DEPUTY DIRECTORS: PRICE STATISTICS COMPILATION 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: 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, Econometrics,/ Mathematics/ Data science;
- Three to four (3- 4) years at Assistant Director level in similar field;
- Knowledge of the Statistical, and Economic fields are essential;
- Computer literacy – Ms Excel, Ms Word, PowerPoint, Project Management and SAS or any other statistical package;
- Managerial skills, High level of numeracy, Computer literate in MS suite, Software Programming, Strong problem solving skills, Attention to detail, Good written and verbal communication skills, Good interpersonal skills, Conflict management skills;
- The ability to work with people in a team environment, The ability to communicate effectively, Strong numerical and analytical skills, The ability to work on his/her own, The ability to take initiative and lead teams.
Duties
- Monitor and coordinate the compilation of price indices programmes;
- Monitor the data analysis process for Price Statistics Compilation;
- Monitor and coordinate editing and validation of price stats data;
- Monitor, Maintenance and Enhancement of Price Statistics Compilation Systems;
- Monitor the compilation and dissemination of the Price Statistics;
- Manage staff and other resources.
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 : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Statistics, Econometrics,/ Mathematics/ Data science; Three to four (3- 4) years at Assistant Director level in similar field;
Knowledge of the Statistical, and Economic fields are essential; Computer literacy – Ms Excel, Ms Word, PowerPoint, Project Management and SAS or
any other statistical package; Managerial skills, High level of numeracy,
Computer literate in MS suite, Software Programming, Strong problem solving skills, Attention to detail, Good written and verbal communication skills, Good
interpersonal skills, Conflict management skills; The ability to work with people in a team environment, The ability to communicate effectively, Strong numerical
and analytical skills, The ability to work on his/her own, The ability to take initiative and lead teams.
DUTIES : Monitor and coordinate the compilation of price indices programmes; Monitor the data analysis process for Price Statistics Compilation; Monitor and
coordinate editing and validation of price stats data; Monitor, Maintenance and
Enhancement of Price Statistics Compilation Systems; Monitor the compilation and dissemination of the Price Statistics; Manage staff and other resources.
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.