Senior Officer: Data Analyst (post level 9) (Contract appointment: 1 year): Centre for Teaching and Learning (Job ID 6210)
Senior Officer: Data Analyst (post level 9) (Contract appointment: 1 year): Centre for Teaching and Learning (Job ID 6210)
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Job Description
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
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Duties and responsibilities:
Data analysis and development of data analytics
Use analytical statistical and programming skills to collect analyse & interpret large and/or unstructured data sets
Effectively mine and analyse large sets of data to derive actionable insights and value from data (internally & externally sourced).
Deliver accurate reports on time (Including performing required checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity)
Gather data and enable a centralized data knowledge management system that integrates sources into one platform.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand current challenges and needs that should be met with data solutions.
Design build and update various platforms dashboards and reports.
Sharing findings using impactful data visualizations and efficient communication.
Develop a process to aggregate data and then enable centralization and automated delivery.
Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
Develop analyses metrics and new reports to support critical project decisions
Provide input on optimal data architecture to support effective data solutions for assigned projects.
Support work on predictive analytics and data modelling to derive insights about future project decisions that are aimed at improving student performance and success.
Over time develop real-time data gathering analytics and reporting capabilities for assigned CTL focus areas.
Research
Integrating traditional research with data-driven insights
Present findings from research in appropriate forums (including conferences and journal publications).
Assist with conducting online and face-to-face workshops to disseminate research findings.
Training
Contribute to formal and informal CTL staff development particularly in statistical data analysis skills
Stakeholder Engagements
Proactively engaging with CTL staff on Track-Your-Success project requirements and/or needs regarding data analytics.
Assist with a range of projects at the CTL and/or UFS pertaining to data analytics this will include research projects as well as other institutional or national projects/interventions pertaining to teaching and learning or student success
Provide data analytic support to Track Your project leads in the Digitally Enhanced
Inherent Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree or an Advanced Diploma/ degree/Postgraduate Certificate on NQF Level 7 in computer sciences mathematics statistics data science or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant data analytics/analysis/science experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience preferably working with large datasets and experimentation.
Recommendations:
Relevant post-graduate qualification
Experience in working in a similar role in higher education
SAS/ Python /R /SQL proficiency required but not limited to this
Expert Excel user with the ability to understand and build complex spreadsheets
Experience in working with data visualization tools and software such as but not limited to Microsoft PowerBI or Tableau.
Sound experience in data mining modelling and analytics and reporting tools including the use of AI in these processes.
Requirements
Key Competencies Required:
Results Orientated:
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
- The ability to stick with tasks not give up and overcome obstacles in completing ones task.
Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to focus on details work towards perfection and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading:
- The ability to lead take charge of situations and offer opinions and directions to others
- The ability to be cooperative with others display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building Coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Required Documents
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter appointment contract service certificate or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Assumption of duties:
1 October 2025 or as soon as possible
Closing date:
18 August 2025
Salary:
The salary is available on request.
Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.
Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact or email . Additionally kindly contact / 9848 / 9329 for assistance.
General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at:EEA13-UFS EE Plan 1 March 202528 Feb
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Contract
