DATA PROCESSING EXECUTIVE – Botswana Examinations Council (BEC)

DESCRIPTION

Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is mandated under Section 5 of the Botswana Examinations Council Act CAP 58:03 (as Amended by BEC Amendment Act No. 19 of 2020) to manage and conduct examinations and assessment in general education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). BEC has developed a new strategy and consequently, a new structure that is aligned to the strategy.
The organization wishes to attract into the following positions, results oriented professionals, with solid leadership experience, who are driven by a passion for excellence

DATA PROCESSING EXECUTIVE

Main Purpose Of The Job
Plan, organise and supervise the conduct of data processing work to generate cleaned data sets and reports that meet the needs of users, and that are in accordance with established
procedures, rules and principles. Ascertain the confidential and accurate processing of data and generation of reports for all levels of assessments undertaken by the Council

Position Requirements

Key performance areas:
• Provide inputs to the development and review of strategy, policy, procedures, processes, rules, regulations and standards for the department
• Plan, organise and coordinate data processing activities to ensure adherence to examination deadlines; and communicate the schedule of work to the team
• Develop and implement data security guidelines and procedures to ensure that data is processed under secure conditions; and ensure that the team adheres to security and confidentiality procedures at all times during the processing of confidential data and information
• Resolve technical problems relating to database management and generation of
reports, and escalate to Core Systems unit if resolution cannot be done at own level
• Monitor systems efficiencies

Qualification & Experience:
• At least a Degree in IT or a relevant field from a recognised institution. A Masters
will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience post-qualification in a similar position, and at least
3 years should be at a professional or equivalent level.

Key Competencies:
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Mentoring and coaching
• Negotiation, networking & relationship building
• Organisational Skills
• Research, critical thinking, analytical & problem-solving