MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of bachelor of science (NQF 7) in Statistics; (attach transcript)
New entrants into the Statistics environment (in other words, applicants must not have previously worked or held a Statistics internship position)
Knowledge of statistical software such as EVIEWS, SPSS, SAS, STATA, R or Python will be an added advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders
Must be a South African citizen
DUTIES
Assist with extracting Institutional data from various information systems using SQL and other approved data extracting tools
Assist with collecting, compiling and organizing Institutional datasets for research and reporting purposes
Perform data cleaning, validation and data wrangling to improve data quality and consistency
Prepare datasets for statistical analysis and dashboard development
Maintain accurate and organized project datasets and supporting development
Perform descriptive statistical analyses using software such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, R or Python
Assist with exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns and relationships
Develop tables, charts and graphs to communicate analytical findings
Support predictive and descriptive analytics projects under supervision
Assist with Interpreting analytical results for Institutional research and reporting
Provide support on Institutional research and data analytics projects
Participate in departmental meetings, workshops and training activities
Maintain project documentation, datasets and analytical records
Assist with project coordination and administrative activities
Perform any other duties related to Academic research, data analytics and reporting as assigned by the supervisor