Postion Summary:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Data Analyst who will provide an analysis service to internal and external users. This will be done using the NRF’s internal data generated through various business processes as well as external data harvested mainly within the South African National System of Innovation (NSI). Services include performing of actual analysis to address specific requests for analysis, as well as the development of online analysis capability that is accessible to internal and external users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acquire data or access to data from primary or secondary data sources required to populate the NRF’s Data Ecosystem
- Develop and implement PowerBI reports and dashboards, databases, as well as data collection systems where required source data that are not yet curated
- Oversee and perform quality assurance processes on data including data clean-up on existing data and systems
- Collaborate with the stakeholder’s requiring analytics and develop a scope of work for the required analysis
- Perform scheduled and Ad Hoc descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analysis on data emanating from the NRF’s internal databases as well as external databases
- Apply statistical methods to analyse data as well as the generation of narrative reports, tables and graphic representations
- Provide data required for the NRF’s statutory reporting as required
- This includes the development and maintenance of standard Power BI reporting
- Identify and assist with the scoping and development of recurring analysis requirements that can potentially be included in the NRF’s business intelligence systems
- Identify data gaps and participate in the definition and scoping of new processes or improvements to current business processes
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7
Minimum Experience:
- 3-5 years
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics and/or Information science, Computer Science or related (NQF 7)
- At least 3years’ experience in a data intensive environment, including the development, implementation of reporting and analysis
Experience:
- Project management skills
- Stakeholder ManagementLogical and critical thinkingGood interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationPresentation capabilitiesData collection, analysis, and presentationStrong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities
Knowledge:
- Thorough understanding of the various segments National System of Innovation (NSI)
- Knowledge of the South African Higher Education System
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL databases
- Knowledge of PowerBI report developmentKnowledge of reporting packages such as Advanced Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, and power queries, SPSS and R
- Knowledge of various types of data modelling including linear and logistic regression
- Knowledge of Citation databases and Research Analysis tools e
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- Scopus; SciVal; Web of Science; InCites
The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.
Desired Skills:
- Skilled in applied field of position
- Knowledge to be relevant
- Responsible in performing duties
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) is established by an Act of Parliament and mandated to contribute to national development by supporting, promoting and advancing research and human capacity development, through funding and the provision of the necessary research infrastructure, in order to facilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology, including humanities, social sciences and indigenous knowledge; and supporting and promoting public awareness of, and engagement with, science. The NRF is a well-established organisation that is highly networked within the knowledge system, nationally and internationally. It is the principal organisation responsible for promoting the national research enterprise and is the primary public funder of postgraduate students and researchers and provider of research infrastructure in the country. It has well-developed, best practice research evaluation and support systems.