Post-enumeration Survey (PES) - Statistics South Africa

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9. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter gives a summary of the lessons learnt during the execution of the 2011 PES as well as
recommendations for future censuses and surveys.
9.1 Lessons learnt
• The fact that the PES was an integral part of the Census 2011 Programme ensured that the PES
was able to conduct extensive planning and allowed for the testing of methodologies and
procedures well in advance of the main PES.
• The operational timelines must be aligned with census activities to allow for thorough and timely
completion of PES activities.
9.2 Recommendations
• The EA type 'Collective Living Quarters' should be decomposed, i.e. Workers' Hostels and other
institutions should be separated (for sampling purposes for PES and household surveys).
• Large EAs should be split for sampling and administrative purposes (i.e. appointment of staff and
workload allocation).
• Listing during census should include the collection of household information (for each DU).
• The timing of listing should be reviewed (the lag between listing and enumeration should be
shortened to minimise changes within EA).
• Quality assurance should be strengthened and intensified during listing.
• There should be a structured way for checking completion of both listing and enumeration (e.g.
close-off checklist).
• Monitoring of progress reports (from fieldwork) should be strengthened to allow for intervention if
and when required.
• Publicity for PES should be included in census publicity campaign.
• Funding for PES should be improved to allow for appointment of a larger core team.
Post Enumeration Survey (PES)