ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENERGY STATISTICS

Department of Electricity and Energy

Reference number: DEE2026/017
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate Advanced Diploma/Degree in Statistics, Economics, Quantitative Management, Mathematics, Qualitative Management, Energy Studies and Datametrics at NQF Level 7 recognised by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), plus 3 years’ relevant experience. Knowledge of: Energy industry, Data management, Project Management principles. Understanding data sourcing and collection technique (e.g. various sampling techniques that may be used to conduct different types of surveys), Data Quality Framework, Data and statistical analysis. Skills: Communication and interpersonal skills, Project Management and negotiation skills, Computer, Time Management and Statistical analysis skills. Thinking Demands: Rigorous non-corruption thinking, Analytical mindset and up to date with global issues regarding energy.

Duties

Collect all data and information required for planning and reporting from various data providers. Ensure proper storage, management and retrieval of data. Quality assurance and control of data. Compile monthly questionnaires/reports. Compile energy commodity flows for coal, electricity, petroleum products and natural gas. Provide managerial activities.

Where to send your application

Email to Vacancies3@dee.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr Thomas Mashapha Tel No: (012) 406 7550

Note

Males from these races, Indians, Coloured and White are encouraged to apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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