9 Statistician jobs in South Africa

Senior Statistician - 2 year contract Seniority Level: Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp)
Type: Contractor - 2 years
Location: Durban, KwaZulu NatalDuties and Responsibilities:

• Masters or Honours degree in Biostatistics, Statistics or related field
• 4 years of research and statistical analysis experience
• Proficiency in SAS, R, STATA, or similar tools
• Basic knowledge of clinical research and epidemiology
• High computer literacy in MS Office
• Experience in analyzing clinical trial or longitudinal data is a plus

• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills to convey statistical concepts

• Provide statistical advice for clinical trial designs
• Undertake projects in Biostatistical methodology
• Analyze clinical trials and observational studies data
• Document study designs and analysis plans
• Prepare study reports and contribute to presentations

The Biostatistics Research Unit (BRU) of the SAMRC is an active research entity that collaborates with health and medical researchers from the SAMRC, universities, other research institutions and international agencies. Statisticians in the Biostatistics Research Unit provide statistical support on design, analysis and reporting, to collaborative national and international projects in the SAMRC research portfolio. These range from surveys, epidemiological studies to randomised controlled and clinical trials.  Statistical methodological development as well as the training and supervision of researchers and junior staff, is also done. The SAMRC BRU offers a challenging biostatistics career in health and clinical research within a dynamic environment. The Unit has a number of methodological research programs such as longitudinal data analysis, innovation in the design and analysis of clinical trials, and spatial data analysis.  The successful candidate will have an individual research portfolio and contribute to these programs.

Responsibilities:

• Research- Peer reviewed journal articles or book chapters, technical report.
• Working on and coordinating all statistical aspects of one or more projects as study statistician.
• Evidence of use of more complex data analysis techniques.
• Write-up study design, sample size and analysis plan of proposals.
• Oversee all aspects of the study such as design, data management, analysis and interpretation of results.
• Transform data into formats that are clean and suitable for analysis.
• Carry out independent computing in a timeous manner.
• Conduct complex statistical analysis.
• Attendance of advanced methodological training.
• Poster or oral presentations at local or international conferences or at external meetings where own research is presented by the statistician.
• Statistical support of Masters or PhD students.
• Assist in teaching a Biostatistics course.
• Develop course material
• Contribution to management of the Unit or SAMRC through meeting organisation or participation in committees, reviews and organisational processes
• Assistance with Unit reporting processes, organising academic days, journal clubs, etc

Duration of the contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

 R 826 446 per annum (cost-to-company)

Core Requirements:

• Hold a MSc in statistics, biostatistics, or biometry
• At least 5 years’ experience in a clinical and health research environment
li>Evidence of strong academic background and peer-reviewed ISI publication record, with at least 7 ISI publications and at least 4 presentations at conferences or meetings
• Registered for a PhD, proposal written and accepted by the University
• At least 5 hours of teaching/training

Advantageous:

• Experience working with epidemiology and public health research groups and centers.

Closing Date:

19 September 2025

The Biostatistics Research Unit of the SAMRC is an active research entity that collaborates with health and medical researchers from the SAMRC, universities, other research institutions and international agencies. Statisticians in the Biostatistics Research Unit provide statistical support on design, analysis and reporting, to collaborative national and international projects in the SAMRC research portfolio. These range from surveys, epidemiological studies to randomised controlled trials.  Statistical methodological development as well as the training and supervision of researchers and junior staff, are also key focus areas. The Biostatistics Research Unit offers a challenging biostatistics career in health and clinical research within a dynamic environment. The Unit has several methodological and application Biostatistics research areas including Bayesian and nonparametric statistics; joint modeling of longitudinal and survival data, complex survey data analyses; multivariate spatial statistics analysis; statistics for clinical trials; structural equation and latent class modelling. 

Responsibilities:

• Advise researchers on the design and analysis of clinical research studies under the guidance supervisor

• Undertake appropriate statistical analysis of research data and prepare routine and adhoc study reports

• Writing of program syntax, and code for statistical reports

• Contribute to scientific presentations and publications

Duration of contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

R 429 864 per annum (cost-to-company) 

Location of the position:

Durban/Pretoria/Cape Town

Core Requirements:

Honours degree in Statistics

• Competent in at least one of the following software packages: R, STATA, SAS or SPSS

Advantageous:

One year’s experience with

Closing Date:

19 September 2025

As a Senior Statistician you will be managing projects, providing high quality statistical support to clients and leading statisticians in the team. This could be direct line management or from a mentoring position.

We are looking for technical candidates with a passion for statistics. You will have a key role in the company both for now and the future.

You will be working with a global team of experts to provide bespoke quality data to clients and bring new medicines to those who need it. You will have the opportunity to interact with international colleagues on a daily basis and be a part of an award-winning company that offers flexible and friendly working conditions, industry leading benefits and great opportunities for career development.

