Western Cape Government is hiring Data Analyst: Youth-Service and After School Programme Sector

Job Summary

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. 

Data Analyst: Youth-Service and After School Programme Sector, Ref No. CAS 15/2024

Closing date: 29 April 2024

Location: Cape Town, CBD

Remuneration

R 294 321 per annum  (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Requirements

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.

Masters degree in Information Systems, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance; Experience in the after school sector, research and knowledge management; A valid (Code B or higher driving licence). 

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Duties and 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 identify problems and potential solutions.

This includes managing data capture, 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 organisaton; Packaging data for presentations and decision making;

Communications with stakeholders (internal and external) on data gathering, systems and analysis of data.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of the following: Social Science; Information Sciences; Quantitive and qualitative analytical capability; Ability to perform the following: Interpret and present complex data and statistics for a non-technical audience (written, visually and verbally); Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Skills needed: Organising and executing; Coping with pressures and setbacks; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Programming and API development.

How to Apply

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.

These candidates will be required to 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.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

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 0861 370 214.

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.