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About HSRC
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... read more to inform the effective formulation and monitoring of government policy; to evaluate policy implementation; to stimulate public debate through the effective dissemination of research-based data and fact-based research results; to foster research collaboration; and to help build research capacity and infrastructure for the human sciences.
The Council conducts large-scale, policy-relevant, social-scientific research for public sector users, non-governmental organisations and international development agencies. Research activities and structures are closely aligned with South Africa’s national development priorities.
The HSRC’s integrated research programmes provide single points of entry - complete with a critical mass of researchers - for interdisciplinary and problem-orientated research in the following areas:
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Democracy, Governance and Service Delivery
Economic Performance and Development
Education and Skills Development
Human and Social Development
Population Health, Health Systems and Innovation
Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB.
A cross-cutting entity, Research Use and Impact Assessment, seeks to extend and enhance the use and impact of scientific research from the HSRC and other sources of research; and to manage the HSRC’s relationships, reputation and brand.
The organisation is home to about 500 staff members, all dedicated to support the conducting of 150-200 projects per year on social science and humanities research. Our dedicated professional researchers, located in four provinces, are supported by a strong physical and institutional infrastructure, including technical and support positions, deployed countrywide to enable the organisation to respond efficiently and comprehensively to research needs. To strategically manage all these processes, procedures and research projects the HSRC has appointed two deputy chief executive officers responsible for research and operations.
On another level, the HSRC seeks to serve as a knowledge hub to bridge the gap between research, policy and action, thereby increasing the impact of research. This role is implemented through collaboration with key constituencies, including government and other research organisations, multilateral agencies, universities, and non-governmental, donor and development organisations. These relationships are being strengthened by the fact that many of our leading researchers serve on international scientific bodies.
We also monitor and evaluate policies and programmes providing objective information to assess the country’s progress in achieving its goals. Three examples of these are our contributions to monitor the country’s performance in implementing the South Africa’s national HIV and AIDS strategic plans and policies; assessments of numeracy and literacy in education; and conducting an annual research and development (R&D) survey that informs the national R&D strategy.
We have a strong footprint in other African countries through our affiliation with CODESRIA, participation in SADC and NEPAD, as well as hosting African Research Fellows in the organisation. The HSRC also has a global presence and will be hosting the 2015 World Social Science Forum (WSSF) in Durban, South Africa in September 2015 and has hosted the Gender Summit Africa in April 2015. The WSSF looks at demonstrating the global presence, impact and authority of social sciences. The Council is also a member of the UNESCO High Panel: Science for Development where it looks at strategies for promoting sustainable development and advancing poverty eradication. The HSRC has established a BRICS Research Centre as South Africa continues to play an integral part of the BRICS countries. Since April 2014, the Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) has been incorporated into the HSRC.
The Council’s research outputs include reports for users, occasional papers and scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals, books and a news magazine that allows us to improve the public understanding of science. These are disseminated in print through the HSRC Press, through policy briefs aimed at government and policy-makers, and through the media, including social media platforms, our website, conferences and extensive research networks.
The Council has several world-class operational support programmes who are led by the Deputy CEO: Management and Support. The Council’s finance, human resource management, enterprise and risk management, governance, legal and facilities units are well set up to provide good quality support to all research programmes and potential funders of the HSRC.
Job Advert Summary
The Public Health, Societies and Belonging (PHSB) research division within the HSRC employs a multi-disciplinary group of social scientists and public healt
Job Advert Summary
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated postgraduate student as a Doctoral (PhD) Intern in the
Job Advert Summary
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated postgraduate student Masters Intern in the Africa Inst
The Research Impact Division seeks to appoint an experienced, high-functioning Programme Administrator on a 24 months contract. The Unit for which this appointment is to be made is the External Cap
The Masters Research Internship in the HSRC is meant to provide successful candidates with an opportunity to further develop their research expertise by working with subject experts and project spe
Minimum Requirements
Applicants for the Masters Researcher Traineeship must have graduated with an Honours degree and be registered (proof of registration will be required within 6 months of ass
Minimum Requirements
A PhD in statistics, economics, social sciences and other relevant disciplines;
10 years of relevant research experience with demonstrated scholarly wor
Minimum Requirements
A PhD in a relevant discipline in the social sciences, humanities, or African studies.
At least 10 years of senior research and leadership experience, i
The Institutional Planning and Reporting Unit is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified professional to assume the responsibilities of an Institutional Planning and Reporting Practitioner. This posit
The DCES division is looking to appoint suitably qualified professionals in the position of Senior Research Specialist/Manager. These positions support and assists the Divisional Executive in implemen
Key requirements:
A PhD in either social Sciences or other related fields (NQF 10)
Fifteen (15) years of experience as a senior researcher, managing and leading senior research
Minimum Requirements
Honours Degree in Archives and Records Management or relevant qualification at NQF level 8;
5 years’ relevant records and knowledge management experience of which 2
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3 years Degree in Information Technology or equivalent related courses
At least 10 years’ operational experience of which:
5 years in Software Development with PHP
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A relevant Ph.D. (NQF 10) qualification and experience in the social, natural or economic sciences with at least 5 years in a research environment.
At least 7 publications
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A PhD in STI measurement or in a related field such as innovation studies or economics.
At least ten (10) years of research and management experience, in a research instituti
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A recognised Legal Degree;
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a compliance officer/specialist/manager;
Post-graduate qualification in Compliance Management
Minimum Requirements
A PhD in either Social Sciences or other related fields (NQF 10)
Fifteen (15) years of experience as a senior researcher, managing and leading senior r
