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l Intellectual capability to lead the scientific work of statistics l Technological competence for purposes of large-scale processing and for complex computations and accessibility of information to the public l Logistical competence for deployment of (forward and reverse) logistics of large-scale field operations and for strategic choices regarding operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness l Political competence in understanding the political environment without being political or politicised (commitment of delivery without fear of favour) l Administrative competence: The ability of bringing it all together.
(One permanent position exists in the following Provincial Offices: l Western Cape Province (Ref. No. 41/06/11WC) l Northern Cape Province, Kimberley (Ref. No. 42/06/11NC) l North West Province, Mmabatho (Ref. No. 43/06/11NW) l Free State Province (Ref. No.
(Salary level 9: R206 982 per annum) Key performance areas: l Assist with the development of appropriate listing, demarcation and GPS capture procedures and methodologies l Assist with the review, identification, determination of strategy and acquisition of up-to-date datasets to effect accurate demarcation l Assist with the co-ordination and management of operations relating to the implementation of listing, demarcation and GPS processes l Verify and update place names and datasets l Assist with the building of a database of contracts that supply information and data to facilitate the demarcation process l Provide logistical and administrative support to the listing, demarcation and GPS capture staff l Assist with the review of technical and logistical issues linked to the implementation of the Master Sample l Participate in the building of effective partnerships with internal stakeholders.
software package l A valid driver's licence would be an advantage.
Person profile: This position will suit a person who: l Has good communication and report-writing skills l Has the ability to work effectively and under pressure.
Short-listed applicants must be willing to undergo a competency exercise as part of the selection process.
Required documents: l Z83 application form l Detailed CV with contact details of three recent references l Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. NB: Applicants risk being disqualified for failing to submit all the required documents.
Important note: l If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful l Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only l Statistics South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment l Appointment is subject to security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement or plan, verification of the applicant's documents and reference checking l Applications received after the closing date will not be considered l Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for in your application. If you apply for more than one position, submit separate applications.
l Northern Cape: Post to the Human Resources Officer, Statistics South Africa, Private Bag X5053, Kimberley 8301 or hand-deliver at the old Standard Bank Building, cnr Lennox and Du-Toitspan Roads, Kimberley 8301. Enquiries: Kindly contact Vuyisile Hadebe at (053) 802-6800/9.
Building, 22 Long Street, Cape Town. Enquiries: Kindly contact Bulelani Mbiyozo at (021) 481-5500.
No 55, North Entrance, James Moroka Drive, Mmabatho 2735. Enquiries: Kindly contact Mark Maruping at (018) 384-2877/8/9.
10 corner Moshoeshoe Road and George Lubber Street, Rocklands, Bloemfontein 9300. Enquiries: Kindly contact Sellwane Mokhosoa at (051) 447-7766. Stats SA endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of appropriate legislation, eg the Employment Equity Act, 1998.