Research Director(Dces)

The DCES division is looking to appoint a suitably qualified professional to take on the responsibilities of a Research Director in the division.
The Research Director position supports and assists the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) Divisional Executive (DE) and Strategic Leads in implementing the five-year strategic plan of the HSRC.
The Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES) division conducts transdisciplinary, intersectional, policy and programme-relevant research.
The two over-arching questions that guide the research interventions are: • How to strengthen democracy through transparent governance, accountable leadership and reinvigorated public participation/civic engagement; and • How to ensure sustainable development through peace, human and social security.