Job Description

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.


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

Advert Reference Number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line.

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 endeavor 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.