PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCY

Assistant Director: Statistician

Salary or stipendR487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

The hiring department is looking for a Assistant Director: Statistician. This is a permanent role based in Northern Cape.

Northern Cape Division of The High Court: Kimberley

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/66, page 53

Reference number: 2026/145/OCJ
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Northern Cape
Job level: 09
Centre: Northern Cape Division of The High Court: Kimberley

What you will need

Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma/Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA.
Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of data collection, data collation and verification, data analysis, and Information Management.
Skilled in report writing, leadership, problem solving, computer literacy (MS Office especially Excel), communication (verbal and written), planning, organising, numerical and interpersonal skills.

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years practical and relevant experience in statistical analysis and reporting of which one (1) year should be at managerial/supervisory level at least salary level seven (7).

Skills and competencies

Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of data collection, data collation and verification, data analysis, and Information Management.
Skilled in report writing, leadership, problem solving, computer literacy (MS Office especially Excel), communication (verbal and written), planning, organising, numerical and interpersonal skills.

Key responsibilities

Manage and administer data collected on Quasi-Judicial and Judge’s Secretaries, checking data quality, report on statistical analysis and advice management on findings, data analysed and packaged as per requirements, verify Quasi-Judicial files and Judiciary information and validation of monthly, quarterly and annual figures.
Coordinate training of data collectors and the development of training manuals, supervise and develop Data Capturers, Legal Administration Clerks and support of performance management, manage the performance of the Legal Administration Clerks with signing of Performance Agreement, Mid-term Reviews and Annual Assessment.

Additional details

Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Applications can be sent via email to 2026/145/[email protected]

Email: [email protected]
Enquiries: Technical Related

Please note

The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.