Fresh Jobs at Statistics South Africa

key Performance Areas

• Manage data quality assessment for economic statistics products
• Ensure the development of independent quality assessment reports for economic statistics products
• Manage and coordinate the process of certifying statistics as official
• Ensure the development and review of data quality instruments and tools
• Ensure the development of policies and procedures processes and plans
• Manage staff and other resources of the Directorate.

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Accounting/ Economics/ Econometrics
• Training in official statistics, data quality including the use of SASQAF
• MS Office suite and MS Project 
• 5 years of experience at a middle/ senior managerial level and exposure of the following
• Statistical production process in the field of economic surveys and data quality assessment using SASQAF
• Knowledge of the Fundamental principles of official statistics, Statistics Act and legislations, Various statistical standards and classification systems
• Knowledge of statistical processes and the statistical value chain/generic statistical business process model
• Knowledge of international guidelines and methodologies as applicable to the field of economic statistics such as national accounts price statistics, Labour market statistics and government finance statistics etc. 

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key Performance Areas

• Develop district tactical and operational plans
• Manage fieldwork operations/ services in the district
• Manage Corporate Services in the district
• Conduct stakeholder engagements to communicate, market and disseminate Stats SA products and services at district level
• Manage staff and other resources

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Mathematics/ Demography/ Geography/Financial Management/ Accounting/ Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Facilities Management/ Security Management/ Logistics
• Training in research, sampling techniques, survey methods, financial management, marketing, stakeholder relations, customer focus, fleet management, logistics management, risk management, report writing, SASQAF Training
• 3-4 years’ experience as an Assistant Director in relevant fields such field operations, statistical support and coordination and Corporate Services
• Knowledge of survey methodologies, project management, financial management, strategic management, risk management, HR management, facilities management, asset management, public management

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key Performance Areas

• Lead and direct the profiling of large and complex businesses
• Lead and manage the maintenance of all identified statistical business units
• Lead, manage and monitor the quality of the statistical business register
• Lead innovation, and methodological development for the business register
• Lead and manage the classification of businesses in respect of both economic activities as well as institutional sector
• Lead the development of policies and procedures; processes; and plans
• Direct and manage staff and other resources of the chief directorate.

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Business Management/ Economics/ Statistics/ Data Science 
• Training in Total Quality Management, Project Management, Financial Management, Data Science
• 5 years’ of experience at senior managerial level in the statistical production processes
• Extensive experience in data collection, statistical analysis, business classification, managing and supervising a team
• A good understanding of the South African business environment and including the understanding of VAT/TAX legislation
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Financial Management, Business Management, Economics, Statistics, Business registration and Taxation, Management
• A valid driver’s license. 

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key Performance Areas

• 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.

Prerequisites

• 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.

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key Performance Areas

• Align standards development initiatives with organisational and national priorities
• Develop, review and update the statistical standards related policies, technical documentation, guidelines, and metadata templates
• Conduct and support environmental scanning activities to inform the development of national, regional, and international standards.

Prerequisites

• A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Statistics / Demography / Data Science/ Economics / Econometrics
• Training in Official Statistics, MS Office Suite Survey Methodology, Quality Management, Policy Development,Suite of standards development courses,Training Skills Course
• 0-12 months’ experience in the statistical production process or related field
• Various statistical standards and classification systems
• Knowledge of statistical processes and statistical value chain
• Knowledge of Fundamental principles of official statistics
• Statistics Act and other legislations
• Knowledge of the development, maintenance and implementation of standards
• Knowledge of various frameworks governing production of population and social statistics and economic statistics

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key Performance Areas

• Conduct system analysis and planning
• Refine the draft design artefacts based on the solution design
• Conduct analysis and design during solution delivery
• Facilitate systems maintenance and support

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Information Technology (IT)/ Computer Science/ Information System
• Training in Agile software development methodologies, ITIL/ COBIT certification, DevOps, Project Management
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in practicing systems analysis and design in the general software development lifecycle
• Training in solutions architecture and design
• Application of agile software development methodologies 
• Knowledge of Data modelling/processing, End-to-end technology, Data and applications operations
• Understanding of Technology trends

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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

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key Performance Areas

• Develop and maintain analytical/statistical solutions.
• Maintain and support of analytics systems.
• Implement systems.
• Test systems.

Prerequisites

• A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Technology (IT)/ Computer Science/ Information Systems.
• Training in Agile Software Development Methodologies, Scrum Fundamentals understanding Agile development environments, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAS/Statistical training.
• 3-4 years of experience in a software development life cycle.
• Knowledge of requirement gathering techniques
• Understanding of technology trends.

