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• The Communication and Engagement (C&E) unit is responsible for translating and communicating HSRC research to diverse local and international audiences. This includes managing publications, digital and media platforms, public engagement activities, and the HSRC’s overall content and brand presence to ensure accessible, consistent and impactful communication.
• The HSRC Review is the organisation’s quarterly publication, available online, and aimed at a broad, informed audience including policymakers, academics, funders, and the public. Articles are written in clear, accessible English for non-specialist readers.

Minimum Requirements    

• The candidates are expected to have demonstrated professional editing experience.

In addition:

• Minimum: Matric with English Home Language
• At least 3 years’ professional editing experience
• Strong ability to edit complex or academic content for public audiences
• Experience in journalism, publishing, or magazine subediting preferred
• High level of accuracy, judgement, and editorial integrity
• Strong self-management and attention to detail

Application Procedure
In your application, please include:

• Letter of motivation
• Detailed CV with proof of qualifications
• At least two recent reference letters
• Two contactable references
• Three examples of editing work
• Reference number as listed in this advert

Duties & Responsibilities    
The scope of work and expectations of the Language Editors will include:

• Language editing of the Word version of the HSRC Review (±10,000–25,000 words)
• Editing for grammar, clarity, structure, tone, and consistency
• Substantive editing to improve readability and accessibility for a general audience
• Refining content to optimal length while preserving meaning and accuracy
• Writing or refining headlines and selecting pull quotes where required
• Reviewing graphics and accompanying text for clarity and alignment with content
• Fact-checking key claims, data points, and references to ensure accuracy and prevent the unintentional inclusion of unverified information
• Identifying and flagging potentially controversial, sensitive, or reputationally risky statements that are not adequately supported by evidence or sources
• Ensuring coherence and logical flow across the publication
• Liaising with the editorial team on queries and revisions

Deadline:15th July,2026

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• The Communication and Engagement (C&E) unit is responsible for translating and communicating HSRC research to diverse local and international audiences. This includes managing publications, digital and media platforms, public engagement activities, and the HSRC’s overall content and brand presence to ensure accessible, consistent and impactful communication.
• The HSRC Review is the organisation’s quarterly publication, available online, and aimed at a broad, informed audience including policymakers, academics, funders, and the public. Articles are written in clear, accessible English for non-specialist readers.

Minimum Requirements    

• The candidates are expected to have sufficient experience in providing Proofreading Services.

In addition:

• Minimum: Matric with English Home Language
• Ability to proofread at first-language English proficiency (assessment required)
• At least 2 years’ proofreading experience (PDF-based content)
• Experience in publishing, journalism, or magazine subediting environments preferred
• Experience working with academic or technical content is advantageous

Application Procedure

In your application, please include:

• Letter of motivation
• Detailed CV with proof of qualifications
• At least two recent reference letters
• Two contactable references
• Three examples of proofreading work

Duties & Responsibilities    
The scope of work and expectations of the Proofreaders will include the following:

• Proofreading the final PDF version of the HSRC Review (±10,000–25,000 words)
• Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and typographical errors
• Identifying inconsistencies in language, formatting, and layout
• Checking for missing or truncated text resulting from layout processes
• Proofreading captions, headlines, pull quotes, and graphic text
• Ensuring accuracy and consistency across all visible elements
• Maintaining a high level of attention to detail throughout the publication

Deadline:15th July,2026

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• 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

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• The Division is looking to appoint a suitably qualified Manager: Strategic Partnerships and External Capacity Development (SPECD) within HSRC’s Pretoria office. This is a full-time, permanent appointment.

