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HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)
 

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STATISTICAL AND DATA ANALYST
 
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STATISTICAL AND DATA ANALYST (HSR241030-1) - HSRC logo
Closing Date 2024/11/30
Reference Number HSR241030-1
Job Type Fixed Term contract- long term
Job Title STATISTICAL AND DATA ANALYST
Business Area Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators - CeSTII
Department CeSTII
Number of Positions 1
Workplace Type Hybrid
Location - Town / City Cape Town
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF 9 - Masters Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 30-Nov-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 (Sweetwaters). Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) is a specialist research centre within the Human Sciences Research Council dedicated to producing policy-relevant indicators and statistical analysis in the domain of science, technology and innovation (STI).
 
CESTII seeks to be a thought leader for STI measurement, with a growing national, African continental and global South footprint, impact and reputation rooted in high-quality research evidence, strong networks of researchers, policy makers and practitioners, and the deployment of cutting-edge research technologies that improve the quality and quantity of output. The work of CESTII will be supported by an ethos of teamwork and inclusive diversity, shared learning, creativity, and a commitment to sustainability.
 
CeSTII seeks to appoint a highly motivated and capable Statistical and Data Analyst to join its small but vibrant data management and statistical analysis team.
 
This will be a three-year, fixed term position, and the successful incumbent will be based in the HSRC’s Cape Town office.
 
STATISTICAL AND DATA ANALYST (1 Position)
 (Ref. CeSTII DA 11/2024)
 
Minimum Requirements       
  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems or related quantitative research discipline.
  • A couple of years research related experience.
  • Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (such as Excel, SPSS, SAS, STATA, R and Stata).
  • Expertise and proven experience in queries, and report writing using and understanding relational databases including SQL, PostgreSQL, MS Access, with strong capabilities to apply these programmes in survey data management and analyses.
  • Demonstrable mastery of basic computer skills (typical office suite Software); database management programmes and capabilities to apply these programmes in survey data management and analysis.
  • Experience and strengths in statistical analysis.
  • Experience in creating interactive data and graphs (basic knowledge of Microsoft Power BI would be advantageous)
  • Experience in documentation of data procedures.
  • Experience and understanding of how measurement instruments, particularly large-scale surveys, relate to databases and data extractions. 
  • Excellent team, communication, leadership and people skills are required, as this is a cross-cutting role.
  • Intellectual and personal integrity, imagination, adaptability and drive.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Extracting data from R&D and Innovation databases using query language and advanced database tools.
  • Guarding and protecting the organization's data, ensuring that the databases produce consistent, correct and reusable data.
  • Managing and maintaining existing computerised and conventional filing systems.
  • Performing data manipulations, validations and analysis for mandatory report writing and ad hoc requests.
  • Supporting and informing processes to upgrade and test the R&D and Innovation survey databases.
  • Automation of data analysis procedures and documentation of data management processes.
  • Assisting in planning and managing databases for new surveys on aspects of the national systems of innovation.
  • Develop and maintain systems to track users of CeSTII’s data, reporting on these regularly, and networking with key staff, data users and stakeholders.
  • Delivering high-quality results to budget and to meet deadlines.
  • Communicating research findings in the form of curated databases, and user-friendly data metrics and visations.
  • Assisting in managing datasets submitted annually to stakeholders such as AUDA-NEPAD, OECD-NESTI-MSTI, UNESCO_UIS and NACI
 
 
APPLICATIONS:
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.
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.
A certified ID copy, as well as copies of all of your completed qualifications.
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 undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position.
Please register and submit your application on-line at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/
 
Application Instructions:
Candidates can make use of their mobile devices or any browser to register on the Neptune recruitment site, as well as to make application for available vacancies;
Candidates will be prompted to upload their documents;
Attachments must be less than 1MB (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 (not applications or CVs) may be directed to Dr Atoko Kasongo via email at akasongo@hsrc.ac.za
Details of the HSRC can be found on the website, at www.hsrc.ac.za
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its black, female or disabled senior managers, research leaders and support staff.
 
Closing date: 30 November 2024.
 
We encourage applicants to submit prior to this date. Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only candidates 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








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RESEARCH DIRECTOR (DCES)
 
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Closing Date 2024/11/15
Reference Number HSR241028-2
Job Type Permanent
Job Title Research Director (DCES)
Business Area Development, Capable and Ethical State - DCES
Department DCES
Number of Positions 01
Workplace Type Hybrid
Location - Town / City Pretoria and Cape Town
Location – Province Gauteng, Western Cape
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF 10 - PhD Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 15-Nov-2024
Job Category Education
 
Job Advert Summary
The DCES division is looking to appoint a suitably qualified professional to take on the responsibilities of a Research Director in the division. The Research Director position supports and assists the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) Divisional Executive (DE) and Strategic Leads in implementing the five-year strategic plan of the HSRC. The Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) division conducts transdisciplinary, intersectional, policy and programme-relevant research. The two over-arching questions that guide the research interventions are:
• How to strengthen democracy through transparent governance, accountable leadership and reinvigorated public participation/civic engagement; and
• How to ensure sustainable development through peace, human and social security.
 
Minimum Requirements
• A doctorate (PhD) in Social Sciences or related disciplines
• Additional Management Qualifications (e.g. MBA or equivalent) will be an added advantage
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in managing and leading in senior research teams.
• At least 5 years’ experience at a strategic and senior management level in an academic environment or research institution
• An academic leader with an impressive and strong publishing record of at least 20 peer reviewed publications (books, books chapters, journal articles) of which several must be international and first or sole authored.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
The Research Director role in DCES demands that the incumbent to drives and lead a team of senior researchers in large and strategic research projects, innovating methodologies and coordinating working groups, flagship projects and task teams in order realise the vision of the DCES division and that of the HSRC. The successful candidate’s responsibility will be to ensure that, the quality of research outputs, and enabling dissemination strategies, research partnerships and collaboration which drives the HSRC’s quest for impact in policy-engaged research.
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
The following are the key responsibilities for the Research Director role in the division:
• Lead, manage and coordinate various research themes, senior researchers and teams in the areas of Democracy, Governance & Citizenship, Sustainable Security.
• Build visible national, continental and international research partnerships in the HSC area of specialisation that result in collaborative and multidisciplinary studies, high quality publications, evidence reviews and policy briefs.
• Coordinate and review strategic plans and opportunities for fund raising to meet agreed upon targets for the team.
• Together with the team and supported by the division’s business development team foster concrete plans and activities for meeting the divisional goals and targets.
• Ensure that grants obtained are strategic and focussed on public-oriented research in keeping with the HSRC’s vision.
• Manage the outputs of researchers in the team to ensure maximum impact of the HSRC.
• Together with the Divisional Executive and Strategic Leads, spearhead formal government engagements through joint projects, partnerships, secondments, workshops and research dissemination.
• Drive and enable a relationship of trust and influence in appropriate ways amongst all levels of research staff.
• Actively forge research collaborations with Universities and Science Councils.
• Ensure that each team member aligned to the designated theme of leadership is capacitated, managed, supported, mentored (if they are trainees) and motivated to ensure a high-performance team that meets strategic targets.
• Actively promote and support talent management, succession planning, retention strategies and achieve equity targets.
• Ensure that fair conflict and consequence management takes place.
• Oversight for achieving delegated designated targets for the theme / sub-division.
• Contribution to the division’s risk profile and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that research grants are well managed and that good relationships with collaborators and grant making organisations/institutions are maintained.
 
 
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.
 
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