STANDARDS DEVELOPER 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: 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
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Statistics / Demography / Data Science/ Economics / Econometrics;
- Training in Official Statistics, MS Office Suite, Survey Methodology, Quality Management, Policy Development, Suite of standards development courses, Training Skills Course, 0-12 months’ experience in the statistical production process or related field;
- Conceptualising, interpretation, report writing, excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, good interpersonal, facilitation, analytical thinking, complex problem-solving, Ability to write, interpret and present the contents of statistical standards, Ability to advocate for standardisation, High degree of computer literacy, Ability to conduct research, Skills in interpretation of international guidelines and methodologies as applicable to the field of population and social and economic statistics, Knowledge of Fundamental principles of official statistics, Statistics Act and other legislations, Various statistical standards and classification systems, Knowledge of statistical processes and statistical value chain, Knowledge of the development, maintenance and implementation of standards, Knowledge of various frameworks governing production of population and social statistics and economic statistics, A good understanding of government policies and initiatives and the role of statistics in government decision-making, Knowledge of quality management systems and quality assessment frameworks, Knowledge of stakeholder management and consultation.
Duties
- Align standards development initiatives with organisational and national priorities;
- Develop, review and update the statistical standards-related policies, technical documentation, guidelines, and metadata templates;
- Conduct and support environmental scanning activities to inform the development of national, regional, and international standards.
Enquiries
Ms T Moalusi Tel No: (012) 3376435
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 : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Statistics / Demography / Data Science/ Economics / Econometrics; Training in Official Statistics, MS Office Suite,
Survey Methodology, Quality Management, Policy Development, Suite of standards development courses, Training Skills Course, 0-12 months’
experience in the statistical production process or related field;
Conceptualising, interpretation, report writing, excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, good interpersonal, facilitation, analytical
thinking, complex problem-solving, Ability to write, interpret and present the contents of statistical standards, Ability to advocate for standardisation, High
degree of computer literacy, Ability to conduct research, Skills in interpretation of international guidelines and methodologies as applicable to the field of
population and social and economic statistics, Knowledge of Fundamental principles of official statistics, Statistics Act and other legislations, Various
statistical standards and classification systems, Knowledge of statistical processes and statistical value chain, Knowledge of the development,
maintenance and implementation of standards, Knowledge of various frameworks governing production of population and social statistics and
economic statistics, A good understanding of government policies and initiatives and the role of statistics in government decision-making, Knowledge
of quality management systems and quality assessment frameworks,
Knowledge of stakeholder management and consultation.
DUTIES : Align standards development initiatives with organisational and national priorities; Develop, review and update the statistical standards-related policies,
technical documentation, guidelines, and metadata templates; Conduct and support environmental scanning activities to inform the development of
national, regional, and international standards.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Moalusi Tel No: (012) 3376435
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.