Stats SA provides scientific knowledge that enables society to understand complex socioeconomic 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: â Intellectual capability to lead the scientific work of statistics â Technological competence for purposes of large-scale processing and for complex computations and accessibility of information to the public â Logistical competence for deployment of (forward and reverse) logistics of large-scale field operations and for strategic choices regarding operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness â Political competence in understanding the political environment without being political or Politicized (commitment of delivery without fear of favor) â Administrative competence: The ability of bringing it all together.
Key performance areas: â Participate in gathering and analysis of user requirements â Research new techniques, technology, solutions and software â Participate in design of relational databases and high quality applications â Develop, maintain and run complex update and extract procedures on databases from external sources â Develop components which can be used by all other developers â Develop test plans and user manuals for test applications â Train and provide support to users â Review and conduct quality control of applications â Co-ordinate testing and implementation of applications â Maintain and enhance existing applications â Maintain and enhance existing applications â Train, mentor and assist junior and other developers in application and database design and development â Develop processes and standards.
Prerequisites: A three-year tertiary qualification in Information Technology or related field â Training in Visual Basic and/or VB. Net, programming a SQL Server database â At least three years' programming experience in client/server application development â Experience in systems analysis and database design and modelling, project management, and risk management â Experience in Systems Development Life Cycle methodology â Experience in development of processes and standards â Knowledge in advanced database querying and Transact SQL is essential.
Person profile: This position will suit a person who has very good communication, presentation, analytical, problem-solving, customer interaction and decision-making skills â A dynamic, energetic, self-driven, innovative and results-driven team player â Ability to train people â Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
(Salary Level 11: R406 839.
Key performance areas: Plan, co-ordinate and implement all cabling and other connectivity (wired/wireless) within the head office, provincial and regional environments Check delivery of new servers, install and test new servers, check configuration and performance Implement user accounts and user access Co-ordinate and implement local and wide area networks and hardware infrastructure Design network layout and monitor /manage installations by external parties Test WAN communication lines Test LAN cabling Develop and implement methods, policies and practices to design and develop telecommunications infrastructures and use of hardware and software to transfer information between computers with reference to data, voice, video, images, etc.
Render support to users of Transversal systems Maintain, support and develop existing fax application software and hardware Provide advanced diagnostic support to other network administrators and IT Support Technicians Perform backups and offsite storage Test recovery procedures Facilitate budget and projects.
Prerequisites: A three-year tertiary ICT related qualification Certification in MCSE and CNE At least six years' experience in a server and networking environment At least six years' experience in backup and recovery (NetBackup), advanced trouble-shooting, server network configurations, systems administration, database, file and data structures Knowledge of Novell products, Windows Server environment (2003, 2008) and Linux is essential Knowledge of risk assessment procedures, policy formation, role based authorisation methodologies and authentication technologies.
Person profile: This position will suit a person with good communication, interpersonal, analytical, time management, leadership and co-ordination skills Ability to adapt and meet deadlines Ability to thrive under pressure Good customer services.
Develop, maintain and run extract procedures on databases to provide to users Participate in design of high-quality applications Develop high-quality applications, test plans for applications and user manuals Train users on applications and provide users with support Coordinate testing and implementation of applications Maintain and enhance existing applications Train, mentor and assist other developers in application and database design and development Adhere to policies, participate in development as we as apply and adhere to processes and standards Provide technical consulting support on projects Manage projects..
Prerequisites: A three-year tertiary qualification in Information Technology or related field Knowledge of Visual Basic 6.0, Net, ASP, ASP. Net, Java scripting, HTML, C#, CSS, Crystal reports, Transact SQL, SAS, SSA Name 3, ESRI suite, etc is essential At least three years' programming experience in client/server and/or web application development At least two years' experience in analysis and design Experience in Systems Development Life Cycle methodology, development of processes and standards Experience in Stats SA core business and surveys will be an added advantage.
Person profile: These positions will suit a person who has strong numerical, analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, communication, time management, presentation, decision-making and report writing skills Ability to work under pressure.
Key performance areas: Analyse information on the business register regarding the specific business being investigated Identify problems and deficiencies in practice Co-ordinate collection of survey information Verify analysed information Code production units according to activity and municipality institutions and according to economic transactions Communicate findings to relevant stakeholders, Survey Managers and Survey Statisticians Assist the manager with any other activities related to the division Update and maintain the business register Manage Human, financial and IT resources of the section Complex analysis of highly specialised businesses.
Prerequisites: A three-year tertiary qualification in Accounting/Business Economics/Economics/Statistics â At least five years' experience in the statistical production process and team supervision Knowledge of research and report-writing Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Person profile: This position will suit a person with good interpersonal, organising, communication, report-writing and analytical skills The ability to work under pressure The ability to handle multiple and complex tasks Willingness to travel and work long hours.
Key performance areas: âï  Compile and analyse statistical outputs (e.g.
Provide technical advice to the head of the provincial office, provincial government departments and other users âï  Compile province-specific reports and publications in cooperation with Head Office.
Prerequisites: âï  A three-year tertiary qualification in Statistics, coupled with at least six years' relevant experience âï  Knowledge of MS Office Suite â Training on statistical software packages e.g. SAS, SPSS and Super Cross.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team â Ability to work under pressure within targeted deadlines âï  Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks.
Key Performance Areas: Supervise the collection, checking and processing of completed questionnaires and administrative data within the specified timeframe Provide correct data by means of effective control, investigations and proper implementation of prescribed methodology Maintain good relations with respondents by means of effective communication Supervise, control and evaluate work teams and communicate continuously with team members Ensure the maintenance and retention of well trained personnel Participate in initiatives to transform Stats SA with particular regard to representivity, rationalisation and productivity.
Prerequisites: A three-year tertiary qualification with Statistics/Accounting/Economics At least two years' experience in the processing of surveys Working knowledge of the Stats Act, SMS, BF and the SIC Knowledge in MS Office Suite A valid driver's license will be advantageous.
Person Profile: This position will suit people that have good communication, numerical, analytical, motivational, decision-making, problem solving and conceptualising skills Ability to work effectively, independently and efficiently under pressure in order to meet deadlines.
Required documents: â Z83 application form â Detailed CV with contact details of three recent references â Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document. NB: Applicants risk being disqualified for failing to submit all the required documents. Important note: â If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful â Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only â Statistics South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment â Appointment is subject to security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement or plan, verification of the applicant's documents and reference checking â Applications received after the closing date will not be considered â 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.
Enquiries: Kindly contact Collen Mokonyane at (012) 310-4604.
Mpumalanga: Post to the Human Resources Officer, Private Bag X11290, Nelspruit 1200 or hand-deliver on the 2nd Floor, State House, 17 Henshall Street, Nelspruit.
Enquiries: Kindly contact Lucas Sambo at (013) 754-0600.