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HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)
 
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BOOK COVER AND MARKETING DESIGNER
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230706-4
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Book Cover and Marketing Designer
Business Area HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, North West, Free State, Eastern Cape
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.
 
Freelancer - Book Cover and Marketing Designer
Ref No: 07/2021
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance designer to provide high quality book covers, among others, for its scholarly publications. In addition to the duties and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Proven experience in the design of a range of trade, academic and scholarly book covers
  • Proven experience in the design of a range of trade and academic marketing material
  • A portfolio (link/as a single PDF) of relevant book cover designs and marketing material
  • In your CV, include a comprehensive list of book covers that you have designed, along with the date of publication and publisher details of each.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Present HSRC Publishing with concepts for book covers and marketing material.
  • Refine the selected concept to a neat draft, in line with the feedback provided.
  • Submit neat finals for sign-off.
  • Submit the deliverables as per the brief, including open files, a hi-res colour proof and/or a PDF/X-1a.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 application for available vacancies;
  • Candidates will be prompted to upload their documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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.
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za or Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za  or
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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TYPESETTER
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230706-3
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Typesetter
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Gauteng, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, North West, Limpopo, Western Cape, Mpumalanga
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the function below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026.Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.                                                              
 
Freelancer - Typesetter
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires freelance typesetters to provide high quality typesetting of its publications and for its database. In addition to the duties set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Must work on a Mac or similar and in InDesign (CS5 or later)
  • Must have proven experience in typesetting a minimum of FIVE academic books and/or scholarly books and be familiar with the conventions of setting academic indices, footnotes and figures.
  • In your CV, include a comprehensive list of relevant books/journals that you have typeset, along with the publisher details.
  • In your CV, list all the formats you work in as well as the version you use, for example, InDesign, Quark, RTF etc. as well as the relevant version.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Using the MSWord files supplied, set the MS according to the design specifications provided
  • Take in the editor’s mark up of first pages and supply second proofs
  • Take in the proof reader’s corrections on second pages and supply third proofs
  • Take in the author’s corrections on third pages and supply final pages for sign off
  • Supply print ready electronic files as well as open files.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230706-2
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Social Media Specialist
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Gauteng, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Limpopo
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.   
 
Freelancer - Social Media Specialist
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance social media specialist for its scholarly publications and its database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, communications, business or English.
  • Proven experience as a social media specialist in the industry.
  • Include at least two contactable references.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content and communicate effectively with the audience.
  • Understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
  • In your CV, include a short list of relevant social media campaigns and examples of how you managed community growth
  • In your CV include examples where you created engaging content and communicated effectively with an audience.
  • Proven experience as a social media manager, with a focus on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute social media strategies to increase HSRC Press and Best Red audience and engagement on social media.
  • Develop a social media presence for AISA Press.
  • Optimise post titles, descriptions, and tags to improve searchability and maximise organic growth.
  • Schedule content releases that align with our marketing objectives including book launch events, book reviews in journal articles or mainstream media.
  • Manage community engagement, respond to comments and messages, and foster relationships with the audience.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices for a scholarly book audience in social media.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability and goals for this position.
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za  or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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PROOF-READER
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230706-1
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Proof-reader
Business Area : HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, North West, Western Cape, Gauteng, Free State
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the function below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.          
 
Proof-reader
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires freelance proof-readers to provide high quality proofreading of its scholarly publications and for its database. In addition to the duties set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Excellent grasp of English grammar, English syntax and general English usage
  • Proven experience in proofreading a minimum of FIVE published scholarly and non-fiction manuscripts in English
  • In your CV, provide a list of up to twenty relevant books and journals that you have proofread (state publisher and date of publication)
  • A major in English language/literature/linguistics or a tertiary qualification in any of the social- or health sciences would be an advantage
  • Proofreading experience in the field of the social sciences will be an advantage
  • Indicate if you have Adobe Acrobat software to facilitate electronic proofreading.
 
