Institutional Researcher and BI Analyst

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

**Purpose***:
The main purpose of the job is to assist the university to extract strategic value from its information assets. The incumbent is expected to conceptualise, coordinate, conduct and manage all assigned projects (research, surveys, benchmarking studies, impact assessment studies, trend analysis, positioning research, policy analysis) using various appropriate methodologies (qualitative and quantitative). This includes producing research design frameworks, conducting research and producing research reports that are informed by scientific principles. Incumbent is required to understand the data warehouse and it structures in order to support the reporting, analysis and data visualisation requirements of varying levels of management with careful attention to data quality and data accuracy.

**Key Responsibilities***:

- Conduct research (qualitative/quantitative) and institutional survey studies as per the action plan of the Unit
- Carry out the development of research protocols, data gathering and analysis and report writing in response to specific research questions and specific projects
- Compile reports for management and other stakeholders
- Liaise with different stakeholders within and outside the University
- Present research findings to University Management and other stakeholders
- Quality assurance of all data inputs and outputs
- Mentoring and training of internal staff and BIS clients/users

**Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required***:

- The successful applicant must have a Masters degree in a relevant field
- 3 years’ experience in the University Industry or Higher Education is preferred; with at least 3 years’ work experience including research
- Good report writing skills including compilation of management reports
- Experience in conceptualizing and conducting different survey studies, including development of research instruments, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of final results
- Extensive knowledge of statistical analysis, research methodologies, data analytics and quality assurance

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**Applications must be accompanied by***:

- Cover letter
- Copies of qualifications
- A recent writing sample you have authored (E.g., a report, research paper or similar)
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- The Applicant consents to any further processing of their personal information as may be required for relevant verification and reference check purposes. The confidentiality of the Applicant's personal information will be maintained._
- The University is committed to employment equity._
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- Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University._
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- The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise._

**Closing Date: 16 February 2023**

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