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HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC) VACANCIES
HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)
SENIOR RESEARCHERS X4
Details
Closing Date: 2023/09/19
Reference Number: HSR230905-1
Job Type: Fixed Term contract- long term
Job Title: Senior Researchers
Business Area: Equitable Education and Economics - EEE
Department: Equitable Education and Economics
Number of Positions: 4
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location - Town / City Cape: Town and Pretoria
Location – Province: Gauteng, Western Cape
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 9 - Masters Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 13-Sep-2023
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, Durban, 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.
The Dynamics of Agrofood Systems and Innovation (DASI) sub-unit within EEE, is currently undertaking a series of research projects on the global 'One Food' initiative and the Agrarian Rural Household Economy study. This workstream promotes a holistic approach to agrofood value chains with a focus on equitable quality of life and human wellbeing outcomes. Targeting adequate food and nutrition for all, this research contributes to ecological and transformative food production, trade and distribution without harming the environment and carbon emissions. As part of this stream of research, DASI is looking to appoint 4 x Senior Researchers for a period of one (1) year with an interest in economics research. The successful incumbents can be based in either the HSRC’s Cape Town or Pretoria based offices.
SENIOR RESEARCHERS (4 POSITIONS)
One (1) year, Fixed Term contract
Ref. No: EEE SR 09/2023
Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities for these key research positions
Applications should include:
Application Instructions:
Enquiries about the nature of the position, and NOT applications, may be sent to Dr Vandudzai Mbanda at email address vmbanda@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: 13 September 2023.
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
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SENIOR RESEARCHERS X4
Details
Closing Date: 2023/09/19
Reference Number: HSR230905-1
Job Type: Fixed Term contract- long term
Job Title: Senior Researchers
Business Area: Equitable Education and Economics - EEE
Department: Equitable Education and Economics
Number of Positions: 4
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location - Town / City Cape: Town and Pretoria
Location – Province: Gauteng, Western Cape
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 9 - Masters Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 13-Sep-2023
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, Durban, 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.
The Dynamics of Agrofood Systems and Innovation (DASI) sub-unit within EEE, is currently undertaking a series of research projects on the global 'One Food' initiative and the Agrarian Rural Household Economy study. This workstream promotes a holistic approach to agrofood value chains with a focus on equitable quality of life and human wellbeing outcomes. Targeting adequate food and nutrition for all, this research contributes to ecological and transformative food production, trade and distribution without harming the environment and carbon emissions. As part of this stream of research, DASI is looking to appoint 4 x Senior Researchers for a period of one (1) year with an interest in economics research. The successful incumbents can be based in either the HSRC’s Cape Town or Pretoria based offices.
SENIOR RESEARCHERS (4 POSITIONS)
One (1) year, Fixed Term contract
Ref. No: EEE SR 09/2023
Minimum Requirements
- A Master’s degree in Economics or in a related social sciences field (substantial progress on a PhD in Economics will be distinct advantage);
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Appropriate quantitative analytical skills;
- Competence in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Statistical software;
- A sound academic record;
- Willingness to learn through hands on engagement in a variety of research projects;
- Intellectual and personal integrity, a well-developed work ethic, and drive;
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities for these key research positions
- Work with a professional research team on all aspects of policy orientated research, including conceptualisation, data collection and analysis, and participation in dissemination of findings;
- Assist with the submission of research proposals for ethical review;
- Conduct and organise literature reviews and other secondary data searches;
- Undertake qualitative and quantitative fieldwork;
- Conduct descriptive and inferential analysis of quantitative data;
- Assist with project management tasks in the research environment;
- Contribute to the preparation of peer reviewed academic journal articles, research reports, study protocols, presentations, manuscripts and research grant proposals; and
- Participate in structured research trainee mentoring and capacity development activities.
- The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages depending on qualifications and experience.
Applications should include:
- A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability for the position.
- A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification; an indication of your quantitative and qualitative research experience; your fieldwork experience (not related to your degree) and details of your citizenship.
- The details of three recent referees with telephone number, email, and institutional affiliation.
- The HSRC will only consider applications that comply with the above requirements.
- Please note that applicants may be required to make a presentation pertaining to these positions.
- Please register and submit your application on-line at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/
Application Instructions:
- Candidates can make use of their mobile devices or any browser to register on the Neptune recruitment site, as well as to make application for available vacancies;
- Candidates will be prompted to upload their documents;
- Attachments must be less than 1MB (here is an on-screen option to resize);
- The Neptune system will only allow you to upload 1 attachment. Please ensure that all documents are merged into 1 file before uploading.
Enquiries about the nature of the position, and NOT applications, may be sent to Dr Vandudzai Mbanda at email address vmbanda@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: 13 September 2023.
