The Statistical Assistant is mainly deployed on: (1) assisting in conducting statistical surveys; (2) coding, editing and inputting questionnaire data; (3) performing statistical computations, analysis and assisting in dissemination of statistical data; (4) compiling statistical tables/charts and reports; (5) preparing simple computer programs and applying computer packages in statistical work; (6) assisting in testing of computer systems of statistical work; and (7) performing other duties in relation to statistical work.

Candidates should have - (a) (i) an Ordinary Certificate in Statistics from the Hong Kong Statistical Society (HKSS), or equivalent, with two years’ practical experience in statistical work; or (ii) a Higher Certificate in Statistics from HKSS, or equivalent; or (iii) a Higher Certificate in Mathematical Studies from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or (iv) a Higher Diploma in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or (v) a Higher Diploma in Statistics and Computing for Business from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or (vi) an Associate in Statistics and Computing for Business from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, or equivalent; or (vii) a Higher Diploma in Applied Statistics and Computing from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, or equivalent; or (viii) a Higher Diploma in Business Analysis from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, or equivalent; and (b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent. [See Note (1)].