Deputy Director: Social Statistics Assessment Ref No: 03/01/26HO at Statistics South Africa

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Statistics/Social Sciences/ Demography,
• Training in official statistics, data quality including the use of SASQAF,
• MS Office suite and MS Project, At least 3-4 years’ relevant experience at ASD level and exposure in statistical production processes in the field of social surveys and exposure in data quality assessment using SASQAF,
• Knowledge of international guidelines and methodologies as applicable to the field of social statistics such as labour market statistics, population statistics, poverty and inequality etc,
• Knowledge of fundamentals principles of official statistics,
• Statistics Act and legislations, Knowledge of various statistical standards and classification systems ,
• Knowledge of statistical processes and the statistical value chain/generic statistical business process model,
• Planning, time management, communication, interpretation, conceptualising and problem-solving skills,
• An innovative and analytical thinker who is a good communicator, committed, organised and consistent,
• Ability to think strategically and show perseverance,
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines,
• Willingness to travel.

CLOSING DATE: 06 February 2026