Senior Data Analyst

• Department: DataFirst
• Faculty: Faculty of Commerce
• Closing date: 13 November 2026

SENIOR DATA ANALYST (Payclass 10; Permanent) DataFirst Faculty of Commerce

Please note that only applications from suitably qualified members of the permanent and temporary UCT staff will be considered.

Overview of the role: DataFirst is a research data service based at the University of Cape Town that improves access to African microdata for research and evidence-informed policymaking. We curate and disseminate public-use datasets through our open data portal and operate Africa's only secure Remote Access Data Enclave, enabling researchers to analyse sensitive data in a secure environment.

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to play a leading role in DataFirst's data services and operations. The successful candidate will take primary responsibility for the administration of the Secure Data Enclave, including preparing and curating restricted-access datasets, supporting researchers, liaising with data depositors and IT service providers, and ensuring that research outputs meet international standards for secure data access. The role also includes preparing public-use datasets for dissemination through the DataFirst data portal, training and mentoring Data Analysts, and contributing to the delivery of quantitative data analysis training for researchers.

We are looking for someone with strong quantitative, analytical and problem -solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences. The ideal candidate will have experience working with survey microdata, data curation, and secure research data environments, together with a commitment to high-quality service, innovation, and continuous learning. This is a full- time, permanent position.

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Closing date: 13 November 2026 Reference: ID 1573

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