Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
Public Entity · Social Services · reports to Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI)
The Human Sciences Research Council conducts social science research for public use. It was established in 1968 and operates under the Human Sciences Research Council Act, 2008 (Act No. 17 of 2008).
Its mandate is to undertake, promote and coordinate research in the human and social sciences that addresses the development needs of South Africa and the region, and to inform public policy and programmes.
Its research divisions cover human and social capabilities, inclusive economic development, developmental capable and ethical state, public health societies and belonging, and impact centres. It runs long-running national surveys including the South African Social Attitudes Survey and the national HIV prevalence survey. It reports to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Audit record, 5 years
Financial highlights, 2024/25
- Total Revenue
- R563m
- Total Expenditure
- −R621m
- Total Assets
- R448m
- Total Liabilities
- R163m
Values in rand. Sparklines run oldest to newest and are scaled to each series, not to zero.
Leadership, 18 listed
- Chairperson
- Prof Xoliswa Mtose
- Board Members
- Prof Eleanor Hendricks Dr Len Konar Prof Ibbo Mandaza Dr Alex Mashilo Mr Lumko Mtimde Prof Zethu Nkosi Ms Busisiwe Ramabodu Adv Pansy Tlakula Prof Fiona Tregenna
- Chief Executive Officer
- Prof Sarah Mosoetsa
- Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Jacomien Rousseau
- Chief Operations Officer
- Dr Lucky Ditaunyane
- Senior Management
- Dr Charles Hongoro Dr Mzikazi Nduna Ms Marizane Rousseau Prof Sharlene Swartz Prof Khangelani Zuma
Description written for this directory from the entity’s own published sources: hsrc.ac.za, www.gov.za