HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)
BOOK COVER AND MARKETING DESIGNER Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230706-4 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Book Cover and Marketing Designer Business Area HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, North West, Free State, Eastern Cape Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Freelancer - Book Cover and Marketing Designer Ref No: 07/2021 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance designer to provide high quality book covers, among others, for its scholarly publications. In addition to the duties and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] or Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
TYPESETTER Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230706-3 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Typesetter Business Area: HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Gauteng, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, North West, Limpopo, Western Cape, Mpumalanga Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the function below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026.Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Freelancer - Typesetter Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires freelance typesetters to provide high quality typesetting of its publications and for its database. In addition to the duties set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230706-2 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Social Media Specialist Business Area: HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Gauteng, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Limpopo Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Freelancer - Social Media Specialist Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance social media specialist for its scholarly publications and its database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
PROOF-READER Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230706-1 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Proof-reader Business Area : HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, North West, Western Cape, Gauteng, Free State Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the function below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Proof-reader Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires freelance proof-readers to provide high quality proofreading of its scholarly publications and for its database. In addition to the duties set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected]. Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
CARTOGRAPHER Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230705-8 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Cartographer Business Area: HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State, Western Cape Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, and Port Elizabeth. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026 Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Cartographer Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance cartographer to provide high quality maps for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] or Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
TRANSLATOR Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230705-7 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Translator Business Area: HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Translator Ref No: 07/2030 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance translator to provide high quality translation services for its scholarly publications and for its database. In addition to the duties and requirements set out below, the freelancer will receive a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
In your CV, provide a list of Language/s that you’re able to translate from into English along with an indication of the years’ experience and level of competency in each language Ten relevant books/journals that you have edited (state publisher & date of publication) for all titles in your list of relevant books, state which of the following referencing styles you followed: Oxford, Harvard, Modern Language Association (MLA), American Sociological Association (ASA), American Psychological Association (APA). The following are not essential, but will be an advantage: A major in English language/literature/linguistics or a tertiary qualification in any of the social- or health sciences Proven accreditation from a bona fide translation institute Translation or editing experience in the field of the social sciences will be an advantage. Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
PUBLICIST (NON-FICTION) Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230705-6 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Publicist (Non-Fiction) Business Area HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Western Cape, Northern Cape Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Publicist (Non-Fiction) Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance publicist for its scholarly publications and its database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
PRINT AND REPRINT CONTROLLER Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230705-5 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Print and Reprint Controller Business Area: HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Eastern Cape, North West, Northern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Print and Reprint Controller Ref No: HSRC Pub-Print Con-07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a print and reprint controller for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
OPEN ACCESS AND WEBSITE MANAGEMENT Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230705-4 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Open Access and Website Management Business Area: HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Eastern Cape, North West, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Free State, Western Cape, Northern Cape Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the function below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Open Access & Website Management Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires suitably qualified open access and website managers for its scholarly publications to be on its database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
FACT CHECKER Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230705-3 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Fact Checker Business Area: HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Northern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Eastern Cape, North West Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Fact Checker Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance fact checker for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
PERMISSIONS RESEARCHER Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230705-12 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Permissions Researcher Business Area: HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Free State, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the function below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 October 2020 to 30 September 2023. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Permissions Researcher Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires freelance text and photo permissions researchers for its scholarly publications and for its database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
INDEXER Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230705-11 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Indexer Business Area: HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: North West, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Gauteng Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the function below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Indexer Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires freelance indexers to provide high quality indexing for its scholarly publications and to be on their database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
EDITOR Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230705-10 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Editor Business Area : HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Western Cape, Gauteng Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Editor Ref No: ED/07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires freelance editors to provide high quality editorial services for the editing of its scholarly publications and research surveys. In addition to the duties and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected]. Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
DIGITAL IMAGE ENHANCEMENT Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230705-1 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Digital Image Enhancement Business Area HSRC: Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City Cape Town: Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Western Cape, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Digital Image Enhancement Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelancer to digitally enhance the quality of photos and artwork so that the technical specifications for publication are met. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] or Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
COPY WRITER Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230704-3 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Copy Writer Business Area HSRC: Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City Cape Town Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State, Western Cape, Northern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Copy Writer Ref No:07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance copy writer to provide high quality marketing content for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] or Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
BOOK REVIEWER (NON-FICTION) Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230704-2 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Book Reviewer (Non-Fiction) Business Area HSRC: Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City Cape Town: Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Free State, Gauteng, North West, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Western Cape Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Book Reviewer (Non-Fiction) Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance non-fiction book reviewer for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Applications MUST include:
Application Instructions:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] or Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The HSRC will only consider applications that comply with the above requirements. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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
EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGER Details Closing Date: 2023/07/20 Reference Number: HSR230704-1 Job Type: Freelancer Job Title: Editorial Project Manager Business Area: HSRC Publishing Department: HSRC Publishing Number of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Remote Location - Town / City Cape Town: Durban and Pretoria Location – Province: Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal Location – Country: South Africa Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023 Job Category: Publishing Job Advert Summary In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific. Editorial Project Manager Ref No: 07/2023 The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance editorial and production project manager for its scholarly publications for its database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities Using the manuscript and budget supplied, brief and manage freelancers for one or all of the following functions as specified in the brief:
Applications MUST 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:
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – [email protected] or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – [email protected] Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 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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