Deputy Director: Economic Statistics Assessment Ref No 04/01/26HO 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 3 - 4 years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in a similar field; Knowledge of SNA,
• Government Financial Statistics (GFS) and various classification systems.
• Competence in the use of office software packages such as MS Office, specifically Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Ability to plan work and meet timelines, innovative, analytical thinker, good communicator, works in a team.
• Should be organised, able to think strategically, to be committed, able to show perseverance, be consistent, balanced and communicate processes effectively.
• This position will suite a person with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong numeric and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel,
• A valid driver’s licence.

CLOSING DATE: 06 February 2026