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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STATISTICIAN

Office of the Chief Justice · northern cape · Kimberley

Closing date
30 October 2026
Reference
2026/145/OCJ
Salary band
R 573 897
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Office of the Chief Justice Location: Northern Cape Division of The High Court: Kimberley Salary: R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. Requirements: 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 which one (1) year should be at managerial/supervisory level at least salary level seven (7). Knowledge and skills: 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. Duties: Manage and administer data collected on Quasi-Judicial and Judge’s Secretaries, checking data quality, report on statistical analysis and advice management on findings, data analysed and packaged as per requirements, verify Quasi-Judicial files and Judiciary information and validation of monthly, quarterly and annual figures. Coordinate training of data collectors and the development of training manuals, supervise and develop Data Capturers, Legal Administration Clerks and support of performance management, manage the performance of the Legal Administration Clerks with signing of Performance Agreement, Mid-term Reviews and Annual Assessment. Application instructions: can be sent via email to 2026/145/OCJ@judiciary.org.za Enquiries: Technical Related Enquiries: Ms L Wymers: Tel No: (053) 492 3533 HR Related Enquiries: Ms T E Methu: Tel No: (053) 492 3497 Notes: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals. Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓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 which one (1) year should be at managerial/supervisory level at least salary level seven (7)
  • ✓Knowledge and skills: 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

Key responsibilities

  • •Manage and administer data collected on Quasi-Judicial and Judge’s Secretaries, checking data quality, report on statistical analysis and advice management on findings, data analysed and packaged as per requirements, verify Quasi-Judicial files and Judiciary information and validation of monthly, quarterly and annual figures
  • •Coordinate training of data collectors and the development of training manuals, supervise and develop Data Capturers, Legal Administration Clerks and support of performance management, manage the performance of the Legal Administration Clerks with signing of Performance Agreement, Mid-term Reviews and Annual Assessment