This is a fully remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide statistical consulting to clients across various therapeutic areas and phases of development.
• Develop statistical analysis plans and perform statistical analysis of clinical trial data.
• Interpret statistical analysis results and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure study objectives are met.
• Provide input into study protocols, CRFs, and statistical analysis plans.
• Perform quality control of statistical deliverables and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Conduct simulation or modelling studies to support decision making.
• Mentor junior team members and provide training on statistical methods.
  
  

• M.S degree in statistics or related fields.
• Experience of statistical analysis in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment.
• Strong knowledge of statistical principals and clinical trial methodology.
• Experience with SAS programming and statistical software such as R or Python.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team.
  
  

• Competitive Salary (Open to discussion based on experience)
• Home working allowance
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional days holiday
• Pension - 5% from employee matched by Quanticate
• Private Medical Scheme
• Free standard eye test every two years
• Employee Assistance Program - Available for employee and immediate family
• Years of service recognition awards
• Death in service scheme
• Long Term Disability Insurance

Overview

Genius Sports is the official data, technology, and commercial partner driving the connection between sports, betting, and media on a global scale. Our mission is to create a more sustainable sports data network powered by rich, official live data. To achieve this, we're seeking enthusiastic Statisticians to join our team and collect match data while attending live sporting events.

Are you passionate about football?

If you love football and want to be part of the action while getting paid, this is your opportunity! We are looking for individuals in the Stellenbosch area to collect official live data from football events.

As a Statistician, you will use our user-friendly smartphone-enabled software to report live events, including every shot, goal, tackle, and save. Don’t worry if you lack previous reporting experience - we provide comprehensive e-learning courses and practical training to ensure you’re fully prepared to cover live games. This is the perfect chance for sports enthusiasts to earn extra income while doing something they love.

• Guaranteed base pay of €40 per game
• A performance-based reward system
• Coverage of travel expenses

• Basic level in English
• Regular availability for a few hours on weekends and weekday evenings
• Familiarity with using a smartphone
• Willingness to travel
• A strong knowledge of football
• Reliability, commitment, organization, and integrity
• Exceptional attention to detail

For more information about our mission and values, visit: Genius Sports

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our team!

• Conduct advanced research in water chemistry with a focus on agricultural and environmental applications.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for water quality assessment.
• Lead and contribute to national and international research projects.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.
• Supervise postgraduate students and mentor junior researchers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including government departments, industry partners, and academic institutions.
• Apply water quality expertise to irrigation systems, including the assessment of water suitability for agricultural use and the impact of irrigation practices on soil and crop health

• PhD in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Water Science, Water Resource Management or related field with a strong focus on water chemistry, biogeochemistry, freshwater and aquatic science.
• Proven experience in research, scientific inquiry and investigation, analysis and data management, modelling.
• Scientific publication and knowledge dissemination record.
• Experience in analytical instrumentation (e.g., ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC).
• Knowledge of water quality standards, regulations, and monitoring frameworks.
• Record of research collaboration and partnerships.
• Proven ability to function successfully in cross-cutting disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proven track record of mentoring, supervising and training students.
• Experience with field work and acquiring samples.
• Experience in irrigation-related research or water quality monitoring for agricultural applications.
• Valid code B & EB Driver’s licence and driving experience.

Enquiries: Dr AT Grundling, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 SEPTEMBER 2025

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments).  
Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form. 
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.

An important element of economic growth and transformation relates to the characteristics, determinants and behaviours of firms. Firms are the economic agents that interact at the micro level but ultimately shape aggregate economic trajectories.Firm level data has high potential for enhancing understanding of these interactions as the heterogeneous characteristics of firms are not masked.

The specific objectives of this request for research proposals are:

• To obtain policy-relevant research findings on the determinants of productivity, investment, employment, exports, profitability and output by different firms with different characteristics (incl. size, sector, ownership, export intensity, degree of competition faced, age, past behaviour, and skills makeup). Also, where possible, to examine dynamic decision making effects on outcomes.
• To obtain research findings relevant to government policy questions on the impact of tax incentives (e.g. research & development, MIDP, learnership, section 12I manufacturing) and non-tax incentives on investment, value-add, job creation, capital/labour intensity and growth.
• To obtain economic analyses that could improve policymakers’ insights on issues pertinent to base erosion and profit shifting, including but not limited to corporate leverage and structuring, interest expense in relation to earnings, and linkages between R&D expense and the creation of intangibles.
• To analyse depreciation allowances claimed by companies by asset class and/or sector, and how this relates to economic depreciation of assets.
• To obtain economic analysis that improves the understanding of tax behaviour of individuals and firms.

Researchers with successful proposals will gain access to generally inaccessible data sets located at the National Treasury, subject to agreed restrictions to preserve confidentiality. It is important to highlight that, as of this call, the data are only made available to researchers while physically on National Treasury premises in Pretoria.An inventory of potential data sets is appended to this RFRP.

Submission of proposals is done electronically using appropriate form on the left column of this page. There are three forms to select from; one for individuals, another for groups of individuals and a third one for NGOs. The deadline for submitting proposals is 29 February :59 EET. See full request for research proposals for detailed proposal submission details.

Any questions on the proposal process should be sent to 22February 2016. All queries and responses will be published on this announcement page after this date.