How will his department assist the entities that report to him to have structured programmes which would be in place to (a) develop early career researchers, and (b) prepare them for leadership succession in critical and technical and strat
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participation in national and international engagements (as part of CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme)
Support measures within the CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme include participation in national and international engagements for participants.
- Who it is for
- participants in the CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme
- How to act on it
- Participate in national and international engagements as part of the CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme (the document does not specify the application steps).
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This is done through a suite of support measures that include staff bursaries, mentorship and coaching, and participation in national and international engagements.
staff bursaries (as part of CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme)
Support measures within the CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme include staff bursaries for participants.
- Who it is for
- participants in the CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme
- How to act on it
- Receive staff bursaries as part of the CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme (the document does not specify the application steps).
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This is done through a suite of support measures that include staff bursaries, mentorship and coaching, and participation in national and international engagements.
structured postdoctoral fellowship and mentorship programme (SANSA)
A SANSA structured postdoctoral fellowship and mentorship programme, alongside a similar career ladder system.
- Who it is for
- early career researchers in SANSA
- How to act on it
- Participate in SANSA’s structured postdoctoral fellowship and mentorship programme (the document does not specify the application steps).
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Notably, the SANSA implements a similar career ladder system, alongside a structured postdoctoral fellowship and mentorship programme.
Mobility and Exchange grants
Mobility and Exchange grants listed as NRF instruments to support early career researchers, accessible to postgraduate students and researchers across government agencies and entities.
- Who it is for
- postgraduate students and researchers across government agencies and entities
- How to act on it
- Apply for NRF Mobility and Exchange grants (the document does not specify the application steps).
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Key instruments include Thuthuka, the Black Academic Advancement Programme (BAAP), postdoctoral fellowships, and Mobility and Exchange grants.
Researcher Trainees and Mentorship initiative (HSRC)
A HSRC structured Researcher Trainees and Mentorship initiative across its Research Divisions.
- Who it is for
- researcher trainees within HSRC Research Divisions
- How to act on it
- Join/participate in HSRC’s Researcher Trainees and Mentorship initiative (the document does not specify the application steps).
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The HSRC runs a structured Researcher Trainees and Mentorship initiative across its Research Divisions.
postdoctoral fellowships
Postdoctoral fellowships listed as NRF instruments to support early career researchers, accessible to postgraduate students and researchers across government agencies and entities.
- Who it is for
- postgraduate students and researchers across government agencies and entities
- How to act on it
- Apply for NRF postdoctoral fellowships (the document does not specify the application steps).
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Key instruments include Thuthuka, the Black Academic Advancement Programme (BAAP), postdoctoral fellowships, and Mobility and Exchange grants.
Accelerated Principal Researcher Development Programme (CSIR)
A CSIR succession-planning programme that identifies researchers through a structured succession planning process and prepares them for critical technical and strategic roles within the organisation, guided by tailored individual development plans.
- Who it is for
- researchers identified through CSIR’s structured succession planning process
- How to act on it
- Be identified and participate in the CSIR Accelerated Principal Researcher Development Programme (the document does not specify the application steps).
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At the CSIR, the Accelerated Principal Researcher Development Programme identifies researchers through a structured succession planning process, preparing them for critical technical and strategic roles within the organisation.
Accelerated Researcher Development programme
A CSIR career ladder programme that develops, tracks and promotes early career researchers through to principal researchers, using support measures including staff bursaries, mentorship and coaching, and participation in national and international engagements.
- Who it is for
- early career researchers through to principal researchers within CSIR
- How to act on it
- Participate in CSIR’s Accelerated Researcher Development programme (the document does not specify the application steps).
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The CSIR implements a career ladder system through its Accelerated Researcher Development programme to develop, track and promote early career researchers through to principal researchers.
integration into technical working groups and institutional platforms (SANSA)
At SANSA, early career researchers are integrated into technical working groups and institutional platforms to align with organisational priorities and strategic objectives, building technical expertise and understanding of the institution’s strategic and operational environment.
- Who it is for
- early career researchers at SANSA
- How to act on it
- Be integrated into SANSA technical working groups and institutional platforms (the document does not specify the application steps).
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At SANSA, early career researchers are integrated into technical working groups and institutional platforms to align with organisational priorities and strategic objectives.
South African Young Academy of Sciences (SAYAS)
An ASSAf-supported early career development opportunity through the South African Young Academy of Sciences (SAYAS), leveraging international linkages and partnerships with other young academies worldwide.
- Who it is for
- early career researchers supported through ASSAf via SAYAS
- How to act on it
- Participate in SAYAS (the document does not specify the application steps).
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Similarly, the Academy of Sciences of South Africa (ASSAf) supports early career development through the South African Young Academy of Sciences (SAYAS), which leverages strong international linkages and partnerships with other young academies worldwide.
mentorship and coaching (as part of CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme)
Support measures within the CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme include mentorship and coaching for participants.
- Who it is for
- participants in the CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme
- How to act on it
- Receive mentorship and coaching as part of the CSIR Accelerated Researcher Development programme (the document does not specify the application steps).
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This is done through a suite of support measures that include staff bursaries, mentorship and coaching, and participation in national and international engagements.
tailored individual development plans (as part of CSIR Accelerated Principal Researcher Development Programme)
The CSIR Accelerated Principal Researcher Development Programme guides participants by tailored individual development plans.
- Who it is for
- participants in the CSIR Accelerated Principal Researcher Development Programme
- How to act on it
- Receive tailored individual development plans as part of the CSIR Accelerated Principal Researcher Development Programme (the document does not specify the application steps).
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The programme equips participants with the technical competencies and leadership capabilities needed for career advancement, guided by tailored individual development plans.
Thuthuka
A grant suite instrument under the NRF that supports early career researchers and is accessible to postgraduate students and researchers across government agencies and entities.
- Who it is for
- postgraduate students and researchers across government agencies and entities
- How to act on it
- Apply for NRF grants that include Thuthuka (the document does not specify the application steps).
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Key instruments include Thuthuka, the Black Academic Advancement Programme (BAAP), postdoctoral fellowships, and Mobility and Exchange grants.
Black Academic Advancement Programme (BAAP)
A grant suite instrument under the NRF that supports early career researchers and is accessible to postgraduate students and researchers across government agencies and entities.
- Who it is for
- postgraduate students and researchers across government agencies and entities
- How to act on it
- Apply for NRF grants that include the Black Academic Advancement Programme (BAAP) (the document does not specify the application steps).
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Key instruments include Thuthuka, the Black Academic Advancement Programme (BAAP), postdoctoral fellowships, and Mobility and Exchange grants.
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Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36164/
Key Takeaways
- question to the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
- date: 13 March 2026
- agency: National Research Foundation (NRF)
- programmes: Thuthuka, BAAP, postdoctoral fellowships
- entities: CSIR, SANSA, HSRC, ASSAf
- leadership development criteria: technical expertise, leadership profile, publications, mentorship, networking skills
Dates
Opening Date
13 March 2026
Closing Date
13 March 2026