PRINCIPAL INFORMATION ANALYST: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

REGISTRAR’S DIVISION

PRINCIPAL INFORMATION ANALYST: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

(PEROMNES GRADE 7)

INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

Institutional Planning (IP) at UKZN reports to the Registrar. The department focuses primarily on its statutory reporting to DHET in the areas of student, staff, and space as well as the provision of management information (MI) to support college and school operations, planning and decision-making processes at UKZN.

IP coordinates and undertakes holistic institutional planning and reporting in line with DHET regulations.

The purpose of the post (job) is to support the planning, monitoring and reporting systems by:

• Extracting, analysing, and reporting management information.
• Undertaking statistical analysis and preparing formal reports for Executive and Management.
• Supporting the institutional planning, monitoring and reporting processes.
• Providing leadership in the areas of statutory planning and reporting and, data management.
• Conceptualising and implementing appropriate systems in support of the functions of the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant bachelor’s degree (maths, stats, information systems or other relevant majors) or equivalent qualification with a strong quantitative research component.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the provision of Management Information for , Institutional Planning, and - Research, in a busy and pressurised environment in a higher education institution.
• Proven experience in SQL and database management
• Proficiency in HEMIS and knowledge of DHET definitions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This appointment will be made in line with theUniversity Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 29 September 2026.

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specific topic.

All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal, The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

REGISTRAR’S DIVISION

PRINCIPAL INFORMATION ANALYST: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

(PEROMNES GRADE 7)

INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

Institutional Planning (IP) at UKZN reports to the Registrar. The department focuses primarily on its statutory reporting to DHET in the areas of student, staff, and space as well as the provision of management information (MI) to support college and school operations, planning and decision-making processes at UKZN.

IP coordinates and undertakes holistic institutional planning and reporting in line with DHET regulations.

The purpose of the post (job) is to support the planning, monitoring and reporting systems by:

• Extracting, analysing, and reporting management information.
• Undertaking statistical analysis and preparing formal reports for Executive and Management.
• Supporting the institutional planning, monitoring and reporting processes.
• Providing leadership in the areas of statutory planning and reporting and, data management.
• Conceptualising and implementing appropriate systems in support of the functions of the Department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant bachelor’s degree (maths, stats, information systems or other relevant majors) or equivalent qualification with a strong quantitative research component.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the provision of Management Information for , Institutional Planning, and - Research, in a busy and pressurised environment in a higher education institution.
• Proven experience in SQL and database management
• Proficiency in HEMIS and knowledge of DHET definitions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This appointment will be made in line with theUniversity Guidelines/benchmarks which are available on the University Vacancies website on http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Academic-Process-Proc-Guides.aspx

Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service. The total remuneration package offered includes benefits.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 29 September 2026.

Short-listed candidates may be expected to do a presentation on a specifictopic.

All applicants are required to apply online on Career Portal, https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”)submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.

Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (“the University”) is required to process any Personal Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 “POPIA”)submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University’s recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and / or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.