Job Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Data Science/ Statistics/ Economics/ Econometrics; Training in Project Management, Statistics Analysis, Training in SAS or other statistical packages, 5 years of experience at a middle/ senior managerial level and exposure in the relevant field; Extensive knowledge in official and national statistics, Experience in census/surveys or administrative data collection/ registers; Extensive knowledge of statistical and other related legislations; Extensive knowledge of data quality & management; Extensive knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems and indicator development; Extensive knowledge of Census, Survey and administrative data methodologies; Ability to articulate abstract concepts simply to stakeholders, high level of conceptual and abstract thinking, excellent problem solving and analytical skills, report writing skills, An innovative thinker with diversity awareness, creativity, assertiveness, open for change and improvement, self- driven, result-driven and team player.
Duties
Establish and manage partnership with stakeholders within the Economic Statistics Subsystem, Manage capacity building to Entities of the NSS, Manage and address data, quality and capacity gaps for all data producing entities, Ensure the implementation of clearance protocol for Economic Statistics Subsystem, Ensure development and review of sector strategies and plans, Manage staff and other resources of the Directorate.
What is the Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Location
Head Office
How to Apply
Ms S Twala Tel No: (012) 310 8326
All applications must be submitted online on the following link: www.statssa.gov.za/recruitment
Apply Before:
29 June 2026
Reference No:
07/06/26HO
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