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key Performance Areas

• Monitor and coordinate the alignment of standards development initiatives with organisational and national priorities
• Monitor and coordinate the development, review, and updating of statistical standards, classifications, concepts and definitions in Stats SA and statistical units within entities of the NSS (economics, social and environmental sectors)
• Monitor the development and maintenance of statistical standards-related policies, technical documentation, guidelines, and metadata templates
• Monitor and coordinate environmental scanning activities to ensure informed development of national, regional, and international standards
• Develop and review frameworks
• Manage staff and other resources

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Demography/ Data Science/ Economics/ Econometrics;
• Training in Project Management, writing skills course, Suite of standards development courses, Advanced Management Course, Policy Development, Quality Management, Survey Methodology, Official Statistics,
• 3- 4 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in the statistical or related field; 
• Knowledge of the following is required: Fundamental principles of official statistics, Statistics Act and other legislations, Various statistical standards and classification systems,
• Knowledge of statistical processes and the statistical value chain, Survey Methodology, Various frameworks governing production of population and social statistics, and economics statistics, Government legislation/policies and how the Public Sector operates,
• Understanding of the role of statistics in government, Quality management systems and quality assessment frameworks, Interpretation of international guidelines and methodologies as applicable to the field of population and social statistics, and economic statistics. 

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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

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key Performance Areas

• Manage the development of multidimensional poverty data items and indicators
• Manage training and quality assurance on multidimensional poverty content
• Manage the production of multidimensional poverty products
• Manage stakeholder needs and data requests relating to multidimensional poverty statistics
• Ensure the development of policies and procedures processes and plans
• Manage staff and other resources.

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Economics/ Econometrics/ Demography/ Development Studies
• Training in MS Office Suite STATA SAS or other statistical analysis software
• 5 years of experience at a middle/ senior managerial level in data analysis and writing statistical and thematic reports
• Knowledge of Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics Economics, Development Studies, Demography and Population Studies
• Knowledge of Alkire-Foster methodology for computation of multidimensional poverty
• Knowledge of the Statistical Value Chain/business-mapping process of the organisation
• Knowledge of statistical standards across the survey value chain.

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key Performance Areas

• Review the development and maintenance of new analytical/statistical solutions
• Conduct application changes on the management framework
• Review the maintenance of existing analytics systems
• Review the accuracy, reliability, and optimal performance of analytics systems, programs, and data processes

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Information Technology (IT)/ Computer Science/ Information System
• 5 – 7 years’ experience in practicing systems development in the general software development lifecycle
• Training in Agile software development methodologies, ITIL/ COBIT certification, DevOps, Project Management, SAS/Statistical training
• Training in solutions architecture and design, Application of agile software development methodologies
• Knowledge of Data modelling/processing, End-to-end technology, data and applications operations
• Understanding of Technology/ trends

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key Performance Areas

• Establish and manage partnership with stakeholders within the Basic Services and Infrastructure Sector
• 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 Basic Services and Infrastructure Sector Statistics
• Ensure development and review of sector strategies and plans
• Manage staff and other resources of the directorate.

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Data Science/ Statistics/ Demography/ Population Studies/ Development Studies/ Geography/GIS
• Training in Project Management, Statistical 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

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key Performance Areas

• Conduct feature planning.
• Develop front-end software feature interfaces.
• Develop back-end software services for software features.
• Provide technical support for production software features.

Prerequisites

• A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Information Systems,
• Training in Agile software development methodologies, COBIT/ ITIL/ TOGAF Frameworks, Project Management
• 3-4 years’ experience in practicing systems development and support in the software development lifecycle
• Knowledge of technology trends, web infrastructure, data modelling and relational database
• Training in solution architecture and design, Skills in website management
• Application of agile software development methodologies, software development in web and windows, Agile software development methodologies and project management,

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key Performance Areas

• Guide the implementation of statistical plans in accordance with Integrated Indicator Framework (IIF)
• Monitor and coordinate statistical data flow between South Africa and other countries and international agencies
• Guide the validation of data emanating from entities within the NSS intended for national and international consumption
• Coordinate the development, application and review of new validation Standards
• Develop and review frameworks
• Manage staff and other resources.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Demography/ Econometrics/ Economics/ Development Studies
• 3-4 years’ experience at ASD level in a Statistics environment
• Training in Project management, Statistical analysis, SAS Training or training in other statistical packages
• Knowledge of statistical and related legislation, Data management, Data quality and Indicator development.

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key Performance Areas

• Develop district tactical and operational plans
• Manage fieldwork operations/ services in the district
• Manage Corporate Services in the district
• Conduct stakeholder engagements to communicate market and disseminate Stats SA products and services at district level
• Manage staff and other resources.

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Mathematics/ Demography/ Geography/Financial Management/ Accounting/ Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Facilities Management/ Security Management/ Logistics
• Training in research, sampling techniques, survey methods, financial management, marketing, stakeholder relations, customer focus, fleet management, logistics management, risk management, report writing, SASQAF Training
• 3-4 years’ experience as an Assistant Director in relevant fields such field operations, statistical support and coordination and Corporate Services
• Knowledge of survey methodologies, project management, financial management, strategic management, risk management, HR management, facilities management, asset management, public management

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key Performance Areas

• Conduct software planning
• Develop front-end software solutions interfaces
• Develop back-end services for software solutions
• Implement code quality activities and practices
• Provide technical support for production software solutions

