SENIOR STATISTICIAN: EDUCATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Department of Basic Education

Reference number: A5/103
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Centre: Head Office, Mbombela
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 30 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Statistics or equivalent qualifications plus 3 years relevant experience. Computer literate in Microsoft developments. Excellent statistical analysing skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good report writing skills. Sound human relations and the ability to work under pressure and within a team. Valid driver's license.

Duties

Execute statistical analyses of education data and Stats-SA data. Incorporate external data into useful analytical data. Forecast trends on data to support management decisions. Liaise with other departments / directorates / sectors in assisting with data analyses. Work closely with the Chief Information Officer in regard of the above. Assist management in analyses and understanding of statistical data. Prepare statistical reports for publishing on web-sites, newsletters and media. Liaise within the matrix function on statistical reporting.

Where to send your application

Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za ENQUIRIES : should be directed to Tel No: (013) 766 5524/5175/5267/5458/5350: Ms. NP Magagula / Ms. SL Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, YT Mthethwa - HR Recruitment.

Enquiries

Mr. D Mtembu Tel No: (013) 766 5124

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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