The Population Health, Health System and Innovation (PHHSI) research programme conducts primary and secondary research on Health, Health Systems and Innovation, which enables evidence-based decision-making by our partners. PHHSI works with external partners, the research programmes of the HSRC and, through various networks, builds Health, and Science and Technology expertise in South Africa and the continent.

PHHSI seeks to appoint two Master’s Interns, each on a contract for a period of two years. The successful candidates will be based in Pretoria and/or Cape Town. These positions are being re-advertised, and previous applicants need not re-apply.

The Internship Programme in the HSRC is meant to provide the successful candidates with an opportunity to further develop their research expertise by working with subject experts and project specialists.The internship experience is intensive and requires mature individuals who are able to work independently as well as in a team. The successful individuals will be required to balance day to day duties and responsibilities in PHHSI and the HSRC with their Master’s/PhD related work and complete their thesis within 2 and 3 years for Master’s and Doctoral research trainees, respectively. Time is set aside for this purpose.

Key responsibilities will include:

In addition to completing their Master’s degrees within two years, Master’s interns are required to participate in all aspects of the research process as they work with staff on research projects related to population health. Among other duties they will participate in the following activities under supervision:

• Conceptualise and implement research projects;

• Write funding proposals for funding applications;

• Collection and analysis of data;

• Write peer reviewed research manuscripts that are published in accredited journals;

• Write research results including workshops and conferences presentations as well as high quality research reports for submission to accredited journals;

• Develop own personal academic competencies through formal and informal training activities;

• Assist with administrative matters in the research environment.

Key requirements:

• For a Master’s Intern, applicants must be in possession of an Honours degree (or equivalent) and be registered for, or about to be registered for, a Master’s degree;

• Have an interest in one or more of the priority research areas of PHHSI (e.g. infant, child and maternal health including reproductive health; nutrition; social determinants of heath such as smoking, alcohol and stress; health promotion, and gender in health and development);

• Experience in and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches will be a strong recommendation;

• Proficiency in or working experience with some or all of the following programmes: MS Access, Excel, Word, SPSS, STATA, Nvivo, AtlasTI;

• Sound knowledge of data management and data analysis as well as statistical skills will be advantageous;

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;

• Good communication and leadership skills.

The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages, depending on qualifications, experience and recent performance.

APPLICATIONS: In your application, please include 1) a letter of motivation indicating the position applied for and your suitability for the position, 2) your current CV, 3) details of three recent referees (with telephone, fax and e-mail contact details) 4) a one-page outline of your Master’s thesis or proposed thesis, as well as 5) an example of recent academic work (not exceeding 8000 words). Please indicate the reference number of the post applied for.

The HSRC will only consider applications that include the above requirements. Applicants may be required to undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position.

Applications should be submitted to: The Human Resources Generalist, HSRC, Private Bag X9182, Cape Town, 8000, or delivered to the 14th Floor, Plein Park Building, 69 – 83 Plein Street, Cape Town. E-mailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.

For further enquiries, and not applications, please contact Prof Priscilla Reddy on 021 466 7944.

The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its black, female or disabled senior managers, research leaders and support staff.

Closing date: 6 November 2013. We encourage applicants to submit prior to this date. Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only candidates interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their applications.

APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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A limited number of bursaries are awarded each year to selected candidates to study for a bachelor’s degree at a South African university OR a national diploma at a South African Technikon (University of Technology). The intention of the scheme is to provide the Gold Fields Limited Group with high-calibre graduates who wish to make their career in one of its companies.

Bursary requirements:

Study fields

A number of study fields relevant Gold Fields’ operational areas will be considered for the bursary. All fields listed below will be considered for undergraduate and underdiplomate qualifications only; except for the Geology field which will be considered ONLY for Honours degree studies.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

(1)   Application forms are sent out between February and May of each year.  Forms will be sent to those applicants intending to study or already studying in a field related to the Group’s projected manpower requirements (see above). 

             The closing date for applications is 30 June. Late applications will not be considered.

(2)   Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in June and will be required to undergo psychometric testing as well as a panel interview.  In addition, all candidates are required to undergo a medical examination, and be in possession of a valid Medical Certificate of Fitness for the appropriate category of work for the duration of their bursary and subsequent employment with GFL or its nominee. 

(3)   After completion of the selection process, bursary awards are determined at the discretion of GFL Mining Services Limited. All awards are subject to the applicant gaining acceptance, or gaining promotion to the year of study applied for, for the course at the university and for the commencement year stipulated in their bursary agreement.  Selected candidates will be notified in writing.

      (5) Selected candidates will be required to sign a bursary agreement in acceptance of the award.

      (6) The Bursar will be required to provide surety for the agreement.

BURSARY OBLIGATIONS

The Bursar undertakes to work for GFL or its nominee for a year for each year (or part thereof) of studies

for which GFL has made bursary payments, e.g. a 3-year bursary gives rise a 3-year obligation to serve

GFL or its nominee.

BURSARS MAY NOT ACCEPT OTHER BURSARIES

Bursars receiving financial study assistance from another source must disclose this fact immediately on applying for a GFL bursary.  The company’s approval of such assistance is required prior to the award of a bursary (and approval is entirely at the company’s discretion).  This condition does not prevent a Bursar from receiving assistance from parents or relatives out of purely private means.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A GOLD FIELDS BURSARY?

To apply you need to download the relevant application form, fill it in and return it together with the required documents to Gold Fields on or before the closing date (see below).

• Are studying or intending to study at a University of Technology (Technikon) – (diplomas and BTech)? Download the application form here (CLICK)
• Those who are planning to study (or already studying) at a UNIVERSITY (Bachelors and Honours degrees) please click here to download your application form.

Closing Date: 30 June 2013

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE GOLD FIELDS BURSARY SCHEME CONTACT:

Tel: (011) 752 1145
Fax: (011) 752 1109 / 086 535 2378
email: pamela.dumalisile (at) goldfields.co.za

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