Information Analyst: Education Knowledge And Information Systems

Requirements

National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) and a Three-year relevant qualification. 1-year relevant experience in information management. Knowledge: Excellent oral and written communication skills. High degree of focus on departmental needs, customer satisfaction. Quality orientated. Excellent diagnostic skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal/organisational skills. Strong attention to detail. Through knowledge of knowledge management and information systems. Project Management. Sense of Demographics of WCED. Skills: Literacy (2 Official Languages). Numeracy. Presentation Skills. Decision –making. Computer literacy. Problem solving. Leadership and Planning. Relationship building skills. Coordination. Research skills. Facilitation/Coordination/ Presentation skills. Strong Decision making. Conflict resolution. Meeting skills. Interpersonal relations. In-depth knowledge of Organisation (structure and processes).

Key Responsibilities

Enable access and utilisation of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) and related Information Technology (IT) solutions within the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in collaboration with DotP:CeI: Provide access to users. Facilitate the provisioning of infrastructure (hardware, software and connectivity) to enable utilisation of the EMIS. Provide support and assistance with the development and enhancement of electronic business solutions to enable effective information, knowledge management and business intelligence within the WCED. Assist with continuous integration, development and enhancements to information systems. Maintain EMIS and related systems within the WCED and provide information analysis: Facilitate updates and enhancements to the WCED EMIS and related systems e.g. CEMIS, LURITS, SA-SAMS. Assist with the facilitation of interfaces with other ICT solutions. Perform system and data analysis processes to ensure data integrity. Execute interventions for review and improvement of the EMIS and related systems with relevant stakeholders. Execute and support interventions for review and improvement of the EMIS and related systems. Facilitate Knowledge and Information Management systems user training and support in collaboration with Education Districts: Implement a decentralised training and support process in collaboration with Districts. Assist with the Identification of EMIS training requirements within the WCED. Render support in terms of the publication and dissemination of institutional knowledge and information generated within education information systems: Render support in terms of publication and dissemination of educational information over appropriate platforms. Render support with the integration and diffusion of Knowledge Management systems within the WCED by identifying, updating, promoting and facilitating institutional knowledge techniques. Liaison with stakeholders relating to standardised reporting requests as well as adhoc requests. 251

How to Apply

Enquiries

Mr C Adriaans Tel No: (021) 467 9255