About Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is the national statistical service responsible for producing official data to support economic growth, development, and democracy

Minimum Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Economics/Statistics/Accounting, Training in System of National Accounts (SNA), as well as other international guidelines and methodologies as applicable to the work area, e.g.
2. Handbook on Supply and Use Tables (SUTs) and Input-Output tables with extensions and applications, and other subject specific manuals.
3. Training in SAS, Introduction to Project Management, Introduction to economic indicators and analysis,
4. Labour Relations and Financial Management. Introduction to economic indicators and analysis,
5. Labour Relations and Financial Management. At least 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar field, Knowledge of SNA, Government Financial Statistics (GFS) and various classification systems,
6. Ability to plan, work and meet timelines,
7. An innovative and analytical thinker who is professional and a good communicator that works well in a team,
8. Should be organised and able to think strategically and communicate processes effectively.
9. Competence in the use of office software packages such as MS Office, specifically Excel,
10. Word and Power Point,
11. Excellent verbal and written communication, numeric and analytical skills,
12. Willingness to travel.