CHIEF DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL OFFICE is a South African government vacancy at Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. 2 posts available | centre: Eastern Cape (Kugompo City) Ref No: 03/06/26EC KwaZulu Natal (Durban) Ref No: 04/06/26KZN | 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
Eastern Cape (Kugompo City) Ref No: 03/06/26EC KwaZulu Natal (Durban) Ref No: 04/06/26KZN
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Demography/ Geography/ Population Studies;
- Training in Leadership and Management, Project Management, Research and Survey Methodology;
- Computer software packages e.g.
- Microsoft Office Suite, Customer / Marketing focus, Financial and Asset Management, Labour Relations, Strategic Management, Change Management;
- 5 years of relevant experience at senior managerial level, Experience in Managerial or project management, Data collection by fieldwork, analysis and report writing and experience in Census taking activities, Knowledge of national and international standards and practices, Survey Methodologies, Project Management, Computer Software packages, Government Acts, Knowledge of profiles of users and stakeholders and their specific requirements.
- Knowledge of Marketing, Labour Relations, Financial Management and Strategic planning, A valid driver’s license, Skills in Monitoring field operations, Analytical and strategic thinking, Decision-making, Research skills, Identify special development needs.
- Teamwork, Leadership skills, Presentation skills, Language Proficiency, Statistical analysis and financial management and proven general management skills, conflict management, data analytics tools, Willingness to work long hours to meet deadlines and travel.
Duties
Direct and manage the fieldwork operations and data collection, Drive and direct marketing, dissemination and user information services, Direct and coordinate the development of the Provincial National Statistics System (NSS), Lead the development and implementation of strategies, policies, processes and procedures, Direct and manage financial and human resources within the provincial office.
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 : Eastern Cape (Kugompo City) Ref No: 03/06/26EC KwaZulu Natal (Durban) Ref No: 04/06/26KZN
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Demography/ Geography/ Population Studies; Training in Leadership and Management, Project Management,
Research and Survey Methodology; Computer software packages e.g.
Microsoft Office Suite, Customer / Marketing focus, Financial and Asset
Management, Labour Relations, Strategic Management, Change
Management; 5 years of relevant experience at senior managerial level,
Experience in Managerial or project management, Data collection by fieldwork, analysis and report writing and experience in Census taking activities,
Knowledge of national and international standards and practices, Survey
Methodologies, Project Management, Computer Software packages,
Government Acts, Knowledge of profiles of users and stakeholders and their specific requirements. Knowledge of Marketing, Labour Relations, Financial
Management and Strategic planning, A valid driver’s license, Skills in
Monitoring field operations, Analytical and strategic thinking, Decision-making,
Research skills, Identify special development needs. Teamwork, Leadership skills, Presentation skills, Language Proficiency, Statistical analysis and
financial management and proven general management skills, conflict management, data analytics tools, Willingness to work long hours to meet
deadlines and travel.
DUTIES : Direct and manage the fieldwork operations and data collection, Drive and direct marketing, dissemination and user information services, Direct and
coordinate the development of the Provincial National Statistics System (NSS),
Lead the development and implementation of strategies, policies, processes and procedures, Direct and manage financial and human resources within the
provincial office.
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.