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  • Posted: Sep 20, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • ADvTECH leads the private sector in the fields of education and resourcing, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa through the provision of education, training, skills development and career placement services. Our purpose is to ignite a life-long passion for continuous learning and personal career dev...
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    Institutional Research Analyst

    The purpose of the job:

    • To lead the institutional research portfolio by delivering high-quality data analysis and research insights that guide institutional strategy, academic planning, and operational decision-making. The role integrates internal data, external trends, and policy shifts to support evidence-based management and institutional effectiveness.

    Reporting to:

    • The candidate will report to the Head Institutional Research

    KPA / Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this Position 

    • Institutional Research Strategy and Execution
    • Design and lead institutional research strategy and plans aligned with CAT and broader institutional priorities
    • Identify data needs across academic and administrative units and develop response strategies
    • Scope integrated institutional dashboards and performance monitoring tools
    • Support evidence-based policy and planning across the institution
    • Contribute to regulatory submissions and strategic reporting
    • Analytical Intelligence and Data Management
    • Conduct internal research focusing on enrolment patterns, admissions, and staff workloads
    • Monitor graduate employability, student success, retention, and progression
    • Develop predictive models for institutional planning
    • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data sources used for decision-making
    • Guide data collection, analysis, and interpretation standards
    • Environmental Scanning and Sector Intelligence
    • Scan the education environment for relevant shifts and trends
    • Analyse trends in national results (e.g., matric outcomes) and sector reports
    • Conduct benchmarking studies against peer institutions
    • Translate emerging issues into actionable institutional insight
    • Provide foresight on academic and operational risks
    • Insight Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
    • Prepare and deliver research findings to Leadership, Senate, and other relevant stakeholders.
    • Create accessible reports and visualisations for diverse audiences
    • Facilitate data-driven workshops with academic and support staff
    • Respond to ad hoc data requests from internal stakeholders
    • Promote data-informed decision-making across all units

    Qualification

    • Minimum of a Master’s Degree
    • PhD—Advantageous

    Experience:

    • Minimum of 3 years as a Institutional Research/Data Analytics
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Higher Education Research Environment

    Competencies:

    • Institutional Research Design
    • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
    • Strategic Planning Support
    • Data Visualisation and Interpretation
    • Communication of Research Insights
    • Policy and Trend Analysis
    • Analytical Thinking
    • Strategic Awareness
    • Communication Effectiveness
    • Collaboration
    • Integrity
    • Initiative

    Other Special Requirements:

    • Occasional travel between campuses or the central office may be required. 
    • Must work extended hours during peak academic calendar/scheduling periods.
    • High tolerance for structured, process-driven work. 
       

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    Interested and qualified? Go to ADvTECH on theiietertiary.simplify.hr to apply

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