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HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC) VACANCIES
HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS MANAGER
Details
Closing Date 2025/06/15
Reference Number HSR250519-1
Job Type Permanent
Job Title Enterprise Systems Manager
Business Area Information Technology
Department ICT
Number of Positions 01
Workplace Type Hybrid
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 15-Jun-2025
Job Category IT
Job Advert Summary
To oversee the planning, implementation, enterprise architecture and maintenance of the enterprise-wide software systems, ensuring that these systems align with organisational objectives, support business operations, and maintain a high standard of performance, Cybersecurity and compliance.
Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Business Applications, Software Management & Support:
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
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS MANAGER
Details
Closing Date 2025/06/15
Reference Number HSR250519-1
Job Type Permanent
Job Title Enterprise Systems Manager
Business Area Information Technology
Department ICT
Number of Positions 01
Workplace Type Hybrid
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 15-Jun-2025
Job Category IT
Job Advert Summary
To oversee the planning, implementation, enterprise architecture and maintenance of the enterprise-wide software systems, ensuring that these systems align with organisational objectives, support business operations, and maintain a high standard of performance, Cybersecurity and compliance.
Minimum Requirements
- 3 years Degree in Information Technology or equivalent related courses
- At least 10 years’ operational experience of which:
- 5 years in Software Development with PHP as a language of specialisation and Business Application Support
- 5 years relevant Management experience
- Added advantage - in an Academic Research environment similar to the HSRC.
Duties & Responsibilities
Business Applications, Software Management & Support:
- Systems development/coding
- Architecture design and planning
- Change Management
- Patch Management of the relevant stack
- Maintain, support, and enhance existing systems to meet organisational goals.
- Monitor system performance and ensure availability and reliability.
- User experience and training
- Building Security in the development lifecycle
- Protect Data and systems
- Compliance and best practice
- Facilitate the Benefits of Strong Cybersecurity in Software Development
- Analyse and improve existing processes to drive operational efficiency.
- Ensure alignment between systems and the organisation strategic objectives.
- Identify and define system requirements for new solutions.
- Align business needs with ICT systems
- Manage the process from concept through implementation.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes.
- Quantify potential impacts on the business and systems.
- Track and report on the benefits delivered by system changes and projects.
- Ensure ROI is realised post-implementation.
- Continuously seek areas for process improvement.
- Project Management
- Drive digital transformation through system enhancement.
- People Management, Communication, Personal Development & Corporate Alignment
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
MANAGER: RESEARCH RECORDS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Details
Closing Date 2025/06/01
Reference Number HSR250512-1
Job Type Permanent
Job Title Manager: Research Records and Knowledge Management
Business Area e Research Knowledge Centre - eRKC
Department eRKU
Number of Positions 01
Workplace Type Hybrid
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF8 - Hons Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 01-Jun-2025
Job Category Management
Job Advert Summary
The mission of the eRKU is to be a research enabler that provides innovative knowledge services and access to resources that meet the needs of HSRC’s research community and stakeholders. Thus, enabling the HSRC’s research programmes by providing relevant and trusted data, information and Knowledge services to allow access to information, facilitate knowledge creation and sharing and contribute to the preservation of the organisation’s intellectual assets. The services offered include Information Services; Knowledge Management, Records Management, Research Data Management, Digital Scholarship Services and Geospatial Computing and Analytics focused on providing research support to assist the organization in generating evidence in support of policy and planning decisions.
The unit seeks to appoint a Manager: Research Records and Knowledge Management on a permanent contract who will be based in the Pretoria office. The successful candidate will report to the Director: eRKU.
Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
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
MANAGER: RESEARCH RECORDS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Details
Closing Date 2025/06/01
Reference Number HSR250512-1
Job Type Permanent
Job Title Manager: Research Records and Knowledge Management
Business Area e Research Knowledge Centre - eRKC
Department eRKU
Number of Positions 01
Workplace Type Hybrid
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF8 - Hons Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 01-Jun-2025
Job Category Management
Job Advert Summary
The mission of the eRKU is to be a research enabler that provides innovative knowledge services and access to resources that meet the needs of HSRC’s research community and stakeholders. Thus, enabling the HSRC’s research programmes by providing relevant and trusted data, information and Knowledge services to allow access to information, facilitate knowledge creation and sharing and contribute to the preservation of the organisation’s intellectual assets. The services offered include Information Services; Knowledge Management, Records Management, Research Data Management, Digital Scholarship Services and Geospatial Computing and Analytics focused on providing research support to assist the organization in generating evidence in support of policy and planning decisions.
The unit seeks to appoint a Manager: Research Records and Knowledge Management on a permanent contract who will be based in the Pretoria office. The successful candidate will report to the Director: eRKU.
Minimum Requirements
- Honours Degree in Archives and Records Management or relevant qualification at NQF level 8;
- 5 years’ relevant records and knowledge management experience of which 2 years must be at management/supervisory level within a similar environment;
- Proven experience in the management and implementation of electronic documents and records management systems;
- NARSSA Records Management training certificate;
- Knowledge of information-related legislation that governs the public sector;
- Understanding of electronic systems and the research environment;
- Experience in project administration;
- Credibility to interface with management, researchers and support staff;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in English;
- Analytical problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrable initiative, integrity and maturity;
- The ability to function independently and under pressure;
- A commitment to excellence, attention to detail and meticulous and accurate execution of tasks;
- Must be able to work in a diverse and multi-cultural environment; and
- National Archives and Records Services South Africa (NARSSA) records management training certificate will be considered advantageous.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinates holistic Records Management Programme for the HSRC
- Develop and implement the Records Management Policy and Procedures
- Coordinate the develop the Document Retention and Disposal Guidelines
- Conduct Records Management awareness and training sessions
- Plans, organizes, directs, reviews, coordinates, and establishes controls for all HSRC records activities
- Coordinates with HSRC business unit’s managers to ensure records creation, maintenance, use, and disposition are in accordance with the National Archives Act (NARSA) and other legislative requirements
- Implement and manage electronic document management systems (EDMS) to support the storage, retrieval, and preservation of digital records
- Maintain the records management system, archiving policy, and administration process in the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2000.
- Develop and implement the HSRC Knowledge Management Programme, maintain Knowledge and Research Hubs,
- Drive the Knowledge Management Champions Programme,
- Provide administrative support, and performing ad hoc duties.
- Assist in document control reports compilation,
- Ensure quality assurance, storing confidential information, electronically filing documents, and controlling incoming and outgoing correspondences.
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
MANAGER: RESEARCH RECORDS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Details
Closing Date 2025/06/01
Reference Number HSR250512-1
Job Type Permanent
Job Title Manager: Research Records and Knowledge Management
Business Area e Research Knowledge Centre - eRKC
Department eRKU
Number of Positions 01
Workplace Type Hybrid
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF8 - Hons Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 01-Jun-2025
Job Category Management
Job Advert Summary
The mission of the eRKU is to be a research enabler that provides innovative knowledge services and access to resources that meet the needs of HSRC’s research community and stakeholders. Thus, enabling the HSRC’s research programmes by providing relevant and trusted data, information and Knowledge services to allow access to information, facilitate knowledge creation and sharing and contribute to the preservation of the organisation’s intellectual assets. The services offered include Information Services; Knowledge Management, Records Management, Research Data Management, Digital Scholarship Services and Geospatial Computing and Analytics focused on providing research support to assist the organization in generating evidence in support of policy and planning decisions.
The unit seeks to appoint a Manager: Research Records and Knowledge Management on a permanent contract who will be based in the Pretoria office. The successful candidate will report to the Director: eRKU.
