MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications.

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SUPERVISOR

CORE PURPOSE

Review and assess research proposals, supervise Postgraduate students undertaking the research report (Honours) or dissertation (Masters) and upon completion, submit an assessment report.

CORE FUNCTIONS:
• Assist students in refining the research topic to ensure feasibility of the study
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with students and Research Coordinators
• Provide guidance to students on all aspects of research including ethical considerations and plagiarism
• Provide advice on the planning and structure of the research report or dissertation in alignment with MANCOSA guidelines
• Maintain regular supervisory contact through scheduled meetings, telephonic consults or emails
• Request regular written work and return submitted work timeously
• Participate in supervisor induction and training programmes
• Assess the completed research report or dissertation prior to submission to the Postgraduate Research Department
• Assist students with implementing changes resulting from the internal review of work submitted

HONOURS SUPERVISION

QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant Master’s degree (minimum requirement)

(Relevant qualifications include a focus on Supply Chain Management, Human Resources and/or Leadership & Management in Education)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Basic supervision experience (Masters supervision or successful Honours research supervision)
• Minimum of 65% on the dissertation and research course work (waived for PhD holders)
• At least 3 years’ work experience
• Academic writing record (i.e. articles, preferably)

MASTERS SUPERVISION
QUALIFICATIONS
• A relevant Master’s degree (minimum requirement)
(Relevant qualifications include a focus on Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources and/or Leadership & Management in Education)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Intermediate supervision experience (Doctorate or successful Masters research supervision)
• Minimum of 65% on the dissertation and research course work (waived for PhD holders)
• At least 5 years’ work experience
• Understanding of academic research publishing
• Academic writing record (i.e. articles, preferably)

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet and Email)
• Ability to assess documents using track changes
• Record keeping and database management
• Excellent communication skills
• Decision-making
• Deadline Driven
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven track record and the ability to prioritize
• Leadership and critical thinking
• Prioritization and time management
• Stress management
• Research skills
• Soft skills (i.e. empathy, flexibility, sensitivity, integrity)
• Possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Honours Supervision positions available for topic focus areas: Supply Chain; Human Resources; 4IR; Operations Management and Leadership & Management in Education
• Masters Supervision positions available for topic focus areas: Supply Chain; Human Resources; 4IR; Operations Management; Corporate Strategy; Healthcare Management; Public Sector Service Delivery; Local Governance and Leadership & Management in Education
• Must be regularly accessible to students and the Postgraduate Research Department