Masters Researcher Trainee

HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) seeks a Masters Researcher Trainee to engage in impactful research within the realms of education and economics. This fixed-term position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant team dedicated to transformative research aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and economic participation in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Relevant education in the fields of education or economics is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on educational outcomes and economic participation.
• Investigate transformation and innovation in a spatialised economy.

Education

Master's degree in Education or Economics

Job description

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 Sweetwaters. Our public purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008.

Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) is a research division of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) that undertakes research to transform educational outcomes and increase economic participation. It recognises that education and the economy are intrinsically linked, and thus EEE conducts research in both areas, sometimes discretely, many times overlapping, and using a multidisciplinary lens to investigate the gains and growth South Africa needs.

EEE has a large and vibrant research programme with over 30 experienced and emerging researchers working on methodologically rigorous and transformative research. We do so with a focus on understanding transformation and innovation in a spatialised economy that includes access to land and food security, and researching the future of education, work and skills needed to ensure young people gain relevant skills to equip them for successful transitions into sustainable, meaningful and socially just forms of livelihoods.

EEE is currently looking to appoint one Masters Researcher Trainee to work in either the fields of education or economics, on a fixed-term two-year contract. This Traineeship can be based in any of the HSRC offices, namely Pretoria, Cape Town or Sweetwaters.

Masters Researcher Trainee (1 Position)

Ref. No: MT EEE 07/2025