WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT 

CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026 

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 

OTHER POSTS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CULTURAL SUPPORT REF NO: CAS 22/2026 

SALARY : R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09) 

CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; project management; operational management practices; procurement and tendering processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems of governance and administration. Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day; Knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general; stakeholder management. Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Accounting; Finance; Audit. 

DUTIES : Provide support services for cultural facilities to ensure a safe and enabling environment for cultural programmes and initiatives; Provide administrative support services to the component; Provide secretariat services to the Western Cape Cultural Commission; Operational Management; People Management; Financial Management. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Mchunu Tel No: (021) 483 9672. 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

ACCOUNTING CLERK: ASSURANCE SERVICES REF NO: CAS 23/2026 

SALARY : R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05) 

CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Basic knowledge of the following: financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; insight of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury regulations Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA),Financial Manual; financial operating systems Personnel and Salary System(PERSAL), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Language skill; Computer Skills; Planning and organisation; Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment’s. 

DUTIES : Render clerical support services with regard to assurance services, and governance, fraud and losses management services; Perform general administrative tasks within the Internal Control unit; Perform Financial Accounting and Salary Administration support services; Perform bookkeeping and budget support services. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. D Esau Tel No: 021 483 9633. 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

MUSEUM ASSISTANT: SATELLITE MUSEUM (GEORGE) REF NO: CAS 24/2026 

SALARY : R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05) 

CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government. 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 equivalent or higher qualification (NQF 4); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills. Ability in the following: Motivate own ideas and approaches; Breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify solutions; Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Manage conflict; Communicate (verbally or in writing) with ease and confidence. 

DUTIES : Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and maintain public relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. M Ntsham Tel No: (044) 873 5343 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

MUSEUM ASSISTANT: SATELLITE MUSEUM (TULBAGH) REF NO: CAS 25/2026 

SALARY : R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05) 

CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 equivalent or higher qualification (NQF 4); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills. Ability in the following: Motivate own ideas and approaches; Breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify solutions; Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Manage conflict; Communicate (verbally or in writing) with ease and confidence. 

DUTIES : Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and maintain public relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum. 

ENQUIRIES : Mrs. S van Niekerk Tel No: (023) 230 0148 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

MUSEUM ASSISTANT: SATELLITE MUSEUM (SIMONSTOWN) REF NO: CAS 26/2026 

SALARY : R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05) 

CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 equivalent or higher qualification (NQF 4); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills. Ability in the following: Motivate own ideas and approaches; Breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify solutions; Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Manage conflict; Communicate (verbally or in writing) with ease and confidence. 

DUTIES : Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and maintain public relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Wentzel Tel No: (021) 786 3046 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

LIBRARY MATERIAL PROCESSOR: TECHNICAL SERVICES REF NO: CAS 27/2026 

(Various Posts available in Cape Town) 

SALARY : R144 024 - R169 656 per annum (Level 02) 

CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 (Junior certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Working with people; Working as part of a team; Following instructions and procedures; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Achieving personal work goals and objectives; Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills. 

DUTIES : Physically processing of new library material; Weekly counting, packing and dispatch of new library material to regional offices; Enter item records on Library Information Management System; Administrative duties. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr B Meyer Tel No: (021) 483 2309 

APPLICATIONS : To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: 

Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); 

Or Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za. Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF). 

NOTE : Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. NB: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.