Data Analyst: Youth-Service And After School Programme Sector

About

Description

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to collect, manage and analyse data relating to the Youth-Service and After School Programme and to manage the related data systems.

Responsibilities

• Data systems development and management including adapting and refining information systems and tools for data collection and management
• Data management and analysis for both youth and beneficiary data including analysing data and identifying problems and potential solutions
• This includes managing data capturing, merging of multiple data sets, analysis of results, analysis of trends and commentary on these to assist managers make evidence-based decisions
• Building the capacity of partners and the admin team to support the data needs of the organisation
• Packaging data for presentations and decision making
• Communications with stakeholders (internal and external) on data gathering, systems and analysis of data

Qualifications

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Strategy Development, Management, Data Systems Development or Data Analysis
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the data field

Application instructions:

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.