Data Analytics Officer

**UP Professional and Support**:
MAMELODI CAMPUS

DATA ANALYTICS OFFICER

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 09- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

JOB PURPOSE:
The incumbent will provide assistance as required by the line manager in his/ her five KPAs namely:
(i) To ensure systematic collection and preparation of Foundation Programmes (FPs) data;
(ii) To strengthen the Data Analytics capability of the Foundation Programmes (FPs);
(iii) To assist with research and support activities;
(iv) To support the Turnaround Strategy Steering Committee;
(v) To develop personal capacity for data analytics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Systematic collection and preparation of data:

- Collate data from all offerings and activities of the FPs using clickUP, HEDA and Power BI (any dashboard used by the university) by supporting staff at the early stages of their data collection planning process;
- Clean and prepare all collected data for reporting purposes;
- Generate necessary secondary data emanating from all offering and activities around FPs;
- Strengthen the Data Analytics Capability of the Foundation Programmes (FP’s):

- Implement new system requirements, and update current functionalities when needed;
- Ensure analysis reports/results are ready and available for the FPs reporting cycles;
- Support the Head of Academic Programmes in advancing the data analytics capabilities/management within the FPs;
- Assist the Head of Academic Programmes in supporting the campus online learning agenda through providing clickUP and dashboards-related training where needed;
- Research and support activities:

- Assist the FPs management team in writing appropriate contributions to research and management work in line with research unit outputs;
- Support research by providing data collection and analysis services to ensure the success of FPs students;
- Turnaround strategy:

- Perform analysis and background studies on the performance of the students in the FPs;
- Generate and provide reports on the FPs in line with the proposals when needed;
- Customising BI dashboard for managing and evaluating the Turnaround Strategy;
- Identify gaps in the data collected to support the proposals;
- Assist with the implementation activities as identified in the turnaround strategies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- A Bachelor of Science Mathematical Statistics; or a Bachelor of Information Technology/Science; or a Bachelor of Commerce in Informatics (Information Systems); WITH
- Two years’ experience in:

- Working with data and business intelligence tools;
- An academic environment and development of E-learning material;
- The development of online tools.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Knowledge of:

- Development of e-learning material;
- Data analytics and management;
- Representing data in different formats;
- Technical competencies:

- Computer literate;
- Report writing skills;
- Administrative skills;
- Verbal and written communication skills;
- Infographics;
- Behavioural competencies:

- Demonstrate solid interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, and establish and sustain good working relationships with staff, students, visitors, national and international partners, and service providers;
- Take initiative, i.e. seek new opportunities and take accountability to deliver results;
- Be flexible, i.e. demonstrate the ability to adapt to, and work effectively in a diverse set of situations, with individuals and groups;
- Portray a positive image of the Campus and the University of Pretoria;
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism;
- Think both creatively and analytically;
- Function under high levels of pressure;
- Pay attention to detail and work accurately in a multitask environment;
- Creatively and innovatively solve problems;
- Function independently;
- Be persistent, confident and display a healthy self-image;
- Demonstrate high levels of hospitality awareness;
- Be punctual, disciplined and structured;
- Time-management and organisational skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- BSc Honours Degree;
- Post Graduate Degree in Education;
- Valid driver’s license.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE: 24 December 2024
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._