Coordinator: Career Hub & Data Analytics at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The incumbent leads the strategic implementation of learner support, data analytics, and performance monitoring within the UP-PUA. They manage the Career Hub, guiding learners in career planning and university readiness. The position develops and maintains learner tracking systems to identify trends and at-risk learners. It supports evidence-based decision-making through performance reporting and analytics. Programme evaluation, research, and publication contribute to continuous improvement.  Success mentoring ensures sustained academic and personal development for learners from high school into university. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate's key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees the Career Hub by managing learner guidance, parental engagement, and academic support initiatives to enhance student readiness and career development.
• Develops and manages data analytics and tracking systems to monitor learner progression and inform targeted interventions.
• Provides strategic data analysis and performance reporting to support evidence-based decision-making with the Director’s Office.
• Leads programme evaluations and survey initiatives while contributing as a member of the research to support data analysis and insights for the Pre-University Academy.
• Coordinates the Success Mentoring Programme to support learners’ academic progress, well-being, and transition into university and beyond.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An MSc degree in Science Education OR an MEd in Education 

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in 
• Experience in career guidance and subject choice information;
• Experience in course coordination;
• Experience with After or out-of-school programmes for High school learners; 
• Experience in the use of appropriate systems (preferably PeopleSoft, and the PS Financial module);
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research;
• Data Analytics & Reporting;
• Education Data & Research;
• Experience in working with data;
• Experience in an academic environment and the development of e-learning material
• Experience in the development of online tools;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• The incumbent shall be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following:
• Data-driven decision making
• Student support and mentoring skills
• Stakeholder communication and collaboration
• Programme and project management
• Analytical and research expertise
• Report Writing and Presentation Skills
• A sound understanding of the higher education environment 
• An informed appreciation of the challenges associated with STEM/STEAM education within the schooling sector
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer literacy, 
• Diligence, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to work
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A positive attitude, resilience, and high levels of motivation and professional energy

 
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• A PhD in Education
• Experience working within the tertiary education space

CLOSING DATE: 12 March 2026