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Information Technology (IT)/ Computer Science/ and Information System
• 5-7 years’ experience in practicing systems development and support in the software development lifecycle
• Training in solutions architecture and design, Website management
• Application of agile software development methodologies, Software development in web and windows
• Knowledge of Data modelling, Web infrastructure, Relational Databases
• Understanding of Technology trends

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key Performance Areas

• Coordinate the partnerships with role players outside of the South African National Statistics System (SANSS)
• Coordinate and innovate the production of Environmental Economic Accounts (EEA) and Ecosystem Accounts (EA) data
• Coordinate the collection of EEA and EA data, Coordinate the analysis of economic, social and environment data indicators,
• Coordinate the compilation of EEA and EA statistics, Conduct mapping and project planning
• Supervise staff and other resources of the directorate

Prerequisites

• National Diploma/ A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Economics/ Statistics/ Accounting. 
• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar field
• Training in System of National Accounts (SNA), as well as other international guidelines and methodologies as applicable to the work area, e.g. System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA-Central Framework and SEEA-Ecosystem Accounting) and other subject specific manuals.
• Training in SAS, Introduction to Project Management, Introduction to economic indicators and analysis, Labour Relations and Financial Management,
• 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

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key Performance Areas

• Develop district tactical and operational plans
• Manage fieldwork operations/ services in the district
• Manage Corporate Services in the district
• Conduct stakeholder engagements to communicate market and disseminate Stats SA products and services at district level
• Manage staff and other resources

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Mathematics/ Demography/ Geography/Financial Management/ Accounting/ Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Facilities Management/ Security Management/ Logistics
• Training in research, sampling techniques, survey methods, financial management, marketing, stakeholder relations, customer focus, fleet management, logistics management, risk management, report writing, SASQAF Training
• 3-4 years’ experience as an Assistant Director in relevant fields such field operations, statistical support and coordination and Corporate Services
• Knowledge of survey methodologies, project management, financial management, strategic management, risk management ,HR management, facilities management, asset management, public management,

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key Performance Areas

• Monitor and coordinate the compilation of price indices programmes
• Monitor the data analysis process for Price Statistics Compilation
• Monitor and coordinate editing and validation of price stats data
• Monitor, Maintenance and Enhancement of Price Statistics Compilation Systems
• Monitor the compilation and dissemination of the Price Statistics
• Manage staff and other resources.

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Econometrics/ Mathematics/ Data science
• Three to four (3- 4) years at Assistant Director level in similar field;
• Knowledge of the Statistical, and Economic fields are essential;
• Computer literacy – Ms Excel, Ms Word, PowerPoint, Project Management and SAS or any other statistical package

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key Performance Areas

• Refine database design and architecture
• Maintain and upgrade database/application servers
• Deploy approved changes and resolve complex issues
• Resolve application/database issues

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Information Technology (IT)/ Computer Science/ Information Systems.
• Training in Agile Software development methodologies, ITIL/ COBIT certification, DevOps, Database certificate, Project Management.
• At least 5 – 7 years’ experience in practicing database administration and design in the general software development lifecycle
• Training in solution architecture and design, Application of agile software development methodologies
• Knowledge of Data modelling/processing, End-to-end technology, data and applications operations, Understanding of Technology trends

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key Performance Areas

• Assess, validate and triangulate data,
• Develop National, Provincial and District mid-year estimates
• Develop local, municipal and household estimates
• Develop short-, medium- and long-term estimates
• Identify areas of collaboration to promote the use of Mid-Year Population estimates.

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree /NQF 7 in Demography/ Population Studies/ Statistics/ Economics/ Geography/ or a related field; 1-2 years’ experience in the field of statistics / Population studies
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation in population studies
• Experience in working with Census data, household surveys, and administrative records
• Familiarity with demographic methods such as population projections, fertility and mortality analysis, and migration studies
• Knowledge of Demographic Methods & Techniques, Population Projection Models & Tools e.g. SPECTRUM), Statistical Software Training (e.g. SAS, R, STATA, SPSS etc.).

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key Performance Areas

• Facilitate training and capacity-building initiatives for Stats SA and NSS statistical units across economic, social and environmental sectors
• Develop standards advocacy materials, campaigns, publications, and messaging on official statistics
• Develop and enhance the digital instruments and tools used for standards advocacy
• Facilitate and implement statistical standards advocacy programmes within Stats SA and within entities of the NSS
• Facilitate communication between standards owners, users, and implementing entities.

Prerequisites

• A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Statistics / Demography / Social Sciences / Economics
• 0-12 months’ experience in the statistical production process or related field
• Training in Official Statistics, MS Office Suite, Survey Methodology, Quality Management, Policy Development, Suite of standards development courses, Training Skills Course 
• Knowledge of Fundamental principles of official statistics, Statistics Act and other legislations, Various statistical standards and classification systems
• Knowledge of statistical processes and statistical value chain
• Knowledge of the development, maintenance and implementation of standards,
• Ensuring buy-in to standards and standards development processes,
• Knowledge of various frameworks governing production of population and social statistics and economic statistics
• A good understanding of government policies and initiatives and the role of statistics in government decision-making
• Knowledge of quality management systems and quality assessment frameworks
• Knowledge of stakeholder management and consultation.