SENIOR STATISTICIAN: EDUCATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Education. This job is part of Circular 24 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office, Mbombela | closing date: 30 July 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.
Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za ENQUIRIES : should be directed to Tel No: (013) 766 5524/5175/5267/5458/5350: Ms. NP Magagula / Ms. SL Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, YT Mthethwa – HR Recruitment.
Salary
R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Statistics or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years relevant experience.
- Computer literate in Microsoft developments.
- Excellent statistical analysing skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good report writing skills.
- Sound human relations and the ability to work under pressure and within a team.
- Valid driver's license.
Duties
- Execute statistical analyses of education data and Stats-SA data.
- Incorporate external data into useful analytical data.
- Forecast trends on data to support management decisions.
- Liaise with other departments / directorates / sectors in assisting with data analyses.
- Work closely with the Chief Information Officer in regard of the above.
- Assist management in analyses and understanding of statistical data.
- Prepare statistical reports for publishing on web-sites, newsletters and media.
- Liaise within the matrix function on statistical reporting.
Enquiries
Mr. D Mtembu Tel No: (013) 766 5124
Notes
Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
This is a re-advertisement of the post advertised in the PSVC 22 of 2026 (Ref
No: A4/092)
SALARY : R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Statistics or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years relevant experience. Computer literate in
Microsoft developments. Excellent statistical analysing skills. Good verbal and
written communication skills. Good report writing skills. Sound human relations and the ability to work under pressure and within a team. Valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Execute statistical analyses of education data and Stats-SA data. Incorporate external data into useful analytical data. Forecast trends on data to support
management decisions. Liaise with other departments / directorates / sectors in assisting with data analyses. Work closely with the Chief Information Officer
in regard of the above. Assist management in analyses and understanding of statistical data. Prepare statistical reports for publishing on web-sites,
newsletters and media. Liaise within the matrix function on statistical reporting.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. D Mtembu Tel No: (013) 766 5124
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 24 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.