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STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA (STATSSA)
 
Stats SA provides scientific knowledge that enables society to understand complex soclo-economic phenomena. It draws its mandate from the Statistics Act, 1999 (Act No 6 of 1999). Stats SA strives to excel in the following five competencies: • Intellectual capability to lead the scientific work of statistics • Technological competence for purposes of large-scale processing and for complex computations and accessibility of information to the public • Logistical competence for deployment of (forward and reverse) logistics of large-scale field operations and for strategic  choices regarding operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness • Political competence in understanding the political environment without being political or Politicised (commitment of delivery without fear of favour) • Administrative competence: The ability of bringing it all together.
 
Internship Opportunities
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Stets SA offers a two-year internship programme on the following Fields of Study for 2020/21
 
 
Criteria:
To qualify for the internship programme, you must -
• Be an unemployed graduate aged between 20-35 years;
• Have completed a Degree/National Diploma (NQF 6) or Honours/ Masters Degree in the under-mentioned disciplines/ fields of study from accredited institutions of Higher Learning;
• Must be a South African Citizen; and
• Must not have participated in an Internship in the Public Service
 
The following qualifications are required:
 
FIELD: Statistics
QUALIFICATION: Economics/Econometrics/Statistics/Social Sciences/Mathematical Statistics/Demography
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (01/01/20H0)
 
 
FIELD: Data Science
QUALIFICATION: Computer Science/ Statistics/ Applied Mathematics
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (02/01/20H0)


FIELD: Demography
QUALIFICATION: Population Studies/ Demography/ Statistics/ Development Studies
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (03/01/20H0)
 
 
FIELD: Geography
QUALIFICATION: Geography/ Geomatics/ GIS/ Environmental Studies
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (04/01/20H0)
 
 
FIELD: System Development and Analysis/ICT
QUALIFICATION: Information Technology/Computer Science/Financial Information Systems/ Programming/Software Development/ Networking
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (05/01/20H0)
 
 
FIELD: Logistics
QUALIFICATION: Logistics Management/Transport Management/Transport Economics
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (06/01/20H0)
 
 
FIELD: Governance (Risk Management; Fraud and Compliance; Governance and Policy Unit)
QUALIFICATION: Risk Management/Accounting/Internal Audit/Policing/Fraud and Investigation/ Investigation/Forensic
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (07/01/20HO)
 
 
FIELD: Communication, Marketing, Digital and Media Studies
QUALIFICATION: Web Design/ Printmaking and Typography/ Media Writing/ Digital photography and Digital Imaging Manipulation/Visual Digital Communication/Graphic Design/Journalism
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (08/01/20H0)
 
 
FIELD: Actuarial Science
QUALIFICATION: Actuarial Science/ Computational and Applied Mathematics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Statistics/Mathematics
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (09/01/20H0)
 
 
FIELD: Data Analysis
QUALIFICATION: Computer Science/ Statistics/ Mathematics
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (10/01/20H0)
 
 
FIELD: Social Science
QUALIFICATION: Economics/ Demography/ Statistics/ Sociology/ Population Studies/Development Studies
STATION + REF NO: Head Office (11/01/20H0)
 


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Prerequisites: • A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in the above-mentioned fields. Applicants that still need to finish or qualify for a Degree or National Diploma should not apply.
 
Important note: Applications must be submitted online on the following link: www.statssa.gov.za/recruitment • Applicants must attach a recent copy of their CV, certified copies of: Matric certificate, academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record), and ID • Candidates wishing to apply for an Internship outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend • Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered • Applicants will be expected to be available for assessments and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the Department • It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) • All appointments for internship are subject to the verification and pre-screening process. Statistics South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment • Manual applications will not be accepted • Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
 
Enquiries: Kindly contact Ms Zanele Khumalo on (012) 337 6371 or Ms Sphiwe Ringane on (012) 310 8089
 
Closing Date: 31 January 2020
 
Stats SA endeavours to promote the careers of previously disadvantaged persons by applying the principles of appropriate legislation, e.g. Employment Equity Act, 1998.