Duties & Responsibilities      
  • Using the PDF supplied
  • Electronically mark up all errors according to the Publishing guidelines and general language principles.
  • Mark up all layout gremlins.
  • Check for consistency.
  • Ensure that all citations are included in the reference list.
  • Check that the publication details of all entries in the reference list are complete.
  • Compile a list of any remaining author queries.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability for this position.
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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.
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za. 
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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CARTOGRAPHER
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230705-8
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Cartographer
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State, Western Cape
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, and Port Elizabeth.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026 Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.
 
Cartographer
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance cartographer to provide high quality maps for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Proven experience in drawing maps for academic and scholarly books
  • Attach a portfolio of a variety of maps, including both simple and complex examples
  • In your CV, include a list of publications in which your maps have been published (state publisher and date of publication)
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Draw draft maps as set out in the artwork brief for submission to the author and project manager.
  • Provide specialist advice as might be relevant.
  • Implement the feedback from the author and/or project manager.
  • Once signed off, submit print ready files in JPEG or TIFF or another agreed file format.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za or Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za  or
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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TRANSLATOR
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230705-7
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Translator
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: North West, Free State, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.
 
Translator
Ref No: 07/2030
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance translator to provide high quality translation services for its scholarly publications and for its database. In addition to the duties and requirements set out below, the freelancer will receive a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements       
  • Must be an English mother tongue speaker with and excellent grasp of English grammar, English syntax and general English usage
  • Proven high competency in source languages, i.e. any one or more of the indigenous South African languages and any language spoken on the African, European, South American and Asian continents (provide qualifications or list experience here)
  • Proven minimum of THREE years translation experience in scholarly/academic/non-fiction publishing as well as a minimum of TEN published scholarly or academic books or academic journals translated into English
 
In your CV, provide a list of
Language/s that you’re able to translate from into English along with an indication of the years’ experience and level of competency in each language
Ten relevant books/journals that you have edited (state publisher & date of publication) for all titles in your list of relevant books, state which of the following referencing styles you followed: Oxford, Harvard, Modern Language Association (MLA), American Sociological Association (ASA), American Psychological Association (APA).
 
The following are not essential, but will be an advantage:
A major in English language/literature/linguistics or a tertiary qualification in any of the social- or health sciences
Proven accreditation from a bona fide translation institute
Translation or editing experience in the field of the social sciences will be an advantage.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Using the MSWord files of the text supplied, translate the content according to the Press guidelines. Translations are mainly from source language to English but occasionally back-translation may be required to check the accuracy of a translation.
  • On completion of a translation, check the English text for grammatical errors and flag any content queries for the attention of the author.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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PUBLICIST (NON-FICTION)
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230705-6
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Publicist (Non-Fiction)
Business Area HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Western Cape, Northern Cape
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.                                                                                                                 
 
Publicist (Non-Fiction)
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance publicist for its scholarly publications and its database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, business or English
  • Proven experience as a publicist in the industry
  • Include at least two contactable references.
  • In your CV, include a list of relevant publicity campaigns 
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Generate and manage publicity (brands and books as required).
  • Generate print and social media coverage for new publications (press releases, interviews, blogs).
  • Design appropriate publicity strategies.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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PRINT AND REPRINT CONTROLLER
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230705-5
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Print and Reprint Controller
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Eastern Cape, North West, Northern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.                                                                                                                   
 
Print and Reprint Controller
Ref No: HSRC Pub-Print Con-07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a print and reprint controller for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum proven experience in print and reprint of at least five years.
  • In your CV, include a list of your responsibilities and relevant projects, including publication date and publisher, but do not exceed twenty items.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Perform a pre-flight check of final files.
  • Check imposed pages at printers and manage corrections.
  • Check cover proofs and manage corrections.
  • Check printed blocks for accurate section placement.
  • Check advance copies prior to distribution
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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OPEN ACCESS AND WEBSITE MANAGEMENT
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230705-4
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Open Access and Website Management
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Eastern Cape, North West, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Free State, Western Cape, Northern Cape
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the function below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.                                                               
 
Open Access & Website Management
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires suitably qualified open access and website managers for its scholarly publications to be on its database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum proven experience in open access and website management of at least three years
  • Proficiency in Adobe CS, Adobe Pro, HTML and CSS.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Prepare all material for uploading to Open Access and the website.
  • Check all uploaded material.
  • Manage website queries.
  • Prepare monthly web stats.
  • Prepare (meta) data for index platform.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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FACT CHECKER
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230705-3
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Fact Checker
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Northern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, Eastern Cape, North West
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.
 
