Job Opportunities in South Africa

Job Advert Summary

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.
The Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) division undertakes research to transform educational outcomes and increase economic participation. It recognises that education and the economy have long been linked and conducts research to understand educational performance and improve learning outcomes, and to interrogate social, spatial and structural obstacles to economic participation.
EEE has a large and vibrant research programme with over 60 experienced and emerging researchers working on methodological and transformative research. Current research in EEE includes young people and the future of work ; undoing spatial divides in access to education and economies; the impact of digitalisation on education and the economy; the innovation needed to ensure wider participation in the economy and allow for greater services and support for food security; the role of the informal sector in generating livelihoods, land, housing and economic development; and the transformation of higher education including a wider role for Technical Vocational Education and Training colleges (TVETs).
The EEE research division is looking to appoint a panel of freelance Editors/Writers to support our research outputs. This panel will provide high-quality editorial and writing services for a variety of projects, including client reports, newspaper articles, and book chapters.
Editors/Writers
Ref. No: EEE-Editors 10/2024

Minimum Requirements

Candidates are expected to have extensive writing experience, preferably with exposure to scientific publications and a strong ability to meet tight deadlines. Additional requirements include:

Duties and Responsibilities

The scope of work and expectations of the Editor/Writer will include the following:

• Read and understand the requirements of the writing/editing assignment paying special attention to the style and format of the intended user of the output (e.g. client report, journal article, dissertation, book chapter or workshop reports).
• Copy-edit and proofread reports/draft papers submitted to ensure editorial quality standards for publication.
• Liaise with authors to address any editorial amendments;

Applications should include:
The HSRC will only consider applications that comply with the above requirements.
Please register and submit your application on-line at https://hsrc.erecruit.co/
Application Instructions:

• Candidates can make use of their mobile devices or any browser to register on the Neptune recruitment site, as well as to make application for available vacancies;
• Candidates will be prompted to upload their documents;
• Attachments must be less than 1MB (here is an on-screen option to resize);
• The Neptune system will only allow you to upload 1 attachment. Please ensure that all documents are merged into 1 file before uploading.

Enquiries about the nature of the position, and NOT applications, may be directed to:
Gray van der Bergh – gvdbergh@hsrc.ac.za
For further information about the HSRC or the post, please consult our website www.hsrc.ac.za.
The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its staff complement who are SA Citizens, black, female or disabled.
Closing date: 28 October 2024. We encourage applicants to submit applications prior to this date. Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only applicants who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their applications.
The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED