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RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENCE INNOVATION (RDSI) DIVISION
Join the HSRC and Lead Transformative Research at the Frontier of Science Technology and Innovation.
In delivering social science that makes a difference the Research Divisions Units Institutes and Centres of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) undertake policyoriented research from its offices in Pretoria Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.
Science technology and innovation (STI) have become increasingly important drivers of social and economic change. The Research Development and Science Innovation (RDSI) division is dedicated to measuring and understanding STI and social dynamics. It integrates expertise from across the organisation in response to this significant area of policyrelated research. The new division brings together a centre focused on Science in Society (SIS) and the DSTImandated Centre for Science Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII).
The HSRC is looking for a dynamic individual to direct plan organise and coordinate the activities of the Research Development and Science Innovation Division. The individual will lead a team in building a reputation for globally recognised and locally relevant research excellence and policy engagement focused on measuring and maximising the societal benefits of science technology and innovation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer this position is based in Pretoria and oversees the activities in the three HSRC locations.
DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE: RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENCE INNOVATION
(Ref. No: DE RDSI:005/2025)
5year contract PRETORIA BASED
The successful candidate will actively engage in the following:
Key and Strategic Functions and Responsibilities
Operational and Managerial responsibilities
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Please register and submit your application online at further information about the HSRC advert or the post and not for sending applications please email Marizane Rousseau at . You can further consult our website ().
Closing date: 30 May 2025. We encourage applicants to submit before the closing date. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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