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NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS) VACANCIES
NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS)
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
MANAGER: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Type & Grade Permanent, D1
Vacancy No 06 of 2024/25
Department & Unit ICT, Data Management
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for leading and overseeing the compilation, development and analysis of complex data sets received from various data sources into the team. Ensuring that reports and dashboards are compiled in line with the identified requirements. Monitoring quality of work delivered within the agreed SLA’s, as well as managing the identified technologies required to support business in making informed decisions on data received.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Execution
• Provide strategic input relating to the overall strategy of the ICT department.
• Ensure implementation of strategic initiatives across the identified areas.
• Manage the delivery of the identified deliverables within the various teams, in line with budget and time constraints.
Stakeholder/Supplier Relations
• Ensure strategic objectives are clearly communicated to all stakeholders.
Risk/Data Compliance
• Identify and manage risk/s.
• Manage workload within the department.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security by implementing and adhering to data governance policies and procedures.
• Work closely with IT and other relevant teams to address data quality issues.
• Assist with policies and procedures for the collection and analysis of data.
Data Warehousing
• Design and develop Datawarehouse dimensions and facts.
• Analyse data warehouse design and recommend improvements to benefit BI efforts.
• Ensures integrity of database architecture and data repositories, deployment of data to the data warehouse (ETL) run smoothly.
Group Reporting
• Build Interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g. Power BI) to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development and implementation of organization’s reporting and analytics.
• Drive a business intelligence roadmap, prioritize analysis request to balance tactical and strategic information needs.
• Lead the development and execution of the organization’s BI strategy by ensuring implementation of BI projects.
• Create visually compelling data visualizations that effectively communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and maintain data models to support reporting and analysis needs.
• Participation on organizational AI efforts.
Collaboration and Communication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure BI solutions align with organizational goals.
• Communicate findings and insights in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders at various levels.
• Provide end-user support and encourage user adoption.
• Act as Tier 1 support for end-users of BI tools.
• Train end-users on basic functionality.
• Direct users to training material and available resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop information management capabilities.
• Manage a team of BI analysts, BI developers, and data analysts.
Continuous Improvement
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in business intelligence and analytics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• Postgraduate diploma in Information systems/technology.
• 8 - 10 years’ experience in the ICT domain
• Knowledge of MS SQL/Python/BI Tool and related technologies
• Knowledge of data warehousing
• 8+ years’ experience in a data analysis role
• Experience in development and execution of data reports and dashboards to meet stakeholder expectations.
Preferred
• Knowledge in data modelling, both logical and physical
• Experience in the higher education sector.
Skills and Competencies:
• Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Data warehousing
• Data modelling
• Strategic and visionary
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & decision-making skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Leadership skills
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: R864 336– R1 018 155 per annum
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 30 April 2024
Interested applicants must complete and submit an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website. The form must be supported by a detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes amongst other things the vacancy name/position title you are responding to, copies of academic qualifications, Identity Document, and names of three contactable referees.
The response must be addressed to the attention of Thokozile Mnikina via the following email address:jobs@nsfas.org.za.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
For Enquiries please contact: Email: ThokozileM@nsfas.org.za
The NSFAS does not consider late applications. The NSFAS talent acquisition team only corresponds with Shortlisted Candidates. Should you not hear from the NSFAS talent acquisition team within 2 months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
** NSFAS committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates who improve employment equity considerations **
“NSFAS is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. “
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
MANAGER: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Type & Grade Permanent, D1
Vacancy No 06 of 2024/25
Department & Unit ICT, Data Management
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for leading and overseeing the compilation, development and analysis of complex data sets received from various data sources into the team. Ensuring that reports and dashboards are compiled in line with the identified requirements. Monitoring quality of work delivered within the agreed SLA’s, as well as managing the identified technologies required to support business in making informed decisions on data received.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Execution
• Provide strategic input relating to the overall strategy of the ICT department.
• Ensure implementation of strategic initiatives across the identified areas.
• Manage the delivery of the identified deliverables within the various teams, in line with budget and time constraints.
Stakeholder/Supplier Relations
• Ensure strategic objectives are clearly communicated to all stakeholders.
Risk/Data Compliance
• Identify and manage risk/s.
• Manage workload within the department.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security by implementing and adhering to data governance policies and procedures.
• Work closely with IT and other relevant teams to address data quality issues.
• Assist with policies and procedures for the collection and analysis of data.
Data Warehousing
• Design and develop Datawarehouse dimensions and facts.
• Analyse data warehouse design and recommend improvements to benefit BI efforts.
• Ensures integrity of database architecture and data repositories, deployment of data to the data warehouse (ETL) run smoothly.
