Jobs at Statistics South Africa

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Statistics/ Demography/ Econometrics/ Economics/ Population Studies, Training in Project Management, Statistical Analysis, SAS or training in other statistical packages.
• At least 5 years’ experience at middle or senior management level in a statistics environment, Knowledge of statistical and related legislation, data management, data quality and indicator development, Good interpersonal, communication, report-writing, problem-solving and analytical skills, An innovative thinker who is assertive, creative, self-driven, result-driven, open to change and improvement, with a high level of conceptual and abstract thinking, Ability to articulate abstract concepts simply to stakeholders

DUTIES:

• Ensure the implementation of statistical plans in accordance with Integrated Indicator Framework (IIF), Ensure coordination of statistical data flow between South Africa and other countries and international agencies, Ensure validation of data emanating from entities within the NSS intended for national and international consumption, Ensure the development, application and review of new validation standards, Ensure the development of policies and procedures; processes and plans, Manage staff and other resources.

CLOSING DATE: 06 February 2026

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Statistics/ Demography/ Social Sciences, Training in official statistics, data quality including the use of SASQAF,
• At least 5 years’ experience at middle management or senior management level and exposure to statistical production process in the field of social surveys and 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 statistics etc,
• Knowledge of fundamental principles of official statistics,
• Knowledge of Statistics Act and legislations and various statistical standards and classification systems,
• Knowledge of statistical processes and statistical processes and statistical value-chain/ generic statistical business process model,
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Planning, time management, problem solving, communication, interpretation, conceptualising skills,
• An innovative thinker who is committed, consistent, organised and a good communicator who is able to work in a team, Ability to think strategically and show perseverance, Willingness to travel.

DUTIES:

• Manage data quality assessment for social statistics products,
• Ensure the development of independent quality assessment reports for social 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.

CLOSING DATE: 06 February 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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 (SUTs) and Input-Output tables with extensions and applications; and other subject specific manuals.
• Knowledge of Government Financial Statistics (GFS) and various classification systems.
• 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, 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.
• This position will suite a person with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong numeric and analytical skills.

CLOSING DATE: 06 February 2026

go to method of application »

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 (SUTs) 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. Introduction to economic indicators and analysis,
• Labour Relations and Financial Management. At least 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar field, Knowledge of SNA, Government Financial Statistics (GFS) and various classification systems,
• Ability to plan, work and meet timelines,
• An innovative and analytical thinker who is professional and a 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, numeric and analytical skills,
• Willingness to travel.

CLOSING DATE: 06 February 2026

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Statistics/ Demography/ Econometrics/ Economics/ Population Studies,
• Training in Project Management, Statistical Analysis, Database and System development, SAS and other Statistical packages,
• At least 3-4 years’ relevant experience, Knowledge of the relevant sources of administrative data, Knowledge of statistical and related legislation,
• Extensive knowledge on the need for monitoring and evaluation systems and the purpose they serve,
• Knowledge of survey methodologies,
• Ability to articulate abstract concepts simply to stakeholders,
• High-level of conceptual and abstract thinking,
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Diversity awareness, Creativity, innovative thinker, assertiveness, open to change and improvement self-driven, result-driven and a team player.

CLOSING DATE: 06 February 2026