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The National Research Foundation (NRF) is established by an Act of Parliament and mandated to contribute to national development by supporting, promoting and advancing research and human capacity development, through funding and the provision of the necessary research infrastructure, in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and...

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South...

Contract type: PermanentJob Level: JuniorWork Location: City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality-TSH, GautengThe National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of...

Contract type: PermanentJob Level: Skilled / Middle ManagementWork Location: Cape Town, Western CapeClosing Date: 05 November 2026 The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader...

Contract type: Short Term ContractJob Level: UnskilledWork Location: Cape Town, Western CapeClosing Date: 09 November 2026 The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community...

Contract type: Short Term ContractJob Level: UnskilledWork Location: Carnarvon, Northern CapeClosing Date: 09 November 2026 The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader...

Contract type: PermanentJob Level: Skilled / Middle ManagementWork Location: Cape Town, Western CapeClosing Date: 05 November 2026The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader...

The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites applications for the SKA-Mid People & Culture Manager, a senior HR leader responsible for delivering integrated people solutions across SKAO and SARAO in a dual-governance environment. You will partner with managers, guide workforce planning, and shape organisational design while embedding NRF values.You will...

Contract type: PermanentJob Level: Skilled / Middle ManagementWork Location: Cape Town, Western CapeClosing Date: 28 October 2026The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader...

Contract type: Long Term ContractPeriod of Contract: 3 yearsJob Level: Skilled / Middle ManagementWork Location: Cape Town, Western CapeThe National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programs to the broader...

Contract type: PermanentJob Level: JuniorWork Location: Cape Town, Western CapeClosing Date: 29 October 2026The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of...

Contract type: PermanentJob Level: Skilled / Middle ManagementWork Location: Cape Town, Western CapeClosing Date: 03 September 2026The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader...

The University of the Free State invites applications for an Associate Professor/Professor (Permanent) and Academic Head of Department (Contract appointment: 5 years with the possibility of reappointment for a further term) in the Department of Geology. The role combines delivering undergraduate and postgraduate modules with journal publications and...

SARAO in Cape Town seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to draft, review, and negotiate procurement and service agreements, ensuring compliance with NRF policies and legal requirements. You will lead the full contract lifecycle and coordinate with legal, SCM, and finance teams.The role requires a BTech in built environment/engineering or construction law...

Sol Plaatje University in the Northern Cape seeks an Associate Professor or Full Professor in Archaeology and Heritage Studies. The appointee will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, lead teaching and curriculum innovation, supervise postgraduates and drive research capacity in Heritage Studies and Archaeology.The role requires NRF rating,...

National Research Foundation (NRF) / South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) in Cape Town is seeking a Production Team Lead to plan, schedule and monitor production processes for specialist radio astronomy equipment. You will coordinate with vendors, staff and management to meet manufacturing requirements and establish production and quality...

SARAO invites applications for a Technology Transfer Officer to manage IP identification processes and support commercial exploitation of NRF innovations. The role collaborates with development teams and external markets to promote IP awareness and enable value capture.Key duties include evaluating disclosures, advising on protection, and negotiating...

Sol Plaatje University in the Northern Cape seeks an Associate Professor or Full Professor in Archaeology and Heritage Studies. The appointee will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, lead teaching and curriculum innovation, supervise postgraduates and drive research capacity in Heritage Studies and Archaeology.The role requires NRF rating,...

With more than34400 students and approximately 1700 members of staff, theDurban University of Technology (DUT)is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities ofDurbanandPietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon...

The University of the Free State invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Bloemfontein Campus. The role focuses on leading research, supervising postgraduate students, teaching at the postgraduate level, and contributing to community engagement and fundraising activities.Requirements include a PhD in...