CHIEF DIRECTOR: BUSINESS REGISTER is a South African government vacancy at Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications must be submitted online on the following link: www.statssa.gov.za/recruitment
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre
Head Office
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Business Management/ Economics/ Statistics/ Data Science Training in Total Quality Management , Project Management, Financial Management, Data Science, 5 years’ of experience at senior managerial level in the statistical production processes, Extensive experience in data collection, statistical analysis, business classification, managing and supervising a team, A good understanding of the South African business environment and including the understanding of VAT/TAX legislation, Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Financial Management, Business Management, Economics, Statistics, Business registration and Taxation, Management, analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication and conceptualising skills, Good organiser, good communicator and negotiator, customer oriented, Strategic thinking and planning and performance management, leadership, skills, Ability to work under pressure, ability to handle multiple and complex tasks and projects, ability to pay attention to detail and strong focus on service delivery, A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Lead and direct the profiling of large and complex businesses, Lead and manage the maintenance of all identified statistical business units, Lead, manage and monitor the quality of the statistical business register, Lead innovation, and methodological development for the business register, Lead and manage the classification of businesses in respect of both economic activities as well as institutional sector, Lead the development of policies and procedures; processes; and plans, Direct and manage staff and other resources of the chief directorate.
Enquiries
Ms M Montsho Tel No: (012) 310 4889
Department Notes
Applications must be submitted online and must be completed in full on all fields including the declaration part. Clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be selected. The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Submission of certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary are optional but will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. General information: Females, youth and people with disabilities are targeted for these positions and are hereby encouraged to apply. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to two preentry technical exercises and a competency assessment that intend to test both the technical and generic managerial competencies of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment and must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by Statistics South Africa. One of the minimum entry requirements for SMS positions is the preentry certificate submitted prior to appointment. For more details on the pre- entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entryprogramme/. The successful candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to security clearance. Applications that do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a response from this Department within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NOTE: Statistics South Africa reserves the right to fill or not fill the below-mentioned post.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Business Management/ Economics/ Statistics/ Data Science Training in Total Quality Management , Project Management,
Financial Management, Data Science, 5 years’ of experience at senior managerial level in the statistical production processes, Extensive experience
in data collection, statistical analysis, business classification, managing and supervising a team, A good understanding of the South African business
environment and including the understanding of VAT/TAX legislation,
Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Financial Management, Business Management,
Economics, Statistics, Business registration and Taxation, Management, analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication and
conceptualising skills, Good organiser, good communicator and negotiator, customer oriented, Strategic thinking and planning and performance
management, leadership, skills, Ability to work under pressure, ability to handle multiple and complex tasks and projects, ability to pay attention to detail and
strong focus on service delivery, A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Lead and direct the profiling of large and complex businesses, Lead and manage the maintenance of all identified statistical business units, Lead,
manage and monitor the quality of the statistical business register, Lead innovation, and methodological development for the business register, Lead
and manage the classification of businesses in respect of both economic activities as well as institutional sector, Lead the development of policies and
procedures; processes; and plans, Direct and manage staff and other resources of the chief directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Montsho Tel No: (012) 310 4889
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.