Research Manager (AC07) - 3 Year Full Time Fixed Term Contract Position at University of the Witwatersrand

The candidate will be expected to:

• Lead the design and implementation of research strategies aligned with CAPSI’s goals and objectives.
• Guide capacity development and training required for project implementation.
• Manage publications in liaison with the Digital Publisher and the production of project research reports, policy briefs and journal articles.
• Apply the principles of co-production in research partnerships and collaborations.
• Contribute to appraisals of project-related human resources
• Carry out any administrative functions that require working closely with the Programme Manager.
• Supervise and mentor postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD students )
• Support the Centre with any other related duties.

Minimum qualification requirements

• PhD in any of the following disciplines from a recognised University: Economics, Non-profit or Philanthropic studies, Behavioural Sciences, Statistics, Social Sciences, Actuarial Science, Data Science, and Management and Public Policy.
• Demonstrate leadership experience in research administration.
• Experience working with different research methodologies and a demonstrable publications record.
• Experience in teaching, capacity development and training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Experience in cultivating and managing relationships

Desirable skills

• Experience in leadership and team building
• Experience in leading multi-stakeholder partnerships will be an added advantage
• Experience in programme monitoring and evaluation, and interpretation of performance metrics
• Experience in contributing to appraisals of project-related human resources

Closing date: 06 April 2026