Senior Futurist

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Stellenbosch Business School Institute for Futures Research Senior Futurist (Job Level 7) (Bellville Park Campus) Ref. EBW04/335/1224 The Institute for Futures Research (IFR) at Stellenbosch Business School offers a range of commissioned research products and futures-based, strategic advisory services to the private sector, industry bodies, NGOs and government clients in South Africa and abroad. We aim to produce high impact, long-range research and to facilitate conversations about the implications for business, government and the broader society in South Africa and the rest of Africa. Duties: Conducting futures research. Designing approaches and selecting appropriate tools and techniques for commissioned research projects. Contributing to the compilation of tender packs and grant proposals. Managing the quality of outputs of research associates. Making presentations and facilitating futures thinking sessions (travelling if necessary). Contributing authorship and editing to IFR publications. Liaising with the media on IFR activities and outputs. Sourcing funding for research projects. Requirements: Masters degree in futures studies or a related field. At least three years experience in consulting / advisory to senior management. At least three years experience in a research environment. At least threeyears experience of executive education, training, teaching and presentations to senior management. A proven record of publications in a reputable, reviewed domain, including in academia or industry publications. Willingness to travel as required. Recommendations: A PhD in a relevant field. Experience of leading research projects. Exposure to work in the rest of Africa. International consulting experience. Familiarity with initiating and managing projects funded via grants.

Location: Bellville, ZA

Posted Date: 1/7/2025