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
EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGER
Details
Closing Date: 2023/09/19
Reference Number: HSR230830-1
Job Type: Permanent
Job Title: Editorial Project Manager
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location - Town / City: Cape Town and Pretoria
Location – Province: Western Cape, Gauteng
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 19-Sep-2023
Job Category: Publishing
Job Advert Summary
EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGER (1 Position)
Ref: HSRC Pub Edit & Pro Man 08/2023
Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
APPLICATIONS:
Application Instructions:
Candidates can make use of their mobile devices or any browser to register on the Neptune recruitment site, as well as to make application for available vacancies
Candidates will be prompted to upload their CV’s; Please not that currently the system cannot accept multiple, separate, attachments, please ensure that you PDF your C.V and ALL your supporting documents into one file, and attach it when prompted to do so for your C.V document, ensuring that it complies with the file size below;
Attachments must be less than 1MB, there is an on-screen option to resize.
Enquiries about the nature of the position, and NOT applications, may be directed toMr Jeremy Wightman at jwightman@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: 19 September 2023.
We encourage applicants to submit 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
Please note that applicants may be required to complete a written test pertaining to this position.
Policy
PLEASE APPLY HERE
EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGER
Details
Closing Date: 2023/09/19
Reference Number: HSR230830-1
Job Type: Permanent
Job Title: Editorial Project Manager
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location - Town / City: Cape Town and Pretoria
Location – Province: Western Cape, Gauteng
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 19-Sep-2023
Job Category: Publishing
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, Durban, and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
- HSRC Publishing is a small but prolific and innovative publishing house of social science and humanities scholarship and outstanding non-fiction from and about Africa and the global south.
- The publishing house has a vacancy for an Editorial & Project Manager. This position requires an individual to ensure that the editorial quality of HSRC’s publications is to the highest possible standards, within the budgetary and time frameworks relevant to each publication.
- This will be a permanent appointment, and the successful incumbent can be based in either the HSRC’s Cape Town or Pretoria based office.
EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGER (1 Position)
Ref: HSRC Pub Edit & Pro Man 08/2023
Minimum Requirements
- A degree in social sciences of health sciences or humanities or tertiary qualification majoring in English/languages/literature/linguistics
- At least 5 years proven experience in editorial project management: and having produced at least five academic or non-fiction books.
- Attention to detail and ability to produce quality literary outputs. Ability to manage stressful deadlines and to problem solve
- Strong project management skills must be demonstrated
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to deal with or manage authors, suppliers, etc. as well as strong teamwork skills to brief and work with commissioning and marketing departments
Duties & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Manage editorial projects
- Quality control management
- Monitor and control editorial budgets
- Stakeholder liaison
- Project administration
- Corporate alignment
APPLICATIONS:
- A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability and goals for the position.
- A detailed CV, as well a certified ID copy.
- The details of three recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, contact details and institutional affiliation.
- 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 CV’s; Please not that currently the system cannot accept multiple, separate, attachments, please ensure that you PDF your C.V and ALL your supporting documents into one file, and attach it when prompted to do so for your C.V document, ensuring that it complies with the file size below;
Attachments must be less than 1MB, there is an on-screen option to resize.
Enquiries about the nature of the position, and NOT applications, may be directed toMr Jeremy Wightman at jwightman@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: 19 September 2023.
We encourage applicants to submit 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
Please note that applicants may be required to complete a written test pertaining to this position.
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
VISITING INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Details
Closing Date: 2023/09/15
Reference Number: HSR230817-2
Job Type: Fixed Term contract - short term
Job Title: Visiting International Research Fellow
Business Area: Africa Institute of South Africa - AISA
Department: AISA
Number of Positions 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: international
Location – Province: Gauteng, Western Cape
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 10 - PhD Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 15-Sep-2023
Job Category: Education
Job Advert Summary
AISA leads and coordinates the HSRC’s engagements in Africa. It, therefore, acts as a catalyst for research and implementation support across the continent. AISA also undertakes basic, applied policy-relevant and comparative research. The Institute also seeks to build capacity and provide policy advice and implementation support to advance the HSRC’s own Africa Research Partnership and Collaboration Strategy as well as South Africa’s African Agenda, DSI’s Africa Strategy, SADC’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP), the African Union’s Agenda 2063, and the key frameworks of the United Nations (SDG’s, UNSCR 1325). It collaborates with a range of national, continental, and international governments, as well as multilateral institutions, research institutes, universities, and civil society organisations in order to achieve its objectives. The Africa Institute of South Africa in the HSRC wishes to appoint a Visiting International Research Fellow.
Visiting International Research Fellow
1 Position – 6 months contract
Ref: AISA-VIRF 08/23
Applicants must be a citizen of either an African country other than South Africa, or any other country in the world who is not a South African Citizen or holds permanent residency in South Africa. It will be the candidate’s responsibility to secure the necessary visa or work permit in accordance with South African Government legislation and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- A relevant Ph.D. qualification and experience in the social or economic sciences;
- Extensive experience and publications in the peer-reviewed literature;
- Seasoned researcher i.e. ground knowledge of peace and security challenges in Africa
- Experience in quantitative research approaches and the ability to undertake advanced statistical analysis;
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Fellow will be required to write and co-publish one journal article, two chapters in collaboration with HSRC staff, contribute to The State of Africa book, and a Policy Brief with the project lead and other colleagues working on the project.
