The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is seeking to appoint a high-calibre researcher and manager to be the executive director and to lead it
The Gauteng City-Region Observatory is a partnership between the University of Johannesburg , the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg , the Gauteng provincial government and organised local government. Since its formation in 2008 the GCRO has established itself as an important voice within the field of urban studies, both in South Africa and internationally.
manage an active and productive relationship with GCRO’s partner universities, and provincial and local governments;manage the day-to-day operations of the GCRO including finances, staff and human resources, in accordance with the policies adopted by the board, and in line with the Public Finance Management Act and rules governing the host institutions ;
act as the public face of the GCRO and maintain existing local and international partnerships while also forging new ones.have a doctorate in a relevant field, or a commensurate track record of accomplishment and leadership in research-related domains; are comfortable with academic, applied and policy-relevant research, and a proven ability to work constructively with partners in government, academia and civil society;
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