SOUTH AFRICA · SALARY IN RANDS

Statisticians

What the work involves, the skills employers want, and how to get started in South Africa.

  • Database Analyst
  • Demographer
  • Education Research Analyst
  • Mathematical Statistician
  • Psychometric Consultant
  • Quantitative Methodologist
  • Statistical Analyst
  • Statistical Consultant
Take the free assessment Compare salaries

What do Statisticians do?

A statistician is a professional who applies statistical methods and techniques to collect, analyze, interpret, and present quantitative data. They play a crucial role in various fields, including business, healthcare, government, and academia, helping organizations make informed decisions based on data-driven insights. Statisticians design experiments, surveys, and observational studies to gather data, ensuring that these methods adhere to statistical principles to yield reliable results. They use specialized software and programming languages to perform complex calculations and analyses, transforming raw data into meaningful information. Additionally, statisticians interpret the results of their analyses, providing clear and concise reports that communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders, often using visualizations to enhance understanding. Their work informs policy decisions, guides research initiatives, and drives quality improvements across a diverse range of industries.

What the work actually is

  • Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
  • Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
  • Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
  • Determine whether statistical methods are appropriate, based on user needs or research questions of interest.
  • Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.

Skills employers expect

Skills

  • Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
  • Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Abilities

  • Mathematical Reasoning The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
  • Number Facility The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  • Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Knowledge

  • Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

✨ JobCopilot - Smart Job Matching

Find jobs that match your skills with AI-powered search

Search Jobs Now

How people get into it

Education of new hires

Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Doctoral degree

A normal week

  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Processing Information
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Tools used on the job

Tools

  • Notebook computers Laptop computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers

Who it suits

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Advertisement

Get a Well-Paying Job Fast

Start Your Career

Get Started

Does this career fit you?

A free assessment matches your answers to careers, and shows the salary that goes with each one.

Start free

Questions people ask

How much do Statisticians earn in South Africa?

Statisticians salaries in South Africa vary by experience, province and employer.

What do Statisticians do?

Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information, Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy and Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.

How do I know if this career fits me?

Take the free Assessify career assessment. It matches your answers to careers and shows the South African salary next to each one.