Parktown: Data Manager – (18 Months Fixed Term Contract – Wits SBIMB) posted by AJ Personnel

Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

To manage research data and associated activities for Mental Health Projects at the SBIMB.
To develop and maintain Databases, including REDCap, by tracking data collection and storage, managing quality control of data for research projects

Division:

Location:

Key Performance Areas
Data Management -:

Maintain safe and secure storage of all electronic data
Maintain research participant confidentiality
Contribute to the development of SOPs for the use and maintenance of the databases
Ensure that all data files from field sites are uploaded timeously into the central REDCap database or as required for a research study
Assist the external data managers with checking of forms/databases for missing and/or inconsistent data
Software development and maintenance

Data Security and Sharing -:

Quality Control-:

Ensure that databases are up to date
Run data quality checks and liaise with project sites regarding data quality and errors
Resolve data discrepancies with the appropriate parties
Ensure that all data cleaning and correction activities are fully documented. Report Management -:
Identifying errors and inconsistencies in reports.
Assisting Data scientists with resolution of errors and inconsistencies.
Assisting the Data manager in the management of project-related reports.

Support Data Management -:

Required minimum education and training:

Required minimum work experience:

3 years’ experience in databases and programming, preferably in a research environment.
Proven experience as a Data Manager (minimum 1 to 2 years)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

TO APPLY:

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
Closing date: 09 January 2026
Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note:

WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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