Statistical Officer Recruitment Opportunity

STATISTICAL OFFICER REF NO: 111/14/ NC
SALARY : R227 802 – R 268 338 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to
sign a performance agreement.
CENTRE : Regional Office Kimberley

REQUIREMENTS : BA or BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Statistics; At least 3 years’
experience in statistical environment; Knowledge of relevant policies, strategies,
sstatistical analysis and reporting; Data Collection, Information processing or
related fields will be an advantage; A valid code B driver’s license will be an
advantage; Skills and Competencies: Computer literacy (MS Office);
Communication skills; Problem solving and trouble shooting ability; Analytical,
accuracy and attention to detail; High level of confidentiality and accountability;
Ability to apply good judgment and decision making skills; Assertiveness and
confidence to interact at all levels; Ability to cope under pressure;

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Implement relevant policies and guidelines in the
Region; Manage and administer data collection instruments and surveys within
the Region; Establish channels for the collection of data within the Region;
Collate, analyze and interpret statistics and make presentations on the findings
within the Region; Produce 1st line reports, statistical publications, and
newsletters; Develop and maintain database containing various datasets for the
Region; Apply sampling and basic sampling statistical methods and also
estimation and interpretation of resulting within the Region; Train
employees/project members within the Region on utilization of information;
Indirectly oversee the monthly submission of data by court administration
personnel and project members of relevant projects in the Region.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. J. Tope  (053) 839 0000

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: The Regional Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300. OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings,
(Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th floor, Kimberley, 8301. Email
or faxed applications will not be considered

CLOSING DATE : 08 December 2014
NOTE : Interested applicants may visit the following website: www.justice.gov.za or
www.dpsa.gov.za to view the full job specification of the above positions.
Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service
Department or on the internet at www.gov.za. A Z83 & CV must be accompanied
by original certified copies of qualifications and identity document. A driver’s
license must be attached if indicated as a requirement. A SAQA evaluation
report must accompany foreign qualifications. Applications that do not comply
with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. Shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to a personnel vetting process. Correspondence will
be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3
months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been
unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. The
department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE
Target