Senior Research Specialist

3 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Senior Research Specialist

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Research Specialist to join its Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) division. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting policy-oriented research to transform educational outcomes and increase economic participation in South Africa and Africa.

The EEE division undertakes research to understand learning outcomes and school to work transitions, and to interrogate social, spatial and structural obstacles to economic participation. The division has a large and vibrant research programme with over 60 experienced and emerging researchers working on methodological and transformative research.

The Senior Research Specialist will be responsible for:

  • Conducting research to inform policy and decision-making in the education and economy sectors;
  • Developing and implementing research methodologies and tools;
  • Collaborating with researchers and stakeholders to design and implement research projects;
  • Analyzing and interpreting research data;
  • Communicating research findings to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and other outputs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social science research, policy analysis, and economic development. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team, and will have excellent communication and project management skills.

The successful candidate will be based in one of the HSRC's offices in Cape Town, Sweetwaters, or Pretoria, and will be required to travel occasionally for research and stakeholder engagement.

The appointment will be effective 1 January 2025, or soonest thereafter.



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