Professional Officer: Research Analytics ● REF NO: FPR 22/25

City of Cape Town; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 508,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cape Town is offering a position focused on Future Planning and Resilience, requiring a knowledgeable individual in statistics and data science. The role entails supporting urban data analysis, preparing reports, and maintaining data governance for effective policy-making.

Qualifications

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, with preference for statistics and data science.
• At least three years of relevant functional experience required.
• Sound knowledge of statistical methods and quantitative data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of urban data to inform decision-making.
• Apply statistical methods for data analysis and urban development trends.
• Assist in collecting socio-economic data through surveys.

Skills

Statistical methods

Quantitative data analysis

Data interpretation

Education

Masters degree (preferred)

Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Future Planning and Resilience Policy and Strategy

Basic Salary: R507 320 PER ANNUM

Requirements:

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification (a master’s degree

is preferable), with a preference for the fields of statistics and

data science.

• At least three (3) years’ relevant functional experience

required.

• Sound knowledge of statistical methods and quantitative data

analysis and modelling.

Key Performance Areas:

• To support the analysis of urban data and information relevant

to strategy, policy and planning to inform decision-making.

• Apply statistical methods and tools to support data analysis

and interpretation of urban development trends.

• To assist with the collection of socio-economic data through

household surveys and other primary research methods, data

management and related processes ensuring robust data

governance frameworks to maintain accuracy and quality.

• Preparing data for reporting, profiles, dashboards, maps,

and other urban development information products

• Supporting responses to data and information requests from

stakeholders, and assisting in the preparation of reports

and visualisations

• Participating in data-related working groups, engagements,

and supporting the communication of information outputs.

• Contributing to continuous improvement by maintaining

awareness of relevant tools, technologies, and data practices.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

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Closing date: 06 July 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.