Group Reporting
• Build Interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g. Power BI) to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development and implementation of organization’s reporting and analytics.
• Drive a business intelligence roadmap, prioritize analysis request to balance tactical and strategic information needs.
• Lead the development and execution of the organization’s BI strategy by ensuring implementation of BI projects.
• Create visually compelling data visualizations that effectively communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and maintain data models to support reporting and analysis needs.
• Participation on organizational AI efforts.
Collaboration and Communication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure BI solutions align with organizational goals.
• Communicate findings and insights in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders at various levels.
• Provide end-user support and encourage user adoption.
• Act as Tier 1 support for end-users of BI tools.
• Train end-users on basic functionality.
• Direct users to training material and available resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop information management capabilities.
• Manage a team of BI analysts, BI developers, and data analysts.
Continuous Improvement
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in business intelligence and analytics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• Postgraduate diploma in Information systems/technology.
• 8 - 10 years’ experience in the ICT domain
• Knowledge of MS SQL/Python/BI Tool and related technologies
• Knowledge of data warehousing
• 8+ years’ experience in a data analysis role
• Experience in development and execution of data reports and dashboards to meet stakeholder expectations.
Preferred
• Knowledge in data modelling, both logical and physical
• Experience in the higher education sector.
Skills and Competencies:
• Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Data warehousing
• Data modelling
• Strategic and visionary
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & decision-making skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Leadership skills
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: R864 336– R1 018 155 per annum
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 30 April 2024
Interested applicants must complete and submit an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website. The form must be supported by a detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes amongst other things the vacancy name/position title you are responding to, copies of academic qualifications, Identity Document, and names of three contactable referees.
The response must be addressed to the attention of Thokozile Mnikina via the following email address:jobs@nsfas.org.za.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
For Enquiries please contact: Email: ThokozileM@nsfas.org.za
The NSFAS does not consider late applications. The NSFAS talent acquisition team only corresponds with Shortlisted Candidates. Should you not hear from the NSFAS talent acquisition team within 2 months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
** NSFAS committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates who improve employment equity considerations **
“NSFAS is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. “
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
SENIOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
Type & Grade Permanent, C4
Vacancy No 07 of 2024/25
Department & Unit ICT, Data Management
POSITION OVERVIEW:
To compile, develop and analyse complex data sets, received from various data sources into the team.
Responsible for compiling analytical reports and dashboards to enable business to make informed decisions as well as building data models and assisting in the development of data warehouse to aid in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Develop new enterprise business intelligence (BI) service offerings and presented to stakeholders.
• Collect and analyse complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Translate business requirements from stakeholders into measurable and actionable KPIs.
• Provide clear and concise reports to stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Avoid unnecessary data redundancy.
• Review and ensure integrity of data, performing data profiling to understand and identify anomalies.
• Oversee data analysis activities including data mining, trend analysis, extracting actionable insights that support decision making.
Data warehousing
• Design and develop Data warehouse dimensions and facts.
• Analyse data warehouse design and recommend improvements to benefit BI efforts.
• Ensures integrity of database architecture and data repositories, deployment of data to the data warehouse (ETL) run smoothly.
Reporting and Dashboard Development
• Build Interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g. Power BI) to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development and implementation of organization’s reporting and analytics.
• Create compelling data visualizations that effectively communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and maintain data models to support reporting and analysis needs.
• Participation on organizational AI efforts.
Collaboration and Communication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure BI solutions align with organizational goals.
• Communicate findings and insights in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders at various levels.
• Provide end-user support and encourage user adoption.
• Act as Tier 1 support for end-users of BI tools.
• Train end-users on basic functionality.
• Direct users to training material and available resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop information management capabilities.
Continuous Improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in business intelligence and analytics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
Risk and Compliance
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security by implementing and adhering to data governance policies and procedures.
• Work closely with IT and other relevant teams to address data quality issues.
• Assist with policies and procedures for the collection and analysis of data.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• Degree or National Diploma in Information systems/technology.
• 6-8 years’ experience in the ICT domain
• Advanced knowledge of MS SQL
• Intermediate knowledge of MS SSRS
• Knowledge of data warehousing
• 6 years’ experience in a data analysis role
• Experience in development of reports/dashboards.
Preferred
• Postgraduate Diploma in Information systems or related degree.
• Short courses related to report development and SQL.
• Short courses related to Data warehousing, Data management and Data Architecture
• Experience in working in PowerBI.
• Knowledge in data modelling, both logical and physical
• Knowledge of key BI trends
• Experience in the higher education sector.
