Main purpose: To collect, process and analyse market data to support strategic decision-making.

Minimum qualification and experience: B Degree or National Diploma in Statistics, Mathematics or Computer Science (NQF 6/7). Three years’ experience in Data Analytics or Business Intelligence.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Collection and Processing of Data. Analysis and Reporting on Data Findings. Support the Development of Data Analytics Specialist Area.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Sound knowledge of data management. Sound knowledge of database structures. Strong knowledge of databases and data analysis procedures. Knowledge of statistics for analysing datasets. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research. Knowledge of public sector legal environment. Advanced MS Office Suite proficiency, particularly MS-Excel and MS-Access. SAS programming proficiency. MS-SQL Server and SQL language proficiency. Knowledge on link charts. Team player. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Deadline driven. Customer focussed. Results oriented.

Technical skills: Communication. Interpersonal. Analytical. Presentation. Report writing. Risk management. Mentorship and coaching. Planning and organising. Time management.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Sound knowledge of data management. Sound knowledge of database structures. Strong knowledge of databases and data analysis procedures. Knowledge of statistics for analysing datasets. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research. Knowledge of public sector legal environment. Advanced MS Office Suite proficiency, particularly MS-Excel and MS-Access. SAS programming proficiency. SQL language proficiency. Knowledge on link charts. Team player. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Deadline driven. Customer focussed. Results oriented.

• The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
• Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates.
• All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures and a favourable end report is essential.
• Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received means that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.
• The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans, Coloureds, and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
• The salary offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
• Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.

Contact information

Seipati Manamela