Statistics South Africa: Deputy Manager: Field Logistics

(One permanent position exists in the Census Operations division at Head Office, Pretoria)
(Salary level 11: R495 603 all-inclusive remuneration package per annum)
(Ref: No.: 53/02/14HO)

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop policies, procedures and co-ordinate processes for Census regarding field
logistics management. • Manage all field Logistics for Census project • Develop and review training plans and
training materials for field logistics staff • Co-ordinate process for the specification for census project • Liaise
with stakeholders • Manage staff and other resources.

 

Prerequisites:

• A three-year tertiary qualification in Social Sciences/Supply Chain Management or any other
relevant field • Training in project management, logistics management and training is essential • At least five
years experience in management of Survey/Census fieldwork, logistics management, processing, strategic
management, project management and working with large teams • Knowledge of South African Census taking,
logistics management, Fieldwork and MS Office Suite • A valid driver’s license.

 

Person Profile:

• This position will suit a person with: Good communication, leadership, strategic, analytical
and lateral thinking skills • Ability to communicate with contractors at senior levels and to ensure decisiveness,
creativity, improvement and quality orientation • Ability to manage people and work in a team • Willingness to
work long hours, weekends and travel all over the country

 

Short-listed applicants must be willing to undergo a competency exercise as part of the selection process.
Closing date for applications: 28 February 2014
Required documents: A signed Z83 application form ● Detailed CV with contact details of three recent
references ● Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. NB: Applicants risk being disqualified for
failing to submit all the required documents as indicated above.
Important note: If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your
application as unsuccessful ● Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only ● Statistics
South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment ● Appointment is subject to security clearance, the
signing of a performance agreement or plan, verification of the applicant’s documents and reference checking ●
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered ● Please clearly indicate the reference
number of the position you apply for in your application. If you apply for more than one position, submit separate
applications.

● Head Office, Pretoria: Post to the Recruitment Manager, Statistics SA, Private Bag X44, Pretoria 0001 or
hand-deliver at 170 De Bruin Park Building, corner Andries (Thabo Sehume) and Vermeulen (Madiba) Streets,
Pretoria.
Enquiries: Kindly contact Mr. Collen Mokonyane or Obed Marubyane at (012) 310 0151/366 4604.

● Eastern Cape: Post to the Human Resources Officer, Statistics South Africa, P.O.Box 7379,
Quigney, East London 5211 or hand deliver at 15 Coutts Street, Ocean Terrace Park, Quigney.
Enquiries: Kindly contact Mr. Lungelo Nonkewuse at (043) 707- 4900.

● KwaZulu Natal: Post to the Human Resources Officer, Private Bag X 54337, Durban 4000 or hand-deliver at 85 on
Field, 85 Joe Slovo Street, 4th Floor. Enquiries: Kindly contact Ms Futhi Mkhize at (031) 360 0600.

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