POST 05/323 : RESEARCHER REF NO: 2026/03
Contract linked to term of office of the Commission on Khoi-San Matters ending
31 August 2026
SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Social Sciences/Anthropology/ History/ Political Studies/ Public or Development Studies/Public Policy or any relevant qualification at NQF level 7 plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in social sciences/anthropological and/or historical research and genealogical services. A valid driver’s licence. Fluent in English. Core competencies: Project Management; Time Management, Problem solving and analysis; Planning and organising; Critical Thinking & Analysis, Information Literacy, Data Management, Client orientation and customer focus; Research and analytical thinking; and Communication (Verbal and written), Technical competencies: Social Sciences/Anthropological and/historical research skills; Knowledge of Khoi-San history; Planning, Literature Review, Problem-Solving, Research Report writing, presentation skills and computer literacy.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Conduct anthropological and historical research on applications for recognition of KhoiSan communities and leaders in support of the Commission on Khoi-San Matters; document customary laws of succession, customs and genealogies of Khoi-San communities and leadership in respect of the applications for recognition in support of the Commission on Khoi-San Matters. Willingness to travel extensively.

ENQUIRIES : Dr N April Tel No: (012) 336 5841
APPLICATIONS : Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor, Pencardia 1 Building or email to DTARecruit202603@cogta.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Director: Human Resource Management

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of positions with a candidate whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in the department’s Employment Equity plan.
CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026
NOTE : The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates.