Officer Statistics (post level 10) (Contract appointment 2 years) Job ID 6460

This position was previously advertised as Job ID 6415. All applications received in response to the previous advertisement will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants should not reapply unless they wish to submit outstanding supporting documents or updated information relating to their application.

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
To ensure your application is complete you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements as well as the following standard documentation:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Copies of your qualifications or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications please include SAQA accreditation).
A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter appointment contract service certificate or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities:
Contribute to institutional research projects in support of planning quality assurance decision-making and assessment across the University.
Contribute towards internal discussions to anticipate management information needs.
Coordinate the analysis of institutional data for university rankings.
Coordinate trend analysis for internal survey data sets.
Coordinate cross-departmental statistical data analysis projects.
Contribute towards the institutional dissemination of research reports.
Contribute towards promoting the Cascade Reporting Platform across the University.
Coordinate Cascade as the Universitys strategic reporting platform.
Participate in departmental planning.
Inherent requirements:
Honours degree on NQF Level 8 in Statistics Analytics or a closely related statistical field.
A minimum of one (1) year of working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
Recommendations:
A minimum of four (4) years work experience in the South African higher education environment.
Knowledge of university systems policies procedures.

Required competencies:
Results Orientated:
- The ability to set high standards establish tough goals and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to be reliable responsible dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to focus on details work towards perfection and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading:
- The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation energy and enthusiasm.
- The ability to be cooperative with others display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building Coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations..
- The ability to make decisions through consultation collaboration and working with close supervision.

Assumption of duties:
01 June 2026 or as soon as possible.

Closing date:
21 May 2026

Salary:
The annual remuneration package including benefits is R 464 881.91 R 585 370.51 per annum depending on the budget available for the position relevant work experience and qualifications.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme medical aid scheme group life insurance housing allowance leave and sick leave service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:
For enquiries please feel free to contact me at or email at or Additionally kindly contact / 2558 for assistance.

General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at:

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.