Job Description

Duties/Pligte

Annual submission of research outputs to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)

Quality control of validated publications. Quality control of DHET spreadsheets. Quality control of Human Resource data. Following up on outstanding information in the electronic information management system for research outputs [Symplectic Elements, Annual Collections Module (ACM)]. Quality control of the journals database. Investigating publications not nominated or not claimed for subsidy purposes. Assisting with system reports and requests for future reporting. Assisting with creative outputs information validation.

Division for Research Development (DRD) research-related information

Maintaining and regularly updating the DRD's list serves and distribution lists. Maintaining and regularly updating the DRD's shared information platform for staff members (policies, guidelines, information sets, selected datasets, templates, etc). Assisting with the collection and extraction of research-related information datasets as required for various reporting purposes (Quarterly Management Reports, Annual Report to Senate, etc). Assisting with the collection of research-related information required for the DRD website and other platforms and reports, as required. Collating research-related news from the SU news carousel and other sources for use in reporting and on the DRD Research for Impactdigital platform.



Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
A relevant tertiary qualification (NQF 6) with a focus on information management or data analytics. Three years' relevant experience in an information management/data analytics position. Excellent computer proficiency with regards to the Microsoft Office package, specifically advanced competency with MS Excel. Advanced competency in working with large information/data sets. Advanced data analysis capabilities. The ability to extract, collect and organise information/data from various sources according to set criteria. Excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to function independently and effectively within a team. Excellent communication skills. Excellent organisational skills. The ability to multi-task and function under high pressure. Attention to detail and a sense of responsibility. Knowledge of document control and recordkeeping practices. Knowledge of office management systems and procedures. Knowledge of information/data management best practices. Knowledge and understanding of information/data extraction best practices. Understanding of the higher education landscape/environment and the role of research information management.



Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Previous experience with the DHET annual submission of research publications. Experience with research-related information management in a higher education institution. Experience with utilisation of research-related information for reportwriting. * Knowledge of website design and maintenance.