French-Speaking Data Analyst
Description
We require a French-speaking Data Analyst to work on Francophone African datasets deposited with DataFirst for resharing. The incumbent will convert data into research-ready formats. They will also source and cite published research that is based on our Francophone African data. We are looking for applicants with a talent for quickly learning new tasks and who show attention to detail. They must also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Requirements include:
- Master’s Degree in Economics or Statistics or any cognate discipline
- A high degree of competence in the Stata or R statistical software programmes
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, and analyse data
- Skills in working with quantitative projects
Responsibilities include:
- Data quality checking
- Data anonymisation
- Metadata creation in French and English
- Citation management in French and English
Both part-time and full-time contract Data Analyst positions are available. UCT’s remuneration rates apply according to the applicant’s degree/qualification.
To apply, please e-mail the following documents in a single pdf file to datafirst@uct.ac.za:
- Cover letter, and
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
“UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities.” Our Employment Equity Policy is available at www.hr.uct.ac.za/hr/policies/employ_equity
UCT reserves the right not to appoint.