- The Fellow will travel to the country of interest as part of the ‘Silencing the Guns’ research project – this will be part of the fieldwork data collection, as well as delivering on public engagement with scholars, researchers, and policymakers.
- The Fellow will be required to visit the HSRC in South Africa at least once during the period of appointment, for a period not less than ten (10) working days, during which period the Visiting International Research Fellow and his/her HSRC research counterpart(s) will participate in at least one joint seminar or collaborative workshop that will contribute to delivery on the joint deliverable or project assignment.
- It is anticipated that the appointed Fellow will also endeavour to create an opportunity for AISA research outcomes to be applied through collaboration on the continent.
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
HEAD: CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT and INTERNSHIPS UNIT
Details
Closing Date: 2023/09/14
Reference Number: HSR230825-1
Job Type: Permanent
Job Title: HEAD: CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT and INTERNSHIPS UNIT
Business Area : Capacity development and Internship programme unit
Department: Capacity Development and Internship Unit
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Gauteng
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 9 - Masters Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 14-Sep-2023
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, Durban, and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
The HSRC was established in 1968 as South Africa’s statutory research agency and has grown to become the largest dedicated research institute in the social sciences and humanities on the African continent, doing cutting-edge public research in areas that are crucial to development.
Our mandate is to inform the effective formulation and monitoring of government policy; to evaluate policy implementation; to stimulate public debate through the effective dissemination of research-based data and fact-based research results; to foster research collaboration; and to help build research capacity and infrastructure for the human sciences.
The Office of the Deputy CEO: Research is the coordination hub of all related research-related activities in the HSRC. It plays a significant interface role between research and support to ensure that the mandated objectives of the HSRC are achieved. It also serves by creating an enabling research support environment which serves as a catalyst for the attainment of scholarly and sustainability outcomes. The office plays a pivotal role in the monitoring of research performance, research governance, research information services and scholarly publications. Under the banner of the Deputy CEO are various sub-units, including the DSI-HSRC Internship Programme.
The successful incumbent will be providing strategic leadership to drive HSRC’s response to youth unemployment through various capacity and skills development initiatives including internships. The role reports directly to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the HSRC. This is a permanent contract.
HEAD: CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT & INTERNSHIPS UNIT
(Ref. No: DCEO(R) 08/23)
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in the broad Social Sciences or Humanities field
- Relevant Management or Leadership qualification
- 10 Years of working experience in an academic or research environment, 5 of which must be in organisational or skills development;
- Relevant experience or exposure in the management of youth, learnerships, and internship programmes
- Leadership and capacity development experience in research or similar environments;
- Working experience in managing large grants and providing high-level strategic leadership;
- Strong business, leadership and management abilities at a senior level, and the ability to provide intellectual and strategic leadership to the team and the HSRC in its transformation agenda;
- An understanding of the local and international research environment.
- An understanding of the developmental context, issues and challenges of the country and the continent;
- The ability to work with makes policymakers in Government, civil society and academic institutions;
- Capacity to drive the HSRC’s transformation agenda and targets;
- Advanced business and commercial acumen;
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide leadership that spans a broad area, including but not limited to the following;
- Provide overall leadership of the Unit
- Position the HSRC as a preferred hub for youth employment opportunities, internship and graduate programmes;
- Identify opportunities for research and external funding that could advance the HSRC’s work in addressing youth employment, skills shortages and learning opportunities post-schooling;
- Support the establishment and maintenance of long-term relationships internally and externally at both strategic and operational levels;
- Ensure synergies and alignment between sub-units and other ‘special projects’ so that they work to advance the overall unit’s agenda
- Lead institutional flagship projects that address youth unemployment and capacity development
- Lead in driving projects that develop young people in the organisation and externally, i.e., conferences, winter/summer schools and scholarships
APPLICATIONS:
- A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability and goals for the position.
- A detailed CV, as well as a certified ID copy.
- The details of three recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, contact details and institutional affiliation.
- The HSRC will only consider applications that comply with the above requirements.
- Please register and submit your application online at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/
Application Instructions:
Candidates can make use of their mobile devices or any browser to register on the Neptune recruitment site, as well as to make applications for available vacancies
Candidates will be prompted to upload their CVs; Please note that currently, the system cannot accept multiple, separate, attachments, please ensure that you PDF your CV and ALL your supporting documents into one file, and attach it when prompted to do so for your CV document, ensuring that it complies with the file size below;
Attachments must be less than 1MB, there is an on-screen option to resize.
Enquiries about the nature of the position, and NOT applications, may be directed to the Deputy DCEO, Prof Leickness Simbayi at lsimbayi@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: 14 September 2023.
We encourage applicants to submit 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