PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF THE FREE STATE (PACOFS)

VACANT POSITIONS

Please refer to the PACOFS website for the full advert.

 HR MANAGER PERMANENT :

 Email application to: vacancy1@pacofs.co.za

All-inclusive annual remuneration package: R786,909.49 (not negotiable)

Minimum qualifications and experience • Recognized bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in HR Management / Labour Law. •

Minimum of 5 years’ Managerial experience in HR environment as HR generalist with employee relations experience at Management Level.

The advert is reposted to extend the closing date to 28 August 2026 to encourage the demographics of people living with a disability,

Whites, Indians and Coloureds to apply in line with the EE plan.

 OHS & SECURITY MANAGER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT): 

– 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT:

 Email application to: vacancy2@pacofs.co.za

All-inclusive annual remuneration package: R706,873.02 (not negotiable)

Minimum qualifications and experience • Recognized bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Security Management or equivalent relevant qualification • At least 5 years’ experience in OHS and Security Management operating at management level • Registration with South African Council for the Project and Construction Management - SACPCMP as Construction Health and Safety Manager (CHSM), Proof of registration and paid-up status • Registration with SAIOSH (at professional level) • Demonstrable experience in understanding work-place security and OHS practices and regulations • Demonstrate experience in Serving as a technical advisor to executive on management on statutory safety appointments • Demonstrate experience in managing the outsourced service provider (e.g. SLA for private physical security companies, electronic security technicians and health institutions

The advert is reposted to extend the closing date to 28 August 2026 to encourage the demographics of people living with a disability, Whites, Indians and Coloureds to apply in line with the EE plan.

It is the responsibility of candidates with foreign qualifications to have them verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) | PACOFS reserves the right not to make an appointment | Failure to submit all the requested documents may result in the application not being considered | PACOFS subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity | If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Applications must consist of a letter of motivation, comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID.

Enquiries: Clifton Karabelo Morake 051 44 77771 (2271)

Closing date: 28 August 2026

12 1st Avenue I P O Box 1292 1 9300 Bloemfontein I Republic of South Africa I Tel. 051 447 7771/ 051 447 79311 

Fax 051 430 5523|hrdepartment@pacofs.co.za I www.pacofs.co.za 

TO : ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

FROM : HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER 

DATE : 17 AUGUST 2026 

SUBJECT : REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ADVERT FOR THE VACANCY OF THE HR MANAGER AND THE OHS MANAGER 

PURPOSE 

To obtain approval from the Acting Chief Executive Officer for the Human Resources department to extend the advert of the OHS&S Manager and the HR Manager to reach the designated EE groups. 

MOTIVATION 

The entity is in the process of appointing the vacancies HR Manager and the OHS & S Manager. There advert that is currently circulated, closing on 19 August 2026 which excludes the encouragement that designated groups as per the employment equity plan to apply for the vacancy positions. The request for the amendments is brought about the assessment of the previous adverts and interviews held by the entity in the past that the designated groups do not even apply for the vacancies circulated by the institution. 

One of the employment equity plans of the entity on recruitment and selection is to; 

Maintain and improve under-represented designated groups as the opportunity arises. Increase the representative of designated employees at senior levels. Develop strategies to better utilize the short-term contract opportunities to grow and expand the existing skills pool, especially for designated scarce and critical skills.

It is on this backdrop that there is a request to extend the advert closing dates of the HR Manager and the OHS & S Manager to the 28 August 2026 so as to allow the encouragement of designated groups to apply for the position. 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 

There will be financial implications as the amendments will be posted on the entity’s website and the social media platforms. SUBJECT : REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE OF THE ADVERT FOR THE VACANCY OF THE HR MANAGER AND THE OHS MANAGER 

POWERS OF APPROVAL 

The power of approval is vested in the Acting Chief Executive Officer as per the Delegations of Authority 

RECOMMENDATIONS 

That approval be granted to extend the vacancy closing date of the HR Manager and OHS & S Manager from the closing date of the 19 August 2026 to 28 August 2026. 

Mr Karabelo Morake Date 

Human Resource Officer 

Supported/Not Supported 

Mr. Teboho Lengau Date 

Acting HR Manager 

Recommended/Not Recommended 

Ms. Nomza Topo Date 

Acting Chief Financial Officer 

Approved/Not Approved