Land and Customary Law Research

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: LAND AND CUSTOMARY LAW RESEARCHER

CERT seeks to appoint a researcher for a short-term archival study to be conducted from July to September 2024.

The successful candidate is required to deliver a high standard publishable desktop research report within a strict non-negotiable deadline by end September.

Key Requirements:

1. A PhD or Masters’ degree in the Humanities
2. Research experience in one or more of these fields in southern Africa:
   • Governance Systems, Legal and Policy Frameworks, Tribal Authorities, and Customary Law
   • Community and Sustainable development
   • Land ownership, Claims, Reform and Disputes
   • Environmental Justice, Resource and Benefit-sharing
3. Contactable referees and verifiable research experience

Knowledge of San and Khoi Histories, and Nama tribal structures would be an advantage.

Please send the following to cindyb@uj.ac.za:

1. An application cover letter outlining your relevant research experience for this position;
2. Updated CV with 2 contactable referees; and
3. Certified qualifications certificates

Deadline: Friday 14 June 2024