Minimum Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
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
MANAGER: RESEARCH RECORDS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Details
Closing Date 2025/06/01
Reference Number HSR250512-1
Job Type Permanent
Job Title Manager: Research Records and Knowledge Management
Business Area e Research Knowledge Centre - eRKC
Department eRKU
Number of Positions 01
Workplace Type Hybrid
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF8 - Hons Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 01-Jun-2025
Job Category Management
Job Advert Summary
The mission of the eRKU is to be a research enabler that provides innovative knowledge services and access to resources that meet the needs of HSRC’s research community and stakeholders. Thus, enabling the HSRC’s research programmes by providing relevant and trusted data, information and Knowledge services to allow access to information, facilitate knowledge creation and sharing and contribute to the preservation of the organisation’s intellectual assets. The services offered include Information Services; Knowledge Management, Records Management, Research Data Management, Digital Scholarship Services and Geospatial Computing and Analytics focused on providing research support to assist the organization in generating evidence in support of policy and planning decisions.
The unit seeks to appoint a Manager: Research Records and Knowledge Management on a permanent contract who will be based in the Pretoria office. The successful candidate will report to the Director: eRKU.
Minimum Requirements
- Honours Degree in Archives and Records Management or relevant qualification at NQF level 8;
- 5 years’ relevant records and knowledge management experience of which 2 years must be at management/supervisory level within a similar environment;
- Proven experience in the management and implementation of electronic documents and records management systems;
- NARSSA Records Management training certificate;
- Knowledge of information-related legislation that governs the public sector;
- Understanding of electronic systems and the research environment;
- Experience in project administration;
- Credibility to interface with management, researchers and support staff;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in English;
- Analytical problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrable initiative, integrity and maturity;
- The ability to function independently and under pressure;
- A commitment to excellence, attention to detail and meticulous and accurate execution of tasks;
- Must be able to work in a diverse and multi-cultural environment; and
- National Archives and Records Services South Africa (NARSSA) records management training certificate will be considered advantageous.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinates holistic Records Management Programme for the HSRC
- Develop and implement the Records Management Policy and Procedures
- Coordinate the develop the Document Retention and Disposal Guidelines
- Conduct Records Management awareness and training sessions
- Plans, organizes, directs, reviews, coordinates, and establishes controls for all HSRC records activities
- Coordinates with HSRC business unit’s managers to ensure records creation, maintenance, use, and disposition are in accordance with the National Archives Act (NARSA) and other legislative requirements
- Implement and manage electronic document management systems (EDMS) to support the storage, retrieval, and preservation of digital records
- Maintain the records management system, archiving policy, and administration process in the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2000.
- Develop and implement the HSRC Knowledge Management Programme, maintain Knowledge and Research Hubs,
- Drive the Knowledge Management Champions Programme,
- Provide administrative support, and performing ad hoc duties.
- Assist in document control reports compilation,
- Ensure quality assurance, storing confidential information, electronically filing documents, and controlling incoming and outgoing correspondences.
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
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Details
Closing Date 2025/05/30
Reference Number HSR250508-1
Job Type Fixed Term contract- long term
Job Title CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Business Area Office of the CEO
Department Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Number of Positions 01
Workplace Type Hybrid
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF 10 - PhD Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 30-May-2025
Job Category Management
Job Advert Summary
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) provides a coordinated corporate support function to the HSRC for administrative transactional processes, including People and Culture servicing, Information Technology and e-Research and Knowledge Services as part of the HSRC’s digital transformation imperatives. It further provides Corporate Communication and engagement services, Legal and Compliance services, and additionally oversees the strategic imperative of Institutional Planning and Reporting.
The HSRC is looking for a dynamic individual to direct, plan, organise, and coordinate the activities of these units. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this position is based in Pretoria and oversees the activities in the three HSRC locations.
The successful candidate will actively engage in the following:
- Designing and delivering the Corporate Services vision and strategy, aligned with organisational goals;
- Ensuring strategic alignment and meeting stakeholder expectations to drive improved business outcomes ;
- Providing effective governance and financial stewardship to support organisational sustainability and value creation ;
- Leading and managing teams to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and continuous improvement;
- Driving the transformation agenda of the HSRC, including but not limited to Employment Equity, BBBEE, digital transformation, etc.
