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Data Administrator

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 450,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing education, Christel House seeks a Data Administrator. This role ensures accurate data stewardship to aid decision-making and requires a high level of proficiency in data management tools, alongside a degree in a related field. Join a passionate team aiming to make a significant impact on underprivileged children's futures in South Africa.

Benefits

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a data-focused administrative role.
  • Experience using student information systems.
  • Familiarity with data protection legislation.

Responsibilities

  • Administer learner and staff attendance.
  • Manage academic achievement records.
  • Coordinate admissions and CEMIS.

Skills

Data Analysis
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Database management
Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma/Degree in Information Systems
Business Administration
Data Management

Tools

iSAMS
CEMIS
SASAMS
Power Query

Job description

Are you eager to drive significant change in the educational and holistic wellbeing of underprivileged children in South Africa?

Christel House South Africa is a non-profit school which provides no-fee scholarships to students from some of Cape Town’s most under-resourced neighbourhoods and support them for 19 years (grade RR to Gr 12 and five years post-matric) through character-based and career-focused education. The main criterion for admission to Christel House is not evidence of talent, but evidence of poverty. Despite facing significant challenges our students excel. We have an impressive 99% matric pass rate since inception and 97% of our alumni are studying, working or doing both. Key aspects of Christel House’s model include poverty mitigation services in the form of daily transport to school and back, professional health care, nutritious meals, psychosocial counselling, family assistance and college and career planning and support. Christel House manages nine schools around the world of which the Centre in Cape Town, established in 2001, is the only Centre in Africa. Join our dedicated team and be part of a global movement.

About the position:

The Data Administrator provides end to end stewardship of learner, staff and school wide data at Christel House South Africa (CHSA). Working closely with Principals, Educators and support staff, the role ensures that accurate, timely and compliant information flows underpin every instructional, pastoral and operational decision. Core duties centre on eight interconnected domains: attendance, academic achievement, student attitude, school records, admissions &CEMIS, printing logistics, database maintenance, and cross cutting compliance & data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for:

  • Learners and Staff Attendance Administration
  • Learners Academic Achievement Administration
  • Admissions & CEMIS Coordination
  • School Records Management
  • Printing & Examination Logistics
  • Database Maintenance & User Support
  • Compliance & Governance – relayed to statutory laws & statutory bodies
  • Data Analysis & Insights – Preparation of reports for CAO & Executive teams .

Key Requirements:

  • Education & Experience
  • Diploma/Degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a data-focused administrative role, preferably in education.
  • Experience using student information systems like iSAMS, CEMIS, or SASAMS.

Technical & Soft Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power Query, and database systems.
  • Familiarity with WCED and accreditation processes (Umalusi, ISASA).
  • Knowledge of data protection legislation (POPIA, PAIA).
  • Analytical thinking with an aptitude for creative problem solving & initiative.

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Closing Date: All applications must be received by 25 July 2025.
Christel House champions equality and diversity. Appointment rights are reserved.

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