Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Applied Management, Administration and Ethical Leadership

SUMMARY:
DEPARTMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
(On behalf of the Department of Applied Management, Administration and Ethical Leadership)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2026–2028 (24-month period)"

Description: The Department of Applied Management, Administration and Ethical Leadership wish to appoint one Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) to focus on Workplace Well-being Practices of SMMEs in the Eastern Cape: Family vs Non-family Business Strategies.  The study incorporates a combination of quantitative and qualitative data collection methods using various small to medium-sized businesses in the Eastern Cape area. The candidate must be based in the East London precinct area.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• The successful candidate will preferably have a doctorate, completed in the last five years, in Business Management at a higher education institution in South Africa or abroad.
• If not yet in possession of a doctoral degree, they need to submit a written statement from the Registrar (or equivalent) at the issuing University confirming that they satisfactorily fulfilled the University’s requirements for a doctoral degree at the time of application for a postdoctoral research fellowship. Details of the qualification and expected date of graduation should be included in the statement.
• The successful candidate may not be in the employment of UFH (including Time on Task) at the time of taking the postdoctoral fellowship.
• The successful candidate may not be employed in any other institution/company during their postdoctoral fellowship.
• The successful candidate may be of any age, gender or nationality (subject only to the visa regulations of the Department of Home Affairs)
• Preference will be given to South African females.

• By the end of their first year, the PDRF is expected to have submitted papers amounting to 2 units for review on the topic of their postdoctoral research which meets the following minimum requirements
• PDRF extending into their second and subsequent years are expected to have published (or have in-press) 2 units. All papers must be on the topic of the postdoctoral research and details of the papers must be submitted by the host to the PGS office by the end of each renewal year.

• Conduct innovative research and produce scholarly output on the well-being practices implemented by family-owned and non-family owned SMMEs in the Eastern Cape
• Demonstrate relevant experience, understanding, and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Fieldwork experience
• Strong academic writing abilities
• Competence in data analysis (SPSS and Thematic)

• Motivation letter should include a 1 – 2-page outline of relevant expertise and experience.
• Full CV including a list of research publications.
• Full transcript of recent academic records and a copy of the doctoral degree certificate and any other relevant certificates.
• Copy of ID document (or copy of passport in the case of foreign applicants).
• Contact details of two academic referees who have taught/supervised/mentored the candidate.
• On the subject line write Business Management.

• NOTE:
  • Applications will be treated in order of arrival and with the highest degree of confidentiality. ◦ Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only.
  • The University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing, preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.
  • The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.