A Vacancy exist for:
SENIOR SPECIALIST: DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS
All Inclusive Salary package (R): R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum
Benefits: All-inclusive remuneration package of R1 059 105 – R1 247 574 per annum. The successful candidate may structure the total package for a 13th cheque. The employer’s contribution towards Housing, Medical Aid, and Pension is included in the total package.
Contract Type: Permanent
Objective: The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a statutory public entity, an oversight body of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act, No. 67 of 2008. The entity is charged with developing, fostering and maintaining an integrated and transparent national framework for the recognition of learning achievements, ensuring that:
• South African qualifications meet appropriate criteria and are internationally comparable.
• The country’s qualifications are of acceptable quality.
• The quality of education and training is enhanced.
• Access, mobility and progression within education, training and career paths are realised.
SAQA seeks to appoint a Senior Specialist: Data Management & Analysis to implement the data strategy and business processes required to create, maintain, and enhance data.
Reporting to the Senior Manager: Data Management & Analysis, this position will be responsible for the daily management of critical data assets, providing overall guidance and governance oversight for an allocated dataset, and actively managing the data.
| Requirements are: |
• An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF Level 7 or equivalent. • A relevant NQF level 8 qualification will be an advantage. • Eight years of relevant work experience, including two years of working with large relational databases. • Experience and exposure in the post-school education system will be an advantage. |
| Duties : |
• Manage critical data assets, ensuring governance, accuracy and compliance with data standards. • Provide oversight for datasets, ensuring high-quality data management. • Develop, refine and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to data management and analysis. • Provide expert advice and guidance on data quality, validation and compliance-related issues. • Lead, plan and ensure the successful completion of complex technical projects and initiatives. • Prepare and present technical reports for SAQA’s governance structures, including executive and board-level committees. • Conduct, oversee or guide high-level, data-driven research to generate insights and recommendations that inform SAQA’s operational strategy and decision-making. • Represent SAQA in high-level forums, contributing to discussions on data management and analytics. • Facilitate training for external data suppliers on the use of SAQA’s load specifications and data validation tools. • Design and deliver training programs to strengthen SAQA staff proficiency in data literacy and analytical skills. • Coach, mentor and train team members to build analytical capacity and expertise. |
Closing On: 2025-11-13
SAQA will verify credit and criminal records as well as qualifications.
SAQA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post and will only communicate with short listed candidates.