Human Capital Data & Insight Specialist: Three-year fixed Term at Central Energy Fund (CEF)

EQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BCom Honours degree (NQF8) in Human Resources Management, Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ relevant experience in data analysis, reporting, and quality assurance, preferably within a corporate services, public sector or relevant environment.
• Proven experience engaging with senior and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record of improving data quality and reporting credibility.
• HR Analytics, data governance or BI certification is required.
• Master’s degree (NQF 9) in Human Resources Management, Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Management or related qualification will serve as an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Human Capital Data Quality & Governance

• Validate the completeness, accuracy and consistency of all departmental data submitted for reporting.
• Identify data anomalies, gaps, duplications or inaccuracies; conduct root-cause analysis; and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain master datasets and ensure single source of truth across all CS functions.
• Develop and maintain processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across Corporate Services units.
• Conduct regular data audits to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness
• Implement data governance practices, including version control, standardised definitions, and master data management.
• Support policy compliance monitoring by providing evidence-based insights on process effectiveness.

Human Capital Analysis, Insights and executive reporting assurance

• Consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual data for the entire Corporate Services portfolio to support relevant reporting.
• Develop dashboards and analytics (Power BI/Excel/SharePoint) for GE: CS and relevant governance committees.
• Prepare data packs by synthesising metrics across HRBP, L&D, Wellness, REM, OD, Corporate Affairs and Facilities and submit to Group HRBP to include in EXCO/Board/Committee reporting.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights, trends, risks and recommendations.
• Support AGM and Corporate Plan reporting through robust metrics and analysis.
• Analyse HC data to identify trends, risks and workforce implications.
• Translate data into meaningful insights to support workforce planning, capability planning and organisational decision-making.
• Support scenario planning and evidence-based strategic discussions.
• Align HC metrics and reporting approaches with leading HR analytics and public-sector best practices.
• Benchmark HC indicators where appropriate and recommend improvements.
• Advise HC leaders on improving data capture, interpretation and use=

Systems & Integration Oversight

• Oversee integrity of HRIS data and reporting outputs (without system administration).
• Identify opportunities for standardisation, automation and reporting efficiencies.
• Maintain central reporting tools, SharePoint lists, databases and analytics models.
• Collaborate with HR Systems, ICT and OD to standardise data definitions and reporting structures.
• Ensure alignment between operational systems (e.g., payroll, HRIS, LMS, facilities systems) and Corporate Services reporting requirements.
• Support automation initiatives (Power Automate, SharePoint workflows) to improve data reliability and efficiency

Governance, Compliance & Audit Support

• Prepare audit-ready datasets and documentation for internal/external auditors.
• Ensure adherence to data protection and confidentiality governance (POPIA, PFMA, internal controls).
• Monitor compliance with reporting standards and escalate material discrepancies

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a central liaison between Corporate Services functions to ensure alignment of data standards and reporting practices.
• Partner with IT and external vendors to streamline system integration and automation.
• Provide training and support to Corporate Services staff on data quality practices and usage of dashboards.
• Challenge inconsistent or poor-quality data constructively and professionally.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the GE: Corporate Services on HC data matters

Closing Date:  25 February 2026