Statistics South Africa: Project Administrator

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR REF NO: 20/03/14HO
One permanent position exists in the Census Operations division at Head Office,
Pretoria
SALARY : R170 799 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year tertiary qualification in Social Sciences  Training in Project
Management is essential  At least one year experience in the area of surveys or
project management  Proven extensive experience and skills in statistics and
statistical processes, programme, project and operational planning  Knowledge
of scheduling implementation and monitoring, financial planning, budgeting and
monitoring  Knowledge of MS Office Suite  A valid driver’s license. Person
Profile:  This position will suit a person with: Good communication, reportwriting,
interpersonal, planning, budgeting, analytical, organising and multi-task
skills  Language proficiency and strategic thinker  Ability to work under
pressure independently  Willingness to work long hours and meet deadlines.

DUTIES : Develop and maintain project schedules, structures and process flows
Implement policies, procedures, standard operating procedure and coordination
processes for census regarding project management  Monitor project
activities  Liaise with stakeholders  Co-ordinate and administrate meetings and
workshops  Administer safe record keeping.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. Collen Mokonyane or Obed Marubyane at (012) 310 0151/366 4604.

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.

CLOSING DATE : 28 March 2014

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service
department, and must be completed in full. Certified copies of your identity
document and qualifications as well as a CV must be attached. Applicants risk
being disqualified for failing to submit all the required documents. If you do not
hear from us within three months after the closing date, please regard your
application as unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into with short listed
candidates only. Stats SA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Appointment is subject to security clearance, the signing of a performance
agreement, 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 are applying for in your
application