Assistant Director: Economics Ref No: 07/01/26HO at Statistics South Africa

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Economics/ Statistics/ Accounting.
• Training in System of National Accounts (SNA), as well as other international guidelines and methodologies as applicable to the work area, e.g.
• Handbook on Supply and Use Tables (SUT) and Input-Output tables with extensions and applications and other subject specific manuals. Training in SAS, Introduction to Project Management,
• Introduction to economic indicators and analysis, Labour Relations and Financial Management,
• At least 1 – 2 years’ supervisory experience in a similar field.
• Knowledge of the System of National Accounts (SNA),
• System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA-Central Framework and SEEA-Ecosystem Accounting) and various relevant classification systems,
• Ability to plan, work and meet timelines, Innovative, analytical thinker and good communicator that works well in a team,
• Should be organised and able to think strategically and communicate processes effectively,
• Competence in the use of office software packages such as MS Office, specifically Excel,
• Word and Power Point, Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong numeric and analytical skills.

CLOSING DATE: 06 February 2026