STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA

Stats SA provides scientific knowledge that enables society to understand complex socio-economic phenomena. It draws its mandate from the Statistics Act, 1999 (Act No 6 of 1999). Stats SA strives to excel in the following five competencies: Intellectual capability to lead the scientific work of statistics, Technological competence for purposes of large-scale processing and for complex computations and accessibility of information to the public, Logistical competence for deployment of (forward and reverse) logistics of large-scale field operations and for strategic choices regarding operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness, Political competence in understanding the political environment without being political or Politicised (commitment of delivery without fear or favour), Administrative competence: The ability of bringing it all together.

APPLICATIONS: All applications must be submitted online on the following link: www.statssa.gov.za/recruitment

CLOSING DATE: 18 August 2023

NOTE: Applications must be a submitted online and must be completed in full on all fields including the declaration part. Clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be stated. The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. General information: Females, youth and people with disabilities are targeted for this position and are hereby encouraged to apply. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment and must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by Statistics South Africa. One of the minimum entry requirement for SMS position is the pre-entry certificate. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entry-programme/. The successful candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to security clearance. Applications that do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a response from this Department within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NOTE: Statistics South Africa reserves the right to fill or not fill the below-mentioned post.

Deputy Director-General: Population and Social Statistics

One permanent position exists in the Office of the DDG: Population & Social Statistics, Head Office (Ref No.: 01/07/23HO)

(Salary level 15:  R1 663 581 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Deputy Director-General: Corporate Services

One permanent position exists in the Office of the DDG: Corporate Services, Head Office (Ref No.: 02/07/23HO)

(Salary level 15:  R1 663 581 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Chief Financial Officer

One permanent position exists in the Financial Administration Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 03/07/23HO)

(Salary level 14:  R1 371 558 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Chief Director: Statistical Methods

One permanent position exists in the Statistical Methods Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 04/07/23HO)

(Salary level 14:  R1 371 558 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Chief Director: Household Surveys & Censuses

One permanent position exists in the Household Surveys and Censuses Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 05/07/23HO)

(Salary level 14:  R1 371 558 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Chief Director: Social Statistics Subsystems

One permanent position exists in the Social Statistics Subsystems Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 06/07/23HO)

(Salary level 14:  R1 371 558 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Chief Business Transformation

One permanent position exists in the Strategy Operations & Organisational Development Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.:         07/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Risk Management

One permanent position exists in the Risk, Anti-Corruption & Integrity Management Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 08/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Fraud, Compliance & Investigations

One permanent position exists in the Risk, Anti-Corruption & Integrity Management Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 09/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Financial Accounting

One permanent position exists in the Financial Administration Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 10/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Legal Services

One permanent position exists in the Risk, Anti-Corruption & Integrity Management Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 11/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Supply Chain Management

One permanent position exists in the Financial Administration Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 12/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Chief Economist

One permanent position exists in the National Accounts Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 13/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Environmental Statistics Assessment

One permanent position exists in the Independent Assessment Unit Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 14/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Economic Statistics Assessment

One permanent position exists in the Independent Assessment Unit Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 15/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Data Management

One permanent position exists in the Data & Information Management Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 16/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Basic Services and Infrastructure

One permanent position exists in the Social Statistics Subsystems Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 17/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Content Development & Analysis

One permanent position exists in the Labour Statistics Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 18/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Chief Database & Application Server

One permanent position exists in the Business Modernisation Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 19/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Chief Systems Analyst

Two permanent positions exist in the Business Modernisation Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 20/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Chief Systems Developer

One permanent position exists in the Business Modernisation Chief Directorate, Head Office (Ref No.: 21/07/23HO)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Field Operations

One permanent position exists in the Free State Provincial Office Chief Directorate, Bloemfontein (Ref No.: 22/07/23FS)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

Director: Statistical Support & Coordination

One permanent position exists in the Free State Provincial Office Chief Directorate, Bloemfontein (Ref No.: 23/07/23FS)

(Salary level 13:  R1 162 200 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)

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Short-listed applicants must be willing to undergo a competency exercise as part of the selection process.

Closing date for applications:  18 August 2023

Important note: Applications must be submitted online on the following link: www.statssa.gov.za/recruitment

Enquiries: Kindly contact the following officials:

Mantwa Montsho – 012 310 4889/ Sarah Twala – 012 8326/ Sellwane Mohosoa – 051 412 7500

Stats SA endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of appropriate legislation, e.g. Employment Equity Act, 1998