WHOLESALE AND RETAIL RESEARCH LEADERSHIP CHAIR: EASTERN CAPE
Employer
- Walter Sisulu University
- In partnership with Wholesale and Retail SETA
Position
- Wholesale and Retail Research Leadership Chair: Eastern Cape
Nature of Appointment
- Secondment-based appointment
- Successful candidate must be a full-time employee of Walter Sisulu University
- University must submit a minimum of two CVs for consideration by W&RSETA
Purpose of the Position
- Provide strategic and academic leadership in wholesale and retail sector research
- Focus areas include:
- Entrepreneurship
- Rural and township business transformation
- Sector skills development
- Labour market responsiveness
Main Objectives
- Strengthen research capacity
- Foster collaboration across the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) system
- Drive sector-relevant research aligned to the Wholesale and Retail Sector Skills Plan (SSP)
- Support regional development in the Eastern Cape
- Address national socio-economic priorities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and implement research programmes aligned to SSP priorities
- Focus on entrepreneurship and rural/township economies
- Facilitate collaboration between:
- Walter Sisulu University
- TVET colleges
- CET colleges
- Industry stakeholders
- Support:
- SMME and cooperative development
- Township and rural retail economy growth
- Youth employment initiatives
- Entrepreneurial development pathways
- Inclusive economic participation
- Community development
- Build and manage multidisciplinary research teams
- Supervise Master’s and Doctoral students
- Support research capacity development
- Assist with curriculum development based on industry needs
- Develop partnerships with industry, government, and communities
- Promote research publications and conference participation
- Support learner tracking systems and sector research databases
- Promote international research collaborations
- Mobilise additional research funding
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant doctoral qualification
- Strong publication record in accredited journals
- Experience leading research programmes
- Experience managing research teams
- Ability to supervise postgraduate students
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership experience
- Knowledge of entrepreneurship and rural/township economic development
- Ability to secure research funding will be advantageous
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Application Requirements
- Comprehensive CV
- Contact details of at least three traceable referees
- Certified copy of highest academic qualification
Enquiries
- Thabang Motsoeneng
- Senior Specialist: Research and Innovation
- Email: TMotsoeneng@wrseta.org.za
Application Submission
- Submit applications for the attention of:
- Itebogeng Masibigiri
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