SENIOR MANAGER: DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS

SENIOR MANAGER: DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS

Closing Date: June 9, 2025
All Inclusive Salary Package: R1 216 824 – R1 433 355 per annum
Benefits: All-inclusive remuneration package of R1 216 824 – R1 433 355 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 Manager: Data Management and Analysis to provide strategic leadership for SAQA’s Data Management and Analysis unit. This position will ensure the integrity, quality and effective use of data to support SAQA’s objectives to inform decision-making. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
Requirements are:

Minimum Qualifications

  • An appropriate, recognised qualification at NQF level 8, with preference for a qualification in Information Management, Statistics, Data Science or equivalent.
  • A relevant NQF level 9 qualification will be an advantage.

Minimum Experience

  • Eight years’ relevant work experience, of which five must be in a management position.
  • International experience and exposure in the Education sector will be an advantage.

Knowledge, skills and competencies

  • Data analysis, including knowledge of technical tools and programming.
  • Good knowledge of relational databases and education management information systems.
  • Statistical analysis and modelling skills.
  • Strategic leadership.
  • Transformational leadership with strong influence.
  • Business acumen.
  • Resilience, attention to detail and sound judgement.
  • Good knowledge of the Education sector legislative and regulatory environment.
  • People Management.
Key performance areas:
  • Develop a data management and analysis strategy aligned with SAQA’s objectives.
  • Develop, implement and continuously monitor operational and annual performance plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Lead high-level engagements with NQF stakeholders and partners on data-related initiatives.
  • Oversee optimisation of the NQF Management Information System and its associated databases.
  • Lead the planning and production of enterprise-level data and reporting.
  • Lead the implementation of data analytics tools and techniques to support insights generation and reporting.
  • Provide oversight and direction on best practices for data analytics and business intelligence.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with data management and analysis.
  • Ensure ethical data usage and adherence to security standards.
  • Develop and manage the unit’s budget.
  • Oversee internal and external reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Manage, mentor and guide staff.
  • Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage stakeholder relations.
  • Provide strategic advice to the Executives.

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.

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