Minimum Requirements
- A relevant Doctoral degree will be given preference. A Master's degree/qualification (NQF 9 level) will be considered if complemented by excellent business acumen with at least 10 years relevant experience.
- At least 10 years’ experience operating at a strategic/executive management level.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting, and resource optimisation.
- Experience in an environment that is similar to the regulatory environment in which the HSRC operates.
- Experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships.
Additional requirements:
- Proven and demonstrable visionary leadership and management skills.
- A track record of driving transformation, innovation, and organisational change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, developing strong working relationships, collaborations and enthusiastic executive communication.
- Intellectual and personal integrity, imagination and drive.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in managing programmes of similar nature.
- Advanced business report writing and computer literacy skills.
- A team player with a focus on delivering results.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Functions and Responsibilities
A Leadership and Strategic Oversight
- Provide leadership to the respective reporting teams (Digital Transformation, People & Culture, Communication & Engagement, Legal & Compliance Services, and Institutional Planning & Reporting), oversee the delivery of multidisciplinary programmes, policies, products, and services, and prepare various plans, strategies, reports, and proposals.
- Lead, manage performance, and enable staff development, training and career growth of the OCOO teams.
- Oversee the implementation of the business unit strategies.
- Oversee and coordinate institutional performance monitoring and reporting, including planning and review of technical indicator descriptions, compliance controls, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of annual and quarterly reports that are subject to organisational audit.
- Provide professional leadership and manage all resources, activities and operations of the organisation effectively and efficiently, while reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
- Oversee service delivery and the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO), whilst ensuring that all standards are met and procedures are followed.
- Prepare and monitor the OCOO budget.
- Review and monitor related services to identify trends and problem areas, reporting on risks, key performance indicators and proposed corrective action or new approaches.
- Manage and provide professional support and advice to the HSRC Executive on operations and staff matters.
- Build and maintain a high-performance team and culture within the OCOO business unit, through effective performance management, consistent with the HSRC’s values and code of ethics.
- Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of one-stop communication and dissemination policies, strategy, and capacity development.
- Ensure positive stakeholder engagement and increased partnership collaboration to promote the HSRC.
- Oversee the monitoring of legal compliance across the organisation and coordinate the provision of required legal and strategic advice.
- Ensure the enhancement of the HSRC’s research capability through information services, geospatial analytics and digital curation.
- Ensure the delivery of customer-oriented information services and provide qualitative, value-added strategic information.
- Ensure that the e-Research Knowledge Centre (eRKC) acts as the information services hub for social sciences in the HSRC, as well as on a national and international level.
- Ensure that research trainee initiatives as well as programmes for staff training are geared towards promoting the achievement of the HSRC’s imperatives.
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
DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE: RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENCE INNOVATION
Details
Closing Date 2025/05/30
Reference Number HSR250508-3
Job Type Fixed Term contract- long term
Job Title DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE: RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENCE INNOVATION
Business Area Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators - CeSTII
Department RDSI
Number of Positions 1
Workplace Type Hybrid
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF 10 - PhD Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 30-May-2025
Job Category Other
Job Advert Summary
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENCE INNOVATION (RDSI) DIVISION
Join the HSRC and Lead Transformative Research at the Frontier of Science, Technology and Innovation.
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.
Science, technology and innovation (STI) have become increasingly important drivers of social and economic change. The Research Development and Science Innovation (RDSI) division is dedicated to measuring and understanding STI and social dynamics. It integrates expertise from across the organisation in response to this significant area of policy-related research. The new division brings together a centre focused on Science in Society (SIS), and the DSTI-mandated Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII).
The HSRC is looking for a dynamic individual to direct, plan, organise, and coordinate the activities of the Research Development and Science Innovation Division. The individual will lead a team in building a reputation for globally recognised and locally relevant research excellence and policy engagement, focused on measuring and maximising the societal benefits of science, technology and innovation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this position is based in Pretoria and oversees the activities in the three HSRC locations.
DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE: RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENCE INNOVATION
(Ref. No: DE- RDSI:005/2025)
5-year contract - PRETORIA BASED
Minimum Requirements
Key requirements:
- A PhD in either Social Sciences or other related fields (NQF 10)
- Fifteen (15) years of experience as a senior researcher, managing and leading senior research teams with demonstrable impactful outcomes and results
- At least ten (10) years of experience at a strategic and senior management level in an academic, research or research institution environment.
- Experience in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy.
- An academic leader with a strong publishing record (books, book chapters, journal articles), several of which must be international and first or sole-authored.
- Extensive fundraising and large-scale research project management.
- Fluency in English.
- Demonstrated experience in working in a similar regulatory environment
Additional requirements:
- Excellent networking skills and experience in working with senior policy makers and decision makers.
- A track record of leading large-scale quantitative and/or qualitative research studies with demonstrable impact outcomes
- Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment of Research
- Above average writing skills with a publication record of high-impact refereed journal articles, reports and briefing papers.
- Personal qualities that include intellectual and personal integrity, imagination, drive, and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Leadership qualities that include humility, a commitment to excellence, strategic advisory experience, the ability to work as part of an executive team and to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Advanced business and commercial acumen.
- Excellent computer literacy, including a knowledge of contemporary ways of communicating research outcomes.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will actively engage in the following:
- Strategic Planning and Leadership
- Delivery of the HSRC’s Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan targets as cascaded to the Division.
- Financial Management of the Division’s budget.
- Innovative Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Development
- People Management within the Division.
- Stakeholder and Customer Relationship Management
- Risk and Compliance Management.
Key and Strategic Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to lead a team of researchers, develop and advance a transformative research agenda, and ensure effective and efficient processes towards:
- Measuring national Research and Development (R&D) activity
- Measuring innovation and formal and informal sectors
- Establishing new evidence of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for inclusive and sustainable development policies
- Contextualising and enhancing capabilities for STI measurement in Africa and the Global South
- Promoting STI collaboration and enhancing partnerships in South Africa, Africa and the world through data sharing, knowledge sharing and exchange with national, regional and global STI measurement and policy communities
- Contributing to and deepening analysis of STI indicators in relation to challenges of economic growth and inclusive development, through scientific publications, data-sharing, technical briefs and international benchmarking studies
- Driving science and innovation engagements to bridge the science/policy gap and promote the public understanding and appreciation of science
- Bridging the digital divide and fostering inclusion
- Lead and coordinate opportunities for grant raising to agreed-upon targets for the team, ensuring that grants are strategic and focused on public-oriented research in keeping with the HSRC’s vision
- Manage grants in accordance with contractual requirements and maintain relationships with funders
Operational and Managerial responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategy for the Division and ensure alignment with and support of the strategic objectives of the HSRC overall.
- Lead the establishment, review and monitoring of key performance indicators related to the Division’s strategy and business plans and identify areas for internal improvement and develop plans for implementation.
- Oversee the development and implementation of relevant research policies and practices that support the achievement of the HSRC and the Division objectives.
- Represent the Division and/or HSRC at internal and external platforms, as appropriate.
- Lead the planning and compilation of the Division’s annual budget aligned to the operational plans to support the implementation of the organisational objectives.
- Lead the overall financial performance and improvement of efficiency in meeting operational requirements within the Division.
- Ensure the compilation and submission of accurate financial data in accordance with prescribed guidelines, standards, and formats.
- Ensure that each team member is capacitated, managed, supported, mentored (if they are trainees) and motivated to ensure a high-performance team that meets strategic targets.
- Mentor and interact with members of staff at all levels within the organisation to foster growth and encourage development among the senior management team and other members of staff.
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Please register and submit your application on-line at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/
For further information about the HSRC, advert or the post and not for sending applications, please e-mail Marizane Rousseau at mrousseau@hsrc.ac.za . You can further consult our website (www.hsrc.ac.za).
Closing date: 30 May 2025. We encourage applicants to submit before 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 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