Chief Director: Eastern Cape Provincial Office at Statistics South Africa

key Performance Areas

• Direct and manage the fieldwork operations and data collection
• Drive and direct marketing, dissemination and user information services
• Direct and coordinate the development of the Provincial National Statistics System (NSS)
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies, policies, processes and procedures
• Direct and manage financial and human resources within the provincial office.

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Demography/ Geography/ Population Studies
• Training in Leadership and Management, Project Management, Research and Survey Methodology; Computer software packages e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Customer / Marketing focus, Financial and Asset Management, Labour Relations , Strategic Management, Change Management
• 5 years of relevant experience at senior managerial level, Experience in Managerial or project management, Data collection by fieldwork, analysis and report writing and experience in Census taking activities
• Knowledge of national and international standards and practices, Survey Methodologies, Project Management, Computer Software packages, Government Acts, Knowledge of profiles of users and stakeholders and their specific requirements
• Knowledge of Marketing, Labour Relations, Financial Management and Strategic planning
• A valid driver’s license