Stakeholder and Partnership Officer at HSRC

• The Division is looking to appoint a suitably qualified Stakeholder and Partnership Officer within the HSRC’s Pretoria based office. This is a full-time, permanent appointment.

Stakeholder and Partnership Officer

(Ref. No. Stakeholder & Partner 07/2026)

Pretoria

Minimum Requirements    

• A relevant NQF 7 degree in social sciences is preferably in Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies or Business Administration.
• 3–5 Years’ experience working in research, university, and or training and development environment or related private or NGO sector.
• Familiarity with social sciences research landscape is essential
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proven track record in building and fostering successful relationships and partnerships across different sectors.
• The ability to multitask and to work well under deadline pressure with high levels of energy.
• A respect for diversity and the inclusion of varying views.
• The ability to interface with people at all levels within an organisation or institution.
• A strong user orientation, based on a commitment to social research that makes a difference.
• High levels of computer literacy and experience is required (Excel, Microsoft Word).

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and management of institutional partnerships.
• Facilitating the initiation, development, implementation, and monitoring of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) Memorandum of Agreements (MoAs) and related institutional-level collaboration agreements.
• Supports strategic partnership engagements, institutional visibility, and reporting on partnership impact.
• Support partnership initiation meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Profile institutional research capabilities and researchers to support collaboration opportunities
• Contribute to the review and development strategy for the unit

Deadline:24th July,2026