Executive: Academic Research

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Resourgenix (Pty) Ltd Full time

If your idea of a good time is transforming research ecosystems, championing scholarly excellence, and turning raw data into institutional strategy, then this role may finally give you a challenge worthy of your brainpower. We are looking for an Executive: Academic Research who can elevate research culture across a multi-institutional tertiary environment. This is not academic admin in a lab coat. This is strategic, future-facing research leadership that strengthens capability, safeguards ethical integrity, and raises institutional visibility on the global stage. The opportunity You will take the lead on institutional research, ethics governance, and research support services that enable sustainable, high-quality scholarly activity. Your work will shape how academics write, publish, supervise, and disseminate research for years to come. This role sits at the centre of postgraduate supervision development, research methodologies, academic writing, publication pathways, and institutional data insight. You will build capacity, grow capability, and cultivate a research environment that is both rigorous and ambitious. A key mandate is simple: elevate the academic standing of the tertiary division through world‑class journals, high‑impact conferences, and research that actually influences thinking. What you will drive Research capability and support Lead programmes in research methodologies, academic writing, publication development, and postgraduate supervision. Build responsive services such as statistical support, editing, and mentorship structures that ensure equitable access to research resources. Ethics governance Chair ethics review processes, enforce compliance with national and international protocols, and provide development in responsible research conduct. Manage ethical clearance across all institutions with precision and courage. Institutional research and insight Analyse institutional data to uncover trends, quality indicators, risks, and opportunities. Produce strategic insights, dashboards, and benchmarking reports that inform executive decision‑making and academic planning. Journals and conferences Oversee accredited academic journals, strengthen editorial integrity, and expand international reach. Design and curate annual or biennial international research conferences, including keynote selection, programme development, sponsorship strategy, and post‑conference proceedings. What you bring Deep experience in research leadership, ethics governance, academic publishing, and institutional strategy. A confident ability to translate complex data into meaning. A talent for connecting people and building research communities. A commitment to academic rigour, integrity, and global visibility. Why this role matters Research excellence does not happen by chance. It is built by leaders who set the standard, create the systems, and push institutions to think bigger. If you are ready to influence the research agenda of an entire tertiary division, this is the platform. Ready to lead something that actually shifts the needle? Apply now. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Resourgenix (Pty) Ltd by 2x. Get notified about new Academic Director jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area . Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Education Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr

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