Junior Data Analyst at Mancosa

Core Purpose

The core purpose of the job is to comply with initiatives relating to the key institutional objectives of growth, stakeholder engagement, and academic excellence. In doing so the incumbent is responsible for performing a wide range of initiatives related to interpreting data and analyzing results using statistical techniques.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Reporting daily targets by key tracking points to the unit manager and through discussions providing suggestions for the improvement
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, and provide ongoing reports
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings
• Responsible for reconciling weekly sales records to finance registrations
• Identify Top and new programme sales
• Keep abreast of all competitors and offerings
• Track actuals against targets
• Preparing various exhibits for Reviews and team meeting presentations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent qualification

EXPERIENCE

• A proven track record of performance with at least 1-2 years of increasing Marketing/Customer Marketing/Sales responsibility and strong relationships/her with customer(s)
• Fluent English Desired
• Understands drivers of profitability and margins; uses fact-based information (customer data, research, CRM, etc) to make decisions; develops insightful conclusions from complex information.
• Spends time learning and understanding the student/target market
• Able to communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders (verbally, write-ups, presentations)

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge and a clear understanding of policies, procedures, and rules that govern the Higher Education environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Computer literate
• The individual must be driven by service excellence and can communicate effectively within a high-functioning team environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive
• Assertive
• Easily adaptable to change
• Must be able to multi-task

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will be required to work overtime and during the weekends
• Will be required to travel as required