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DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE: RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENCE INNOVATION Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council)
Title: DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE: RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SCIENCE INNOVATION
Company: HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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 policy-oriented 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 policy-related research. The new division brings together a centre focused on Science in Society (SIS), and the DSTI-mandated 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)
5-year contract – PRETORIA BASED
