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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL (UKZN) VACANCIES
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL (UKZN)
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DATA ANALYST (MANAGEMENT SUPPORT)
ONE YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
PEROMNES GRADE 7
COLLEGE ADMIN OFFICE
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REF NO.: UKZN_ 000500
The successful candidate will be expected to provide support in the planning and decision-making processes of the CHS by mining, extracting, analyzing and reporting management information. Undertaking statistical analysis of data and preparing formal reports for College Leadership and Management. Undertaking and Supporting College Research in collaboration with other Researchers in UKZN; Supporting the College planning & monitoring processes with relevant data reports; Advise on Conceptualizing and implementing appropriate systems in support of the functions of the Division.
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric
• A relevant Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree /Honours/Postgraduate (NQF 8) (maths, stats, information systems or other relevant majors).
• Driver’s License
• At least 4 years’ experience in the handling of Management Information, Institutional Planning and Institutional Research, in a busy and pressurised environment in a large organisation.
Additional Skills:
Proven experience in business analysis and demonstrable knowledge of SQL and databases as well as: Customer relationship skills; Experience in providing and analysing management information; Communication skills (verbal and written); Being Analytical and Logical; knowledge of Analytical and Statistical Software; knowledge of Business analysis/processes.
Personal Attributes required:
Ability to work accurately under pressure; Ability to interact professionally with clients within and outside UKZN; Very high levels of personal integrity and confidentiality; Client focus; Self-confidence; Reliable; Proactive; Ability to work unsupervised; Ability to work in a team environment; Attention to detail; Analytical and logical skills; Think innovatively.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DATA ANALYST (MANAGEMENT SUPPORT)
ONE YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
PEROMNES GRADE 7
COLLEGE ADMIN OFFICE
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REF NO.: UKZN_ 000500
The successful candidate will be expected to provide support in the planning and decision-making processes of the CHS by mining, extracting, analyzing and reporting management information. Undertaking statistical analysis of data and preparing formal reports for College Leadership and Management. Undertaking and Supporting College Research in collaboration with other Researchers in UKZN; Supporting the College planning & monitoring processes with relevant data reports; Advise on Conceptualizing and implementing appropriate systems in support of the functions of the Division.
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric
• A relevant Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree /Honours/Postgraduate (NQF 8) (maths, stats, information systems or other relevant majors).
• Driver’s License
• At least 4 years’ experience in the handling of Management Information, Institutional Planning and Institutional Research, in a busy and pressurised environment in a large organisation.
Additional Skills:
Proven experience in business analysis and demonstrable knowledge of SQL and databases as well as: Customer relationship skills; Experience in providing and analysing management information; Communication skills (verbal and written); Being Analytical and Logical; knowledge of Analytical and Statistical Software; knowledge of Business analysis/processes.
Personal Attributes required:
Ability to work accurately under pressure; Ability to interact professionally with clients within and outside UKZN; Very high levels of personal integrity and confidentiality; Client focus; Self-confidence; Reliable; Proactive; Ability to work unsupervised; Ability to work in a team environment; Attention to detail; Analytical and logical skills; Think innovatively.
This post reports to the Director Professional Services of the College of Health Sciences. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Prof Fanie Botha on 031-260 3864 or bothasj@ukzn.ac.za. The job profile is available from Ms Nelile Shabalala at shabalalaN@ukzn.ac.za, Tel: 031-260 8201. You are invited to visit the College website at http://chs.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx to learn more about the CHS.
This post is a Contract Position, and the total remuneration package will be aligned with the existing scales for the qualification and experience
The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 February 2025. The University reserves the right not to make any appointment.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form for Support /Professional Services Staff which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za
To apply please click on the link: - https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
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Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”) submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.