Senior Specialist Data Management & Analysis

All-inclusive remuneration package: RRper annum

Our client is a statutory public entity within the education and training sector mandated to develop foster and maintain an integrated and transparent national framework for the recognition of learning achievements. The organisation ensures that:

• National qualifications meet appropriate criteria and are internationally comparable.
• The countrys qualifications are of acceptable quality.
• The quality of education and training is enhanced.
• Access mobility and progression within education training and career paths are realised.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Specialist: Data Management & Analysis will be responsible for implementing the organisations data strategy and ensuring robust business processes to create maintain and enhance data quality and governance. Reporting to the Senior Manager: Data Management & Analysis this position will manage critical data assets oversee governance and compliance and ensure that data supports strategic and operational decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• A recognised qualification at NQF Level 7 or equivalent.
• A relevant NQF Level 8 qualification will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience including a minimum of 2 years working with large relational databases.
• Experience and exposure within the post-school education system will be advantageous.

Knowledge Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment governing the education sector.
• Advanced data and information management principles.
• Knowledge of data governance compliance standards and best practices.
• High-level data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to prepare complex reports for executive and board-level audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL R Python Power BI Excel and related analytical tools.
• Experience in project leadership and managing technical initiatives.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality assurance capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.
• Experience in training and capacity building for internal teams and external partners.
• Strong people management coaching and mentoring abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee critical data assets ensuring governance accuracy and compliance with data standards.
• Provide oversight for datasets ensuring high-quality data management and reporting.
• Develop refine and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data management and analysis.
• Offer expert guidance on data quality validation and compliance issues.
• Lead and coordinate complex technical projects and data-driven initiatives.
• Prepare and present technical and analytical reports for governance structures including executive and board-level committees.
• Conduct and oversee data-driven research to generate insights supporting operational and strategic decision-making.
• Represent the organisation in national and sector forums on data management and analytics.
• Facilitate training for external data suppliers on data submission standards and validation tools.
• Design and deliver training programmes to enhance staff data literacy and analytical capabilities.
• Coach mentor and train team members to build internal analytical expertise.

Salary and Benefits

An all-inclusive remuneration package of RRper annum.