Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Business Innovation& Entrepreneurship

SUMMARY:
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
 
The Department of Business Innovations and Entrepreneurship in the Faculty of Management and Commerce at the University of Fort Hare seeks to recruit 1 Post-Doctoral Research fellow to commence by November 2026. This position will support the ongoing research activities in the Department of Business Management with a special focus on women and youth entrepreneurship.

• The Bursary is valued at R300 000 per annum.
• The appointment is for a 24-months period.
• The contract will be renewed based on satisfactory research output performance, with a minimum requirement of two (2) research units per annum. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship renewals shall be in accordance with the postdoctoral research fellowship policy of the University of Fort Hare.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS Doctoral degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship or a related field obtained within the past 5 years. Applied knowledge of research design, good computer skills and experience with statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, etc. Evidence of publications in DHET accredited journals. Preference will be given to South African citizens, with a particular emphasis on women. Conditions : 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 postdoctoral research and details of the papers must be submitted by the host to the PGS office by the end of each renewal year. Interested applicants should send an application letter and a CV by 16th of October 2026 to Mr. Qelesile Mandilakhe and cc Ms. Babalwa Solani . FOR ENQUIRIES Please contact Assoc. Prof. Tendai Chimucheka, E-mail: 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 presentation of our workforce profile. ◦ The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.