Portfolio Committee on Science & Technology 18 April 2018

Social Science that makes a difference Presentation overview Organisational structure Situational analysis Mid-term performance review Financial overview HSRC strategic oriented goals and targets for 2018/19 Risks and challenges 1

Organisational structure Presentation Title 2

Social Science that makes a difference Situational analysis 3

Social Science that makes a difference Strategic overview Presentation Title Convening Collaboration with Universities and Science Councils Data sharing Building research capacity Promoter Produce and disseminate research-based evidence Large-scale, repeat surveys Quantitative and qualitative analysis Performer 4

Poverty and inequality: diagnosis, prognosis, responses Social Science that makes a difference Poverty and inequality: diagnosis, prognosis, responses Presentation Title Enhance the analysis of current forms, patterns and trajectories of poverty and inequality; Improve understanding of the drivers, dynamics and structural constraints underlying the contemporary situation; and Explore the opportunities, triggers and tools for transforming current pathways and processes through action by government and other social institutions. 5

Poverty and inequality: diagnosis, prognosis, responses Social Science that makes a difference Poverty and inequality: diagnosis, prognosis, responses Social development Economic inclusion Governance and decision-making 6

Priority projects Social Science that makes a difference Wellbeing This priority area is being developed under the title: “Poverty and Inequality in South Africa in 3D: Using a 3 Dimensional Human Wellbeing Lens to Move Us Forward” Wellbeing This is being developed under the heading “Towards a Centre of Excellence for research and teaching on city-region economies” City regions as a focus for socio-economic development “The Transformative Governance Initiative” Transformative governance Priority projects 7

Mid-Term Performance Review Social Science that makes a difference Mid-Term Performance Review 8

Providing opportunities for masters' and doctoral candidates as well as post-doctoral fellows to conduct research at the HSRC in order to grow an echelon of suitably qualified and experienced researchers, while also contributing to the growing awareness of findings, approaches and career opportunities in social sciences and humanities research amongst members of the public, students and scholars, and decision makers 11

Social Science that makes a difference Financial overview 14

31 December 2017 (Un-audited) Performance overview Narration Target Achieved 31 March 2017 (Audited) 31 December 2017 (Un-audited) Parliamentary Grant received and recognized 100% 75% External Income Target achieved 91% 96% Other Income Target achieved 105% 70% Actual Total Revenue/Budget 97% 83% Actual Expenditure/ Budgeted Costs 101% 82% Presentation Title 16

Presentation Title 2018/19 Budget 2018/19 R’000 % of Total Budget Income 570 249 100% Parliamentary Grant 303 734 53% Research Income 217 512 38% Other income 49 003 9% Expenses Salaries 293 608 52% Administration, Operating Costs 160 330 28% Project related expenses 116 311 20% Surplus / deficit - Presentation Title 17

HSRC strategic oriented goals and targets for 2018/19 Social Science that makes a difference HSRC strategic oriented goals and targets for 2018/19 18

HSRC strategic oriented goals Social Science that makes a difference HSRC strategic oriented goals Presentation Title A Advancing knowledge and scientific excellence D Developing collaborative networks and applied research on poverty and inequality E Enhancing research skills and public awareness P Preserving and sharing data for further analysis T Institutional Transformation S Financial Sustainability 19

Changes to the strategic oriented goals in 2018/19 Social Science that makes a difference Changes to the strategic oriented goals in 2018/19 Performance indicator descriptor 17/18 18/19 HSRC research seminars convened: Number of HSRC humanities and social sciences research seminars hosted during the period under review. 50 40 Policy briefs: The number of policy briefs produced by HSRC researchers and published by the HSRC during the period under review. 15 10 African research fellows: The number of research fellows from elsewhere in Africa hosted by the HSRC. 14 Master’s level interns: The number of interns (research trainees) enrolled in a Master's programme, appointed at the HSRC. 42 35 PhD level interns: The number of interns (research trainees) enrolled in a PhD programme, appointed at the HSRC. 49 45 Post-Doctoral Fellows: The number of post-doctoral fellows appointed at the HSRC. 25 20 Preserved datasets: The number of HSRC data sets that were preserved (archived/curated) during the period under review. 23 20

Social Science that makes a difference Advancing knowledge and scientific excellence Goals, objectives & performance indicators Annual Targets Peer-reviewed journal articles (acknowledged journals) per researcher. 0.9 Scholarly books published 14 Scholarly book chapters published 54 HSRC research seminars convened 40 HSRC Review publications produced 4 Policy briefs produced and published 10 Public dialogues on poverty and inequality hosted Number of peer-reviewed journal articles by HSRC author or authors with at least 10 citations listed within 5 years from publication 8 21

Social Science that makes a difference Developing collaborative networks and applied research Goals, objectives & performance indicators Annual Targets HDIs with which HSRC has actively collaborated during the reporting period 5 African research fellows hosted by the HSRC 10 Peer-reviewed journal articles co-published with researchers outside South Africa, on the African continent 8 22

Social Science that makes a difference Enhancing research skills and public awareness Goals, objectives & performance indicators Annual Targets Master’s level interns 35 PhD Level interns 45 Post-Doctoral Fellows 20 Completed Master’s level research internship 6 Completed PhD level research internship 8 Training academy ("winter/summer school" or methodology workshop) hosted 2 23

Social Science that makes a difference Preserving and sharing data for further analysis Goals, objectives & performance indicators Annual Targets Preserved datasets 10 Unique downloads of curated data sets 472 24

Social Science that makes a difference Institutional transformation Goals, objectives & performance indicators Annual Targets Percentage South African senior researchers who are African 56% Percentage senior researchers who are female 50% 25

Social Science that makes a difference Financial sustainability Goals, objectives & performance indicators Annual Targets Extra-parliamentary income as percentage of total income 48% Multi-year grants 56% 26

Social Science that makes a difference Risks and Challenges 27

Social Science that makes a difference Risks and Challenges Presentation Title Sustainability of the HSRC Attraction and retention of critical skills (impacting on deliverables, performance targets); Non-compliance with OHS regulations – Pretoria building; and Cyber security threat. 28

Appreciation to The Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology The Minister and Department of Science and Technology The HSRC Board and sub-committees HSRC Management and staff