• Knowledge of SSIS
• Knowledge of ETL
Skills and Competencies:
• Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Data warehousing
• Data modelling
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & decision-making skills.
• Report writing skills.
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: R783 111 – R922 452 per annum
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 30 April 2024
Interested applicants must complete and submit an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website. The form must be supported by a detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes amongst other things the vacancy name/position title you are responding to, copies of academic qualifications, Identity Document, and names of three contactable referees.
The response must be addressed to the attention of Thokozile Mnikina via the following email address: jobs@nsfas.org.za.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
For Enquiries please contact: Email: ThokozileM@nsfas.org.za
The NSFAS does not consider late applications. The NSFAS talent acquisition team only corresponds with Shortlisted Candidates. Should you not hear from the NSFAS talent acquisition team within 2 months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
** NSFAS committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates who improve employment equity considerations **
“NSFAS is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. “
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
DATA ANALYST
Type & Grade Permanent, C3
Vacancy No 08 of 2024/25
Department & Unit ICT, Data Management
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for collecting, processing, and performing statistical analysis on large data sets to identify trends patterns and correlations that can inform organizational decision-making and performing root cause analysis. As well as include data collection and cleaning, statistical analysis, creating reports and visualizations for non-technical audiences, collaborating across departments to support data driven decisions and ensuring data quality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Gather data from primary and secondary sources, then reorganise this data in a format that can be easily analysed.
• Collect and analyse complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Translate business requirements from stakeholders into measurable and actionable KPIs.
• Provide clear and concise reports to stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Review and ensure integrity of data, performing data profiling and data modelling to understand and identify anomalies.
• Responsible for data analysis activities including data mining, trend analysis, extracting actionable insights that support decision making.
• Contribute to the development of strategies to improve data collection, analysis and reporting processed within across departments/stakeholders.
Data warehousing
• Design and develop Datawarehouse dimensions and facts.
• Ensures integrity of the data received.
• Design, build and deploy solutions to automate monotonous data management tasks and help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
• Build and manage extract, transform andlLoad (ETL) jobs in support of interfaces between the organization's business application systems and data warehouses.
Reporting and Dashboard Development
• Build Interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g. Power BI) to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Design and develop reports.
• Create compelling data visualizations that effectively communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop and maintain data models to support reporting and analysis needs.
• Support collection of business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews, document analysis, and workflow analysis to express requirements clearly and succinctly.
• Participation in organizational AI efforts
Collaboration and Communication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure BI solutions align with organizational goals.
• Communicate findings and insights in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders at various levels.
• Train end-users on basic functionality
Continuous Improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in data analytics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Continuous learning and research of best practice development in data modelling, profiling, validation, integration, match & merge solutions and/or packages.
Risk and Compliance
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security by implementing and adhering to data governance policies and procedures.
• Evaluate internal processes for efficiency, problems, and inaccuracies.
• Responsible for the handling, processing, and cleansing of data.
• Support the implementation of identified key controls and established risk mitigation procedures.
• Work closely with IT and other relevant teams to address data quality issues.
• Assist with policies and procedures for the collection and analysis of data.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Engineering, Project Management or related.
• 4-6 Years’ experience in the ICT Domain of which at least 3 should be focused on Data Analysis
• Advanced knowledge of SQL/Python/BI.
• Technical proficiency regarding database design, data models, techniques for data mining and segmentation.
• Proficiency in statistics and statistical packages like Excel
• Advanced experience in database management.
Preferred
• Post Grad Degree in Data Science Engineering or related Degree.
• Data Engineering Certifications
• Cloud Computing Certifications
• Project management Skills
• Knowledge of the higher education sector
• Knowledge of SSSIS
• Knowledge of data warehousing
• In depth knowledge of automation, database querying and stored procedures a must
Skills and Competencies:
• Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Data warehousing
• Data modelling
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & decision-making skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Time Management.
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: R627 435 – R739 054 per annum.
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
PLEASE NOTE
Closing date: 30 April 2024
Interested applicants must complete and submit an Employment Application Form available on the NSFAS website. The form must be supported by a detailed Curriculum Vitae which includes amongst other things the vacancy name/position title you are responding to, copies of academic qualifications, Identity Document, and names of three contactable referees.
The response must be addressed to the attention of Thokozile Mnikina via the following email address:jobs@nsfas.org.za.
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
For Enquiries please contact: Email: ThokozileM@nsfas.org.za
The NSFAS does not consider late applications. The NSFAS talent acquisition team only corresponds with Shortlisted Candidates. Should you not hear from the NSFAS talent acquisition team within 2 months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
** NSFAS committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates who improve employment equity considerations **
“NSFAS is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. “