Fact Checker
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance fact checker for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Relevant experience in journalism, publishing or an independent writing career.
  • In your CV, include a list of projects (state publisher and date of publication as relevant) and your function. Do not exceed twenty items.
  • A tertiary qualification in any of the following: humanities, social sciences, economics, hard sciences or information sciences.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Using the manuscript supplied, determine the correctness of the factual statements in the text with the aim to remove content errors before publication.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 application for available vacancies;
  • Candidates will be prompted to upload their documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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PERMISSIONS RESEARCHER
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230705-12
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Permissions Researcher
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Free State, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Western Cape
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the function below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 October 2020 to 30 September 2023. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.                                                                             
 
Permissions Researcher
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires freelance text and photo permissions researchers for its scholarly publications and for its database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Proven experience in obtaining text/photo permissions for a minimum of THREE books/projects
  • Familiarity with completion of online permissions forms
  • In your CV, include a list of publications where you were responsible for text/photo permissions
  • Tabulate the range of permissions (e.g. photos, poetry, prose, source material, maps etc.)
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Source text and photo permissions as set out in the brief.
  • Provide weekly feedback on your progress in a cumulative tracking document.
  • Submit a high-resolution file for each photograph with relevant caption and permissions information.
  • Submit photo and text licenses and invoices as relevant.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za
 
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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INDEXER
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230705-11
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Indexer
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City: Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: North West, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Gauteng
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the function below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 30 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.                                                                                                            
 
Indexer
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires freelance indexers to provide high quality indexing for its scholarly publications and to be on their database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Proven experience in indexing a minimum of FIVE academic/scholarly books in the fields of the social sciences and humanities.
  • In your CV, include a comprehensive list of relevant books/journals that you have indexed along with the publisher details.
  • A tertiary qualification in any of the following: humanities, social sciences, economics, hard sciences or information sciences.
  • Attach examples of three indexes that you’ve completed as PDFs.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Using the PDF of the manuscript as supplied, the indexer must compile a single or double index as relevant, with one level of subentry, in MSWord format. Other details will be specified in the brief.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
 
 
 
 
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EDITOR
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230705-10
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Editor
Business Area : HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Western Cape, Gauteng
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.                                                                     
 
Editor
Ref No: ED/07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires freelance editors to provide high quality editorial services for the editing of its scholarly publications and research surveys. In addition to the duties and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief. 
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Excellent grasp of English grammar, English syntax and general English usage
  • Proven experience in general editing as well as editing a minimum of FIVE published scholarly or academic books or academic journals in English.
  • In your CV, provide a list of up to twenty relevant books/journals that you have recently edited (state publisher & date of publication) alongside each of the titles in your list, state which of the following referencing styles you followed: Oxford, Harvard, Modern Language Association (MLA),
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Using the MSWord files of the manuscript as supplied, edit the content (text and artwork) according to the Press guidelines and project brief with track changes operative.
  • Edit the references according to the Press referencing guidelines or as briefed
  • Mark up all queries for the authors, using the electronic COMMENTS feature or in a separate MSWord document.
  • Implement the author feedback.
  • Prepare the manuscript for setting.
  • Check first pages and mark up all corrections for the setter in the PDF.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability for this position.
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za.
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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DIGITAL IMAGE ENHANCEMENT
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230705-1
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Digital Image Enhancement
Business Area HSRC: Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City Cape Town: Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Western Cape, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.
 
