HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC) VACANCIES

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:

A master’s degree in Language, Journalism, Media and Communication or extensive experience in academic writing.
Experience working in the social sciences and humanities is preferred.
At least 5 years relevant professional experience as an editor/writer of high-quality English language publications.
At least 3 years of experience in academic editing.
Proficient experience in Microsoft environment including the use of OneDrive and academic software such as RefWorks.
Proven experience in editing for scientific publications would be advantageous.
Demonstrable writing skills.
Some experience with relevant software (e.g. Adobe In Design and Photoshop) would be an advantage;
Experience in development of infographic summaries of research findings would be an added advantage.
Ability to provide guidance on publications for different audiences.
High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation.
Temperament to cope with a pressurised, deadline driven work environment

Duties & Responsibilities
The scope of work and expectations of the Editor/Writer will include the following:

Editorial and writing services will include but is not limited to:
Content editing: Ensure the final product is professionally written, accurate and coherent.
Language Editing: Assess drafts for linguistic quality, including grammar, syntax, and consistent use of terminology and style; correct errors and provide a certificate attesting to the language edit if required.
Academic Editing: Edit theses for Masters and PhD candidates, ensuring clarity and scholarly quality.
Technical Editing: Ensure consistency in font, size, and formatting according to specified requirements.
Report and Publication Formatting: Format reports and publications according to guidelines.
Proofreading: Check for typos, spelling errors, formatting inconsistencies, and ensure citations and figures are accurate.
Summarizing: Write executive summaries of full-length reports.
Scientific Short Pieces: Write concise articles for public media based on published journal articles.
Rapporteuring: Take detailed notes during workshops and meetings, producing comprehensive or summarized reports.
Infographic Development: Create infographic materials that visually represent the content of reports and publications.

Read and understand the requirements of the writing/editing assignment paying special attention to the style and format of the intended user of the output (e.g. client report, journal article, dissertation, book chapter or workshop reports).
Copy-edit and proofread reports/draft papers submitted to ensure editorial quality standards for publication.
Liaise with authors to address any editorial amendments;

Applications should include:

A cover letter of motivation detailing your suitability for the position.
A detailed CV with contact details of 3 references.
Proof of qualifications.
Two examples of scientific, popular and other forms of editing and writing assignments undertaken.
Complete and submit table below for your rates. These costs will be fixed for the duration of the contract and must include all relevant taxes.

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:

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 directed to:

Gray van der Bergh – gvdbergh@hsrc.ac.za

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

In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

RESEARCH 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

A PhD in Education, Economics, Sociology or in a related social sciences and humanities field;
At least ten (10) years of research and management experience, preferably in a research institution or a university;
Excellent writing skills in drafting briefing papers, reports, and academic publications for wider public dissemination of research findings;
At least 20 peer-reviewed publications* (books, books chapters, journal articles), of which several must be international, and several must be first or sole authored;
Relevant quantitative and or qualitative research experience;
Extensive experience in securing funding for research;
Good research project management experience and the ability and enthusiasm to lead research teams in a large multidisciplinary research division;
Intellectual leadership in a specified area, personal integrity, imagination and drive; and
Skills in managing, mentoring and training team members.

Duties & Responsibilities

Identify key research areas in support of national, African and global South development agendas;
Formulate targeted research proposals and secure funding on a sustainable basis to enable policy relevant, strategic research projects;
Implement and manage high quality, large scale, long-term research studies with a focus on social impact;
Deliver high-quality results and reports to budget and deadline;
Stimulate public debate, civil society engagement, and develop communities of practice to ensure uptake of evidence to transform educational and economic outcomes;
Produce high quality knowledge outputs through publishing in accredited refereed journals, books, and book chapters and with collaborators on the African continent;
Ensure research impact through government and stakeholder engagement, policy briefs and research reviews;
Communicate research findings across multiple media platforms and at academic conferences and forums; and
Develop research skills and competencies through formal and informal training for self and others.
The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications should include:

A cover letter of motivation indicating your area of expertise (clearly marked), your suitability for the position, your goals, and the position you are applying for. Please do not apply for more than one position. You will be contacted if we think you qualify for a higher or lower ranking 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.
Details of three first- or sole-authored publications.

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 directed to:
Director positions – Prof Sharlene Swartz at email address sswartz@hsrc.ac.za

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

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.

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

Applicants must be in possession of a Master’s degree in the Social Sciences or Public Health and be registered for the appropriate higher degree either with a recognised South African or equivalent.
A sound grounding in research methods and previous experience in research and data analysis will be a strong recommendation
Requisite computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, SPSS, STATA, ATLAS-ti or similar programme)
Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.

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:

Support the research and research-related work of the HSC Programme
Assist with the conceptualisation and execution of research projects
Assist with the formulation of research questions and writing proposals
Assist with the submission of research proposals for ethical review
Collection and analysis of data
Writing up of research results, research reports and manuscripts for publication
Presenting at conferences
Management or supervision of research projects

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 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

Relevant post-matric qualification with a minimum 5 years relevant experience.
Experience in project administration and familiarity with the PFMA will be an advantage.
Advanced computer proficiency, specifically in the MS Office suite and Outlook.
Exceptional administrative skills with strong problem-solving abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication in English.
Demonstrated drive, initiative, flexibility, and ability to handle pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Willingness to work after hours and travel when necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities

The incumbent will provide a range of project and office administration duties to support all relevant stakeholders.

These include but are not limited to:

Project administration:

Contribute to preparing formal documents, including memorandums, proposals, and other essential materials.
Oversee the procurement of goods and services.
Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and conferences, including travel arrangements.
Coordinate and participate in project meetings.
Maintain a systematic and secure digital filing system.
Promptly address and resolve administrative queries and complaints.

Financial administration:

Facilitate the processing and documentation of financial claims, creditor payments, and salaries.
Work with the finance manager to develop budgets, track project spending, identify any issues, and make the relevant corrections as needed.

General Office administration:

Monitor and co-coordinate the distribution of assets.
Assist with on/off boarding of staff.
Coordinate general office related meetings.
Coordinate all stationery and refreshments in the office.
The HSRC offers attractive, market-related salaries, depending on qualifications, experience and recent performance.

APPLICATIONS:

A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability for the position;
A detailed CV and an indication of your residency status;
A certified ID copy, as well as copies of all completed qualifications.
The details of three recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, contact details and institutional affiliation.

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 applications 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.

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:GvdBergh@hsrc.ac.za

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

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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