Data Analyst: Youth-Service and After School Programme Sector (12 month contract position), Ref No. CAS 15/2024 R1Data Analyst: Youth-Service and After School Programme Sector (12 month contract position), Ref No. CAS 15/2024 R1 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• 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. 

Minimum Requirements    

• 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.

Recommendation    

• 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• 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.

Competencies    

• 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.

Remuneration    

• R 308 154 per annum  (Salary level 7) plus 37% in lieu of benefits