DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISTRICT MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. 3 posts available | centre: Eastern Cape: Nelson Mandela Bay District Office Ref No: 14/06/26HO North-West: Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office Ref No: 15/06/26HO (X2 Posts) Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Office Ref No: 16/06/26HO | 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 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre
Eastern Cape: Nelson Mandela Bay District Office Ref No: 14/06/26HO North-West: Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office Ref No: 15/06/26HO (X2 Posts) Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Office Ref No: 16/06/26HO
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Mathematics/ Demography/ Geography/Financial Management/ Accounting/ Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Facilities Management/ Security Management/ Logistics.
- Training in research, sampling techniques, survey methods, financial management, marketing, stakeholder relations, customer focus, fleet management, logistics management, risk management, report writing, SASQAF Training.
- 3-4 years’ experience as an Assistant Director in relevant fields such field operations, statistical support and coordination and Corporate Services.
- Knowledge of survey methodologies, project management, financial management, strategic management, risk management, HR management, facilities management, asset management, public management, Communication, decision-making, presentation, strategic thinking, interviewing, conflict resolution, leadership, map reading, report writing, supervisory and team management skills, skills in monitoring field operations.
- A creative, energetic, self-driven, results driven, assertive and innovative worker who has diversity awareness and emotional intelligence, is open to change and improvement, a good listener, is oriented towards service delivery, has consistency and integrity and stress management skills, A valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
Duties
- Develop district tactical and operational plans.
- Manage fieldwork operations/ services in the district.
- Manage Corporate Services in the district.
- Conduct stakeholder engagements to communicate, market and disseminate Stats SA products and services at district level.
- Manage staff and other resources.
Enquiries
Mr G Parkins at 082 904 9771
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 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Nelson Mandela Bay District Office Ref No: 14/06/26HO North-West: Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office Ref No: 15/06/26HO (X2
Posts)
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Office Ref No: 16/06/26HO
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics/ Mathematics/ Demography/ Geography/Financial Management/ Accounting/ Human Resource
Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Business
Administration/ Facilities Management/ Security Management/ Logistics.
Training in research, sampling techniques, survey methods, financial management, marketing, stakeholder relations, customer focus, fleet
management, logistics management, risk management, report writing,
SASQAF Training. 3-4 years’ experience as an Assistant Director in relevant fields such field operations, statistical support and coordination and Corporate
Services. Knowledge of survey methodologies, project management, financial management, strategic management, risk management, HR management,
facilities management, asset management, public management,
Communication, decision-making, presentation, strategic thinking, interviewing, conflict resolution, leadership, map reading, report writing,
supervisory and team management skills, skills in monitoring field operations.
A creative, energetic, self-driven, results driven, assertive and innovative worker who has diversity awareness and emotional intelligence, is open to
change and improvement, a good listener, is oriented towards service delivery, has consistency and integrity and stress management skills, A valid driver’s
license and ability to drive.
DUTIES : Develop district tactical and operational plans. Manage fieldwork operations/ services in the district. Manage Corporate Services in the district. Conduct
stakeholder engagements to communicate, market and disseminate Stats SA products and services at district level. Manage staff and other resources.
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Parkins at 082 904 9771
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.