HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council)
Sarah Mosoetsa (PhD) has a diverse work experience in academic and research institutions. From 2023 onwards, they will hold the position of Adjunct Professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal while also serving as the Chief Executive Officer at the HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council). Previously, they worked as an Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand from 2016 to 2023, and as the Chief Executive Officer at the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS) from 2014 to 2023. Sarah also served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand from 2011 to 2016, a Research Associate at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) from 2007 to 2010, and a Senior Research Specialist at the HSRC from 2005 to 2007. Their early career comprised the role of Research Officer at the University of the Witwatersrand from 2001 to 2005.
Sarah Mosoetsa received their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology from the University of the Witwatersrand between 1995 and 2005. Prior to that, they attended St Endas Community College from 1992 to 1994, but no degree or field of study information is available for this period.
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HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council)
The core business of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is to conduct large-scale, policy-relevant, social-scientific projects for public-sector users, non-governmental organisations and international development agencies. We do this in partnership with researchers globally, but specifically in Africa. Our commitment to cutting-edge research which supports development nationally, in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and in Africa is evident, but it is our commitment to the dissemination of that research that demonstrates the remarkable and measurable impact of our work. As the national social science council of South Africa, the HSRC wishes to serve as a knowledge hub to bridge the gap between research, policy and action; thus increasing the impact of research. This is achieved through collaboration with key constituencies, including government, other research organisations, multinational agencies, universities, non-government organisations, and donor and development organisations. With a dedicated staff complement of almost 500, consisting of professional researchers, technical and administrative support staff, based in six offices in four different provinces across South Africa, the HSRC is well equipped to respond flexibly and comprehensively to current and emerging needs. Its six multi-disciplinary research programmes and research centres are focused on user needs. The following units make up the HSRC.