EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, RECREATION, ARTS & CULTURE VACANCIES

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NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents until further notice, but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will therefore not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview: should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when submitted. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Employment equity targets of the department will be adhered to. For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments. It is a requirement for applicants to produce or attach a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 / 24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES REF NO: DSRAC 01/08/2022
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration)
CENTRE : Head Office: KWT
 
REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate plus undergraduate NQF level 7 in Linguistic / Socio-linguistic as recognized by SAQA with 5 years’ experience at MMS/SMS. Extensive experience in a relevant managerial field. Experience in developing strategic and business plans. Experience in government financial management. Extensive knowledge and experience in Government policies and procedures. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Computer literacy with and emphasis in excellent PowerPoint. And independent worker, meeting time frames. Monitoring and managing compliance of the District with the Statutory Bodies. Must be in possession of a valid driving license. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competence assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competence-based assessment). The competence assessment will be testing generic managerial competences using the mandated DPSA SMS competence assessment tools.
 
DUTIES : Ensure provision of efficient and effective library and information services in the province. Monitor and support policy development on library and information services. Overall management of library and information services in the province. Promote establishment and maintenance of database on library and information services. Ensure development of community libraries. Support and monitor the community libraries in the province. Promote development of community library structures. Promote community outreach programmes. Ensure provision of archives and repository facilities. Monitor and support policy development on archives and repository. Provide support on archives and repository. Overall management of archives and repository services in the province. Management of administration support. Develop strategic, operational and procurement plans. Manage and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Manage human and financial resources. Manage performance development and ensure training needs analysis. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of accounting principles. Knowledge and understanding of Government imperatives and priorities. Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on the transformation of public service delivery (Batho Pele). Knowledge of National library act promote access to information act (PAIA), Public service policy and strategy on library and archives matters, The Constitution of South Africa, Publics service act and regulations, Public finance management act (PFMA), Treasury regulations, Code of conduct. Knowledge of the use of the official language act, South African language practitioner’s council act. Knowledge of public service legislation / policies / prescripts and procedures. Basic knowledge on financial administration, Public service regulatory framework. Eastern language policy framework. Good telephone etiquette. Computer literacy. Sound organisational skills. Communication skills. Ability to do research and analyse documents and give solutions. Report writing skills. Presentation skills It is a DPSA requirement for applicants to produce or attach a pre-entry Certificate for entry into the SMS posts. The recommended candidate has to produce an SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The name of the pre-entry course is “Certificate for entry into the SMS” and full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-cours/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
 
ENQUIRIES : Y. Dlamkile Tel No: 043 492 1386 – Head Office
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – Rowena. Swaartbooi@ecsrac.gov.za

OTHER POSTS
 
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER: SPORT DEVELOPMENT: SPORT AND RECREATION (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R477 090 per annum (Level 10), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
CENTRE : Nelson Mandela Metro Ref No: DSRAC 02/08/2022
Sarah Baartman Ref No: DSRAC 03/08 /2022
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus National Diploma in the field of Sport and Recreation coupled with 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in the field of Sport and Recreation. Project Management will be an added advantage. Knowledge of wide range of work processes and procedures such as events management, government procurement, monitoring and evaluation. Good decision-making, analytical and negotiation skills. Financial management, strategic and operational, planning and organizing, people management, problem-solving and conflict management skills. Computer Literacy. A valid code 08 driving licence.
 
DUTIES : Implement strategic partnership programmes with the Federations. Develop and maintain a database of participants and officials. Manage projects in partnership with stakeholders and partners. Set up standing meeting with clients and manage the annual sport development calendar. Monitor compliance to policies and procedures related to sport development. Coordinate and organize the training of identified volunteers. Monitor and evaluate sport development programmes. Good report writing skills. Computer literacy (Excel and PowerPoint) and good interpersonal relations. Should be able to work independently and under pressure.
 
ENQUIRIES : V. Ketelo Tel No: 046 492 0223 – Sarah Baartman
S.Javu Tel No: 041 492 1231\1230 – Nelson Mandela
E- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – Rowena. Swaartbooi@ecsrac.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER: SCHOOL SPORT: SPORT AND RECREATION REF NO: DSRAC 04/08/2022
SALARY : R477 090 per annum (Level 10), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
CENTRE : Joe Gqabi District
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus National Diploma in the field of Sport and Recreation coupled with 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in the field of Sport and Recreation. Project Management will be an added advantage. Knowledge of wide range of work processes and procedures such as events management, government procurement, monitoring and evaluation. Good decision-making, analytical and negotiation skills. Financial management, strategic and operational, planning and organizing, people management, problem-solving and conflict management skills. Computer Literacy. A valid code 08 driving licence.
 
DUTIES : Implement strategic partnership programmes with the Federations. Develop and maintain a database of participants and officials. Manage projects in partnership with stakeholders and partners. Set up standing meeting with clients and manage the annual sport development calendar. Monitor compliance to policies and procedures related to sport development. Coordinate and organize the training of identified volunteers. Monitor and evaluate sport development programmes. Good report writing skills. Computer literacy (Excel and PowerPoint) and good interpersonal relations. Should be able to work independently and under pressure.
 
ENQUIRIES : D. Ndzongwana Tel No: 051 492 4757 Joe Gqabi
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – Rowena. Swaartbooi@ecsrac.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARIAN REF NO: DSRAC 05/08/2022 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
CENTRE : Sarah Baartman (Graaf -Reinet)
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a Bibl. Degree/ B Tech