Postdoctoral Research Fellow 2 year FTC (FALF- FREF Mandela University Research Chair)

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

9K51

Date posted:

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Location:

Gqeberha, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Writing research reports and publications in the FALF-FREF-NMU Research Chair on Entrepreneurship an

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The post is responsible for facilitation of commercialised research programmes, supervising postgraduate students, obtaining ethics approval for research and writing papers for publication. The fellow is groomed to be an academic or be developed to senior researchers for innovative research.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Writing research reports and publications in the FALF-FREF-NMU Research Chair on Entrepreneurship and Financial inclusion.
Grant applications and management of Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes.
Supervision of postgraduates and development of commercialised research.
Obtain ethics approval for research and writing papers for publication
Facilitation of Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes.
Liaison support with diverse agencies, bodies, and councils in the Entrepreneurship and Finance sectors.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strong research publication skills.
Facilitation and supervision experience
Organisational skills, communication skills and report writing, computer skills (Ms Office, Internet Search Engines, and ITS), interpersonal skills.
A sound understanding of the higher education sector environment, systems, and administrative processes and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this position the candidate or applicant should have complied with ALL the following requirements:

Female candidate who should have graduated with her doctorate degree no longer than within the previous five years.
A proven research publication track record
Relevant workplace experience in the higher education sector.
International PDRFs must apply for the appropriate visas for the purposes of doing research in South Africa endorsed to Nelson Mandela University.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 14 August 2026

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents: CV, ID, certified PhD certificate, motivation letter, publication list

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets.No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 14 August 2026.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow 2 year FTC (FALF- FREF Mandela University Research Chair)

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