SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary school students in South Africa. SPARK Schools provide transformational education innovation through our blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.
Our blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values driven and highly entrepreneurial organisation; and is looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Requirements
Purpose of Role:
The Data and Technology Consultant operates at an executive level and is responsible for developing and governing our information technology and data strategy in order to drive intelligent business decisions and build scalable systems to support the rapid growth of the SPARK network.
This role oversees the optimisation of current systems and critical business processes while also being accountable for the implementation of new technologies, ensuring that they meet the business requirements and that they are delivered on time and within budget.
The Data and Technology Consultant develops data procedures and policies, and works closely with various functions within the SPARK business to collect, prepare, organize, protect and analyze data assets while ensuring that the company meets industry best practices. This will often require that they lead interdisciplinary project teams to improving and streamlining data systems SPARK Schools while ensuring compliance to the relevant regulations (POPIA, GDPR etc.)
A successful candidate will have a proven track record in data management, information technology systems and tools. A strong background in IT, mathematics, analytics, business leadership and will be advantageous.
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
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Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria: