DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DATA VALIDATION AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT 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
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre
Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Demography/ Econometrics/ Economics/ Development Studies;
- 3-4 years’ experience at ASD level in a Statistics environment;
- Training in Project management;
- Statistical analysis, SAS Training or training in other statistical packages;
- Knowledge of statistical and related legislation, Data management, Data quality and Indicator development.
- Ability to articulate abstract concepts simply to stakeholders, High-level of conceptual and abstract thinking; excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
- An innovative thinker with diversity awareness, creativity, assertiveness, open for change and improvement, self-driven, result-driven and team player.
Duties
- Guide the implementation of statistical plans in accordance with Integrated Indicator Framework (IIF);
- Monitor and coordinate statistical data flow between South Africa and other countries and international agencies;
- Guide the validation of data emanating from entities within the NSS intended for national and international consumption;
- Coordinate the development, application and review of new validation Standards;
- Develop and review frameworks;
- Manage staff and other resources.
Enquiries
Ms L Dooka Tel No: (012) 336 0161
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 : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Demography/ Econometrics/ Economics/ Development Studies; 3-4 years’ experience at ASD level in a
Statistics environment; Training in Project management; Statistical analysis,
SAS Training or training in other statistical packages; Knowledge of statistical and related legislation, Data management, Data quality and Indicator
development. Ability to articulate abstract concepts simply to stakeholders,
High-level of conceptual and abstract thinking; excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, interpersonal and report-writing skills. An innovative thinker
with diversity awareness, creativity, assertiveness, open for change and improvement, self-driven, result-driven and team player.
DUTIES : Guide the implementation of statistical plans in accordance with Integrated Indicator Framework (IIF); Monitor and coordinate statistical data flow between
South Africa and other countries and international agencies; Guide the validation of data emanating from entities within the NSS intended for national
and international consumption; Coordinate the development, application and review of new validation Standards; Develop and review frameworks; Manage
staff and other resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Dooka Tel No: (012) 336 0161
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.