DATA ANALYST: ADMINISTRATIVE DATA AND RESEARCH is a South African government vacancy at National Treasury. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 22 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.
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment
Division
Office of The Director-General (ODG)
Purpose
To lead data driven policy, research, and data analytics leveraging administrative data to support evidence-based decision- and policy- making.
Salary
R605 742 per annum, (Excl. benefits)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF Level 7) in Economics or Econometrics or Statistics.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience obtained in an economic, data analysis and research environment.
- Knowledge of the latest trends in research methodologies and research tools.
- Experience in the interpretation of research outcomes.
- Knowledge and experience of the STATA and R software packages.
Duties
- Policy Analysis: Support data-driven research projects in collaboration with National Treasury divisions and other government departments.
- Produce briefing notes and memos for the Minister, Deputy Minister and Director General and Deputy Director Generals.
- Data management and analysis: Perform initial quality checks on new administrative datasets to identify anomalies.
- Assist with establishing data quality standards and protocols for new administrative datasets.
- Research: Conduct policy-relevant research using administrative data.
- Produce research notes, policy briefs, reports and presentations based on research findings.
- Stakeholder engagement: Represent National Treasury on inter-governmental and other external forums and committees related to administrative data and research.
- Participate in events such as workshops, seminars, and conferences to disseminate research findings.
Enquiries
enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za
Department Notes
Effective from 7 April 2021, the National Treasury now utilises an e-Recruitment System which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept hand delivered/posted applications should an applicant prove that he/she tried to apply via e-Recruitment with no success and the National Treasury ICT unit was unable to assist. The applicant’s profile on the eRecruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, however certification will be required prior to attending the interview. Please note: 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. It should be noted that the National Treasury does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. All qualifications, criminal and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the National Treasury processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the National Treasury within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: The National Treasury reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. All queries must be submitted via email addressed to the Human Resources Recruitment Support Team on Recruitment.Enquiries@treasury.gov.za .The National Treasury is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.
Original Text
Division: Office of The Director-General (ODG)
Purpose: To lead data driven policy, research, and data analytics leveraging administrative data to support evidence-based decision- and policy- making.
SALARY : R605 742 per annum, (Excl. benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF Level 7) in
Economics or Econometrics or Statistics. A minimum of 2 years’ experience obtained in an economic, data analysis and research environment. Knowledge
of the latest trends in research methodologies and research tools. Experience in the interpretation of research outcomes. Knowledge and experience of the
STATA and R software packages.
DUTIES : Policy Analysis: Support data-driven research projects in collaboration with National Treasury divisions and other government departments. Produce
briefing notes and memos for the Minister, Deputy Minister and Director
General and Deputy Director Generals. Data management and analysis:
Perform initial quality checks on new administrative datasets to identify anomalies. Assist with establishing data quality standards and protocols for
new administrative datasets. Research: Conduct policy-relevant research using administrative data. Produce research notes, policy briefs, reports and
presentations based on research findings. Stakeholder engagement:
Represent National Treasury on inter-governmental and other external forums and committees related to administrative data and research. Participate in
events such as workshops, seminars, and conferences to disseminate research findings.
ENQUIRIES : enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 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.



