Assistant Director: Statistician

About the role

The Office of the Chief Justice is hiring an Assistant Director: Statistician, based in Northern Cape Division of The High Court Kimberley. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 – R573,897 a year. How to apply: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/145/OCJ@judiciary.org.za Reference number to quote: 2026/145/OCJ Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.

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.

Requirements

• A National Diploma/Degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 3 years practical and relevant experience in statistical analysis and reporting of which 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.