Assistant Director: Statistician

In brief

**Overview** This is a role for an Assistant Director: Statistician within the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), specifically located at the Northern Cape Division of The High Court in Kimberley. The position offers a salary of R487,197 – R573,897 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. The role involves managing and administering statistical data, conducting analysis, reporting on findings, and providing advice to management, as well as coordinating training and supervising junior staff. **What you will do** * Manage and administer data collected on Quasi-Judicial and Judge’s Secretaries. * Check data quality. * Report on statistical analysis and advise management on findings. * Ensure data is analysed and packaged as per requirements. * Verify Quasi-Judicial files and Judiciary information. * Validate monthly, quarterly, and annual figures. * Coordinate training of data collectors and the development of training manuals. * Supervise and develop Data Capturers, Legal Administration Clerks. * Support performance management. * Manage the performance of the Legal Administration Clerks with signing of Performance Agreement, Mid-term Reviews and Annual Assessment. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualification**: National Diploma/Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA. * **Experience**: A minimum of three (3) years practical and relevant experience in statistical analysis and reporting. * **Managerial Experience**: One (1) year of the experience must be at managerial/supervisory level (at least salary level seven (7)). * **Knowledge**: * Data collection * Data collation and verification * Data analysis * Information Management * **Skills**: * Report writing * Leadership * Problem solving * Computer literacy (MS Office especially Excel) * Communication (verbal and written) * Planning * Organising * Numerical * Interpersonal skills **Who should apply** This position is suitable for candidates who possess a National Diploma or Degree (NQF level 6) in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related equivalent qualification. Applicants should have a minimum of three years of practical experience in statistical analysis and reporting, including at least one year at a managerial or supervisory level. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in data collection, collation, verification, analysis, and information management, coupled with excellent report writing, leadership, problem-solving, computer literacy (especially Excel), communication, planning, organising, numerical, and interpersonal skills. The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with its Employment Equity goals. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/office-of-the-chief-justice-ocj-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-145-ocj Source: govpage

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