Vacant Jobs at HSRC

Minimum Requirements

• 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 as a language of specialisation and Business Application Support
• 5 years relevant Management experience
• Added advantage - in an Academic Research environment similar to the HSRC.

Duties & Responsibilities

Business Applications, Software Management & Support:

• Systems development/coding
• Architecture design and planning
• Change Management
• Patch Management of the relevant stack
• Maintain, support, and enhance existing systems to meet organisational goals.
• Monitor system performance and ensure availability and reliability.
• User experience and training 

Uphold Cybersecurity

• Building Security in the development lifecycle
• Protect Data and systems
• Compliance and best practice
• Facilitate the Benefits of Strong Cybersecurity in Software Development 

Process Management:

• Analyse and improve existing processes to drive operational efficiency.
• Ensure alignment between systems and the organisation strategic objectives. 

New System Specification Management:

• Identify and define system requirements for new solutions.
• Align business needs with ICT systems
• Manage the process from concept through implementation. 

Industry Change Analysis:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Quantify potential impacts on the business and systems. 

Benefits Realisation Management:

• Track and report on the benefits delivered by system changes and projects.
• Ensure ROI is realised post-implementation. 

Business Process Optimisation:

• Continuously seek areas for process improvement.
• Project Management
• Drive digital transformation through system enhancement. 

Other responsibilities 

• People Management, Communication, Personal Development & Corporate Alignment

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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 years must be at management/supervisory level within a similar environment;
• Proven experience in the management and implementation of electronic documents and records management systems;
• NARSSA Records Management training certificate;
• Knowledge of information-related legislation that governs the public sector;
• Understanding of electronic systems and the research environment;
• Experience in project administration;
• Credibility to interface with management, researchers and support staff;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in English;
• Analytical problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrable initiative, integrity and maturity;
• The ability to function independently and under pressure;
• A commitment to excellence, attention to detail and meticulous and accurate execution of tasks;
• Must be able to work in a diverse and multi-cultural environment; and
• National Archives and Records Services South Africa (NARSSA) records management training certificate will be considered advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates holistic Records Management Programme for the HSRC
• Develop and implement the Records Management Policy and Procedures
• Coordinate the develop the Document Retention and Disposal Guidelines
• Conduct Records Management awareness and training sessions
• Plans, organizes, directs, reviews, coordinates, and establishes controls for all HSRC records activities
• Coordinates with HSRC business unit’s managers to ensure records creation, maintenance, use, and disposition are in accordance with the National Archives Act (NARSA) and other legislative requirements
• Implement and manage electronic document management systems (EDMS) to support the storage, retrieval, and preservation of digital records
• Maintain the records management system, archiving policy, and administration process in the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2000.
• Develop and implement the HSRC Knowledge Management Programme, maintain Knowledge and Research Hubs,
• Drive the Knowledge Management Champions Programme,
• Provide administrative support, and performing ad hoc duties.
• Assist in document control reports compilation,
• Ensure quality assurance, storing confidential information, electronically filing documents, and controlling incoming and outgoing correspondences.

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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 teams with demonstrable impactful outcomes and results
• At least ten (10) years of experience at a strategic and senior management level in an academic, research or research institution environment.
• Experience in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy.
• An academic leader with a strong publishing record (books, book chapters, journal articles), several of which must be international and first or sole-authored.
• Extensive fundraising and large-scale research project management.
• Fluency in English.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a similar regulatory environment

Additional requirements:

•  Excellent networking skills and experience in working with senior policy makers and decision makers.
• A track record of leading large-scale quantitative and/or qualitative research studies with demonstrable impact outcomes
• Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment of Research
• Above average writing skills with a publication record of high-impact refereed journal articles, reports and briefing papers.
• Personal qualities that include intellectual and personal integrity, imagination, drive, and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Leadership qualities that include humility, a commitment to excellence, strategic advisory experience, the ability to work as part of an executive team and to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced business and commercial acumen.
• Excellent computer literacy, including a knowledge of contemporary ways of communicating research outcomes.

The successful candidate will actively engage in the following:

• Strategic Planning and Leadership
• Delivery of the HSRC’s Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan targets as cascaded to the Division.
• Financial Management of the Division’s budget.
• Innovative Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Development
• People Management within the Division.
• Stakeholder and Customer Relationship Management
• Risk and Compliance Management.

Key and Strategic Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to lead a team of researchers, develop and advance  a transformative research agenda, and ensure effective and efficient processes towards:
• Measuring national Research and Development (R&D) activity
• Measuring innovation and formal and informal sectors
• Establishing new evidence of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for inclusive and sustainable development policies
• Contextualising and enhancing capabilities for STI measurement in Africa and the Global South
• Promoting STI collaboration and enhancing partnerships in South Africa, Africa and the world through data sharing, knowledge sharing and exchange with national, regional and global STI measurement and policy communities
• Contributing to and deepening analysis of STI indicators in relation to challenges of economic growth and inclusive development, through scientific publications, data-sharing, technical briefs and international benchmarking studies
• Driving science and innovation engagements to bridge the science/policy gap and promote the public understanding and appreciation of science
• Bridging the digital divide and fostering inclusion
• Lead and coordinate opportunities for grant raising to agreed-upon targets for the team, ensuring that grants are strategic and focused on public-oriented research in keeping with the HSRC’s vision
• Manage grants in accordance with contractual requirements and maintain relationships with funders

Operational and Managerial responsibilities

•  Develop and implement a strategy for the Division and ensure alignment with and support of the strategic objectives of the HSRC overall.
• Lead the establishment, review and monitoring of key performance indicators related to the Division’s strategy and business plans and identify areas for internal improvement and develop plans for implementation.
• Oversee the development and implementation of relevant research policies and practices that support the achievement of the HSRC and the Division objectives.
• Represent the Division and/or HSRC at internal and external platforms, as appropriate.
• Lead the planning and compilation of the Division’s annual budget aligned to the operational plans to support the implementation of the organisational objectives.
• Lead the overall financial performance and improvement of efficiency in meeting operational requirements within the Division.
• Ensure the compilation and submission of accurate financial data in accordance with prescribed guidelines, standards, and formats.
• 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.
• Mentor and interact with members of staff at all levels within the organisation to foster growth and encourage development among the senior management team and other members of staff.