Senior Practitioner : Research

South African Qualifications Authority (Saqa); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A national qualifications authority in South Africa seeks a qualified researcher to support and enhance NQF implementation. The ideal candidate will hold qualifications at NQF Level 7 or 8 and possess at least three years' experience in research. Responsibilities include ensuring research ethics, managing scholarly publications, and contributing to national and international engagements on research policies.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in conducting, reporting on, and managing research.
• Experience and knowledge of the NQF would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure research ethics and alignment to SAQA strategy in areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to conceptualising, conducting, managing and reporting on research supporting SAQA and NQF implementation.

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Social Sciences / Education Research / Education Policy

NQF Level 8 qualification

Job description

An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 7 in a disciplinary field such as Social Sciences / Education Research / Education Policy / or equivalent .

A relevant NQF Level 8 qualification in one of these disciplinary fields would be an advantage.Three years' experience in conducting, reporting on, and managing research.Experience and knowledge of the NQF would be an advantage.Duties :

• Ensure research ethics and alignment to SAQA strategy in areas of responsibility.

Contribute to conceptualising, conducting, managing and reporting on research supporting SAQA and NQF implementation and further development.Contribute to NQF research publications.Contribute to conceptualising and realisation of NQF research events.Contribute to the integration of research and NQF policy development, critique, and implementation.Contribute to research funding proposals.Contribute to SAQA engagements nationally and internationally around NQF research and policy development and implementation.Contribute to the professional development of staff, including mentoring staff in specific specialised tasks.