Assistant Director: Statistician REF NO: 2026/145/OCJ

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Statistician within the Office of the Chief Justice, located at the Northern Cape Division of The High Court in Kimberley. The position is at salary level 09, with a remuneration range of R487 197 – R573 897 per annum. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Managing and administering data collected on Quasi-Judicial and Judge’s Secretaries. * Checking data quality. * Reporting on statistical analysis and advising management on findings. * Ensuring data is analysed and packaged as per requirements. * Verifying Quasi-Judicial files and Judiciary information. * Validating monthly, quarterly, and annual figures. * Coordinating training of data collectors and developing training manuals. * Supervising and developing Data Capturers and Legal Administration Clerks. * Supporting performance management. * Managing the performance of Legal Administration Clerks, which involves signing Performance Agreements, conducting Mid-term Reviews, and Annual Assessments. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma/Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of three (3) years practical and relevant experience in statistical analysis and reporting. * Of the three years' experience, one (1) year should be at managerial/supervisory level (at least salary level seven 7). * Knowledge of: data collection, data collation and verification, data analysis, and Information Management. * Skilled in: report writing, leadership, problem solving, computer literacy (MS Office, especially Excel), communication (verbal and written), planning, organising, numerical, and interpersonal skills. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this position would be an individual with a National Diploma/Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, or an equivalent NQF level 6 qualification. They should possess at least three years of practical experience in statistical analysis and reporting, with a minimum of one year in a managerial or supervisory capacity. The candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge in data collection, collation, verification, analysis, and information management, coupled with skills in report writing, leadership, problem-solving, computer literacy (particularly MS Office Excel), communication, planning, organising, numerical, and interpersonal relations. This role requires someone capable of managing data quality, supervising staff, coordinating training, and providing statistical advice to management. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-statistician-ref-no-2026-145-ocj-office-of-the-chief-justice-south-africa Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

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