ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ECONOMICS 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, Pretoria | 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
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- A National Diploma/ 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.
- System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA-Central Framework and SEEA-Ecosystem Accounting) and other subject specific manuals.
- Training in SAS, Introduction to Project Management, Introduction to economic indicators and analysis, Labour Relations and Financial Management, 3-4 years’ experience in a similar field.
- Knowledge of the System of National Accounts (SNA), System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEACentral Framework and SEEA-Ecosystem Accounting) and various relevant classification systems, Ability to plan, work and meet timelines, Innovative, analytical thinker and good communicator that works well in a team, Should be organised and able to think strategically and communicate processes effectively, Competence in the use of office software packages such as MS Office, specifically Excel, Word and Power Point, Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong numeric and analytical skills.
Duties
Coordinate the partnerships with role players outside of the South African National Statistics System (SANSS), Coordinate and innovate the production of Environmental Economic Accounts (EEA) and Ecosystem Accounts (EA) data, Coordinate the collection of EEA and EA data, Coordinate the analysis of economic, social and environment data indicators, Coordinate the compilation of EEA and EA statistics, Conduct mapping and project planning, Supervise staff and other resources of the directorate.
Enquiries
Ms S Khoza Tel No: (012) 310 8097
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 : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma/ 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.
System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA-Central Framework and SEEA-Ecosystem Accounting) and other subject specific manuals.
Training in SAS, Introduction to Project Management, Introduction to economic indicators and analysis, Labour Relations and Financial Management, 3-4
years’ experience in a similar field. Knowledge of the System of National
Accounts (SNA), System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEACentral Framework and SEEA-Ecosystem Accounting) and various relevant classification systems, Ability to plan, work and meet timelines, Innovative,
analytical thinker and good communicator that works well in a team, Should be organised and able to think strategically and communicate processes
effectively, Competence in the use of office software packages such as MS
Office, specifically Excel, Word and Power Point, Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong numeric and analytical skills.
DUTIES : Coordinate the partnerships with role players outside of the South African National Statistics System (SANSS), Coordinate and innovate the production
of Environmental Economic Accounts (EEA) and Ecosystem Accounts (EA)
data, Coordinate the collection of EEA and EA data, Coordinate the analysis of economic, social and environment data indicators, Coordinate the compilation
of EEA and EA statistics, Conduct mapping and project planning, Supervise staff and other resources of the directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Khoza Tel No: (012) 310 8097
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.