Manager: Strategic Partnerships and Internationalisation

(Ref. No. Man: Strat Partners 07/2026)

Pretoria

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant Honors (NQF 8) qualification in Humanities/Social Sciences, Business Administration/Development, Developmental Studies, International Relations or related fields.
• A Masters degree (NQF 9) is an added advantage
• 6-8 Years relevant experience working in research, university, and or training and development environment or related private or NGO sector.
• Experience leading teams and a sound understanding of the social science research process.
• Relevant experience or exposure in youth, learnerships, internships, post-schooling, or the future of work.
• High levels of computer literacy.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsible for the operational work of the Strategic Partnership and Internationalisation Unit.
• Provides leadership in driving key external partnerships for the HSRC and to drive internal stakeholder relations.
• Liaises with external policy makers to further drive impactful research that leads to sustainable policy improvement within state bodies, determined by the strategic objectives and the mandate of the HSRC.
• Supports all projects under the Unit including but not limited to the Science Diplomacy, Internship Project, Business Development and HSRC Tier 1 events.
• Building alliances with like-minded partners to support the hosting and mentoring of interns and establish collaborations that ensure the financial sustainability of these initiatives.
• Oversee partnership initiatives and activities
• Lead engagement planning, including identifying speakers, experts, and strategic partners.
• Co-lead the review and development strategy for the unit with the Director
• Draft and manage MoUs/MoAs and collaboration agreements, maintaining effective engagement with strategic partners.
• Proactively demonstrate a visible presence and engagement with relevant government entities, stakeholders and activities related to the organisation’s objectives in driving impactful research.
• Create reporting guidelines and criteria for partnerships.
• Develop partnership dashboards and institutional reporting tools.
• Manage the planning and compilation of the Unit’s annual budget aligned to the operational plans to support the implementation of the APP.
• Ensure that each team member is capacitated, managed, supported, mentored (if they are trainees) and motivated to ensure a high-performance team that meets strategic targets.

Deadline:24th July,2026

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The Division is looking to appoint a suitably qualified Director: Strategic Partnerships and External Capacity Development (SPECD). The successful incumbent has to be a decisive leader, who engages at a strategic level. The role involves,

• Knowledge of the National System of Innovation, policies on youth and skills development.
• Appreciation of the challenges in the South African youth's access to the labour market
• Knowledge and understanding of the public and private funding landscape
• Ability to network and negotiate with partners and key stakeholders.
• Proactive with a problem-solving mindset, advanced organisational skills, the ability to multitask and with great attention to detail.
• Can foster Intergovernmental relations
• Proven experience with stakeholder management.
• This is a full-time, permanent appointment, based in the HSRC’s Pretoria office.

Minimum Requirements    

• A relevant Masters degree in Humanities/Social Sciences, Business Administration /Development, Developmental Studies, International Relations or related fields.
• A PhD degree is an added advantage.
• 8 Years experience in research, university, and or training and development environment.
• Experience leading teams and a sound understanding of the social science research process.
• Experience with annual business development (planning) and budgeting processes
• Proven track record in multiple project management
• Experience working with the government
• Experience working in the funding environment (SETAs/Development funders/Philanthropic agencies, etc

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight in the implementation of partnership priorities of the HSRC and facilitates business partnerships as well as the implementation of external capacity development programmes.
• Lead the planning and compilation of the Unit’s annual budget aligned to the operational plans to support the implementation of the Annual Performance Plan (APP)
• Engages relevant groups of stakeholders at the highest level in making key decisions while clearly articulating the HSRC’s stance on matters and to ensure preservation of the organisations' interests.
• Lead and support the teams in implementing a strategy for the unit and ensure alignment with the strategic objectives of the HSRC overall.
• Support the organisation-wide implementation of strategic business plans and oversee strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagements.
• Build visible national, continental and international research partnerships that result in impactful and collaborative MoU/As, that are implemented at an institutional level.
• Identify opportunities for research and external funding that could advance the HSRC’s work in addressing youth employment, skills shortages and learning opportunities post-schooling.
• Lead the drafting of quarterly reports to all funders.
• Build, lead and mentor an effective team that works collaboratively toward achieving the organisation's goals and promoting the HSRC brand identity and values.

Deadline:24th July,2026