The HSRC was established in 1968 as South Africa’s statutory research agency and has grown to become the largest dedicated research institute in the social sciences and humanities on the African continent, doing cutting-edge public research in areas that are crucial to development.
Our mandate is to inform the effective formulation and monitoring of gover...
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Chief Research Specialist /Manager - Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria - 3 positions
A PhD in Education, Economics, Sociology or in a related social sciences and humanities field. (In exceptional cases, where applicants have extensive research experience and specialist skills, a Master’s degree may be considered)
At least six (6) years of research and management experience, preferably in a research institution or a university;
Excellent writing skills in drafting briefing papers, reports, and academic publications for wider public dissemination of research findings;
At least 12 peer-reviewed publications* (books, books chapters, journal articles), of which several must be international, and several must be first or sole authored;
Relevant quantitative and or qualitative research experience;
Extensive experience in securing funding for research;
Good research project management experience and the ability and enthusiasm to lead research teams in a large multidisciplinary research division;
Intellectual leadership in a specified area, personal integrity, imagination and drive; and
Skills in managing, mentoring and training team members.
Duties & Responsibilities
Identify key research areas in support of national, African and global South development agendas;
Formulate targeted research proposals and secure funding on a sustainable basis to enable policy relevant, strategic research projects;
Implement and manage high quality, large scale, long-term research studies with a focus on social impact;
Deliver high-quality results and reports to budget and deadline;
Stimulate public debate, civil society engagement, and develop communities of practice to ensure uptake of evidence to transform educational and economic outcomes;
Produce high quality knowledge outputs through publishing in accredited refereed journals, books, and book chapters and with collaborators on the African continent;
Ensure research impact through government and stakeholder engagement, policy briefs and research reviews;
Communicate research findings across multiple media platforms and at academic conferences and forums; and
Develop research skills and competencies through formal and informal training for self and others.
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