Administrator for 6 months with the possibility of extension based on the availability of project budget. This position is based in Cape Town. Project Administrator Ref. No: EEE/Admin. 10/2024 Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
These include but are not limited to: Project administration:
APPLICATIONS:
Please register and submit your application on-line at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/ Application Instructions:
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a written or oral competency exercise for this position. Enquiries (NOT Applications or CVs) may be directed to Mr Gray van der Bergh email:[email protected] Closing date: 18 October 2024. We encourage applicants to submit 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 is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its staff complement who are SA Citizens, black, female or disabled The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Policy
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