Digital Image Enhancement
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelancer to digitally enhance the quality of photos and artwork so that the technical specifications for publication are met. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Proven experience in working with the relevant technology
  • Attach a portfolio of your work
  • In your CV, include a list of publications in which your work has been published (state publisher and date of publication)
  • Include examples of pre- and post-digitally enhanced artwork
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Enhance the quality of artwork, including archival material, by means of Photoshop and/or other relevant technology.
  • Implement the feedback from the project manager.
  • Once signed off, submit print ready files in JPEG or TIFF or another agreed file format.
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za or Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
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COPY WRITER
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230704-3
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Copy Writer
Business Area HSRC: Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City Cape Town Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State, Western Cape, Northern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 4 - Grade 12 or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.
 
Copy Writer
Ref No:07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance copy writer to provide high quality marketing content for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Proven experience in copy writing
  • In your CV, include a list of advertorial copy and/or promotional material where you were responsible for the content.
  • Attach three diverse examples, e.g. one report, one advertorial, one media overview
 
Duties & Responsibilities      
  • Generate content for advertising, marketing or promotional material and shape the content for specific audiences such as media overviews, advertorials and editorials
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za or Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
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BOOK REVIEWER (NON-FICTION)
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230704-2
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Book Reviewer (Non-Fiction)
Business Area HSRC: Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City Cape Town: Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Free State, Gauteng, North West, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Western Cape
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, and Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.
 
Book Reviewer (Non-Fiction)
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance non-fiction book reviewer for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Proven experience in reviewing a minimum of THREE non-fiction trade book manuscripts
  • In your CV, include a list of relevant projects, including publication date and publisher, but do not exceed twenty items
  • Include two to three examples of book reviews you have done
  • A major in English language/literature/linguistics or a tertiary qualification in any of the social- or health sciences would be an advantage but is not essential
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Using the manuscript supplied, submit a report (one to two pages) on the quality and publishing viability of the manuscript under consideration.
  • Assess, among other issues, the tone, style, content, structure and clarity of the argument.
  • Suggest remedies for identified shortcomings
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, and institutional affiliation.
  • 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 application for available vacancies;
  • Candidates will be prompted to upload their documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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.
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za or Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za  
 
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The HSRC will only consider applications that comply with the above requirements.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE



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EDITORIAL PROJECT MANAGER
 
Details
Closing Date: 2023/07/20
Reference Number: HSR230704-1
Job Type: Freelancer
Job Title: Editorial Project Manager
Business Area: HSRC Publishing
Department: HSRC Publishing
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: Remote
Location - Town / City Cape Town: Durban and Pretoria
Location – Province: Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, Limpopo, North West, Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 7 - Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023
Job Category: Publishing
 
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘social science that makes a difference’ the Research Programmes, Units, Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policy-oriented research from its offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg.  Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a project-by-project basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.                                                                      
 
Editorial Project Manager
Ref No: 07/2023
 
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance editorial and production project manager for its scholarly publications for its database. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a project-specific brief.
 
Minimum Requirements       
  • Proven experience in project management of a minimum of FIVE academic and/or general non-fiction trade book manuscripts
  • In your CV, include a list of relevant projects, including publication date and publisher, but do not exceed twenty items
  • A major in English language/literature/linguistics or a tertiary qualification in any of the social- or health sciences would be an advantage
 
Duties & Responsibilities      
Using the manuscript and budget supplied, brief and manage freelancers for one or all of the following functions as specified in the brief:
  • Cover design
  • Editing
  • Typesetting
  • Proof reading
  • Illustrations and/or maps
  • Indexing
  • Translation
  • Permissions
  • Draw up schedules
  • Quality control each stage of the editorial and production process
  • Maintain and submit all administrative records as per the brief
 
 
Applications MUST include:
  • A detailed CV which should clearly indicate your highest qualification and details of your citizenship.
  • The details of two recent referees with telephone/cell number, e-mail, 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 documents;
  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there 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. 
 
For enquiries, not applications, please contact Ms S Hoaeane – shoaeane@hsrc.ac.za or Ms Siphokazi Mdidimba – smdidimba@hsrc.ac.za
 
Closing date: 20 July 2023 at 16:30. 
 
We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants.  If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 
 
Policy
In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE