Statistical Officer (Reference 2013/89/MP)

Advertiser: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Location: Regional Office Mpumalanga

Salary: R212 106 - R 249 849 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements:
BA or BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Statistics; At least 3 years’ experience in statistical environment; Knowledge of relevant policies, strategies, statistical analysis and Reporting; Data Collection, Information processing or related fields will be an advantage; A valid code B driver’s license will be an advantage; Skills and Competencies: Analytical skills; Communication skills (written and verbal); Problem solving and motivational skills; Presentation/Facilitation skills; Computer literacy- MS Office;

Duties:
Implement relevant policies and guidelines in the Region; Determine resource availability in the Region (sub-offices); Process information and data from a specific Region; Analyse data by identifying trends and patterns specific to the Region; Make recommendations based on the analysis of the statistics for a specific Region; Produce 1st line reports that are practical, accurate and reliable; Create and maintain a database on a monthly, quarterly bi-annual and annual basis for the Region; Verify the data obtained from sources (sub-offices); Apply standing instructions, policies and procedures/guidelines for the interpretation of data in the Region; Train employees in the Region on how to read, understand and utilize the generated reports; Indirectly oversee the monthly submission of data by court administration personnel and project members of relevant projects in the Region.

Enquiries: Mr MH Hlophe 013-753 9300/27

Applications:
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Regional Head, Private Bag X11249, Nelspruit, 1200 OR Physical address: 24 Brown Street, Nedbank Centre, 4th floor Nelspruit.

Note: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (click to download pdf form), and must be accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license where necessary. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.

Applications that do not comply with the above mentioned requirements will not be considered. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel vetting process. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill this position.

Reference number: 2013/89/MP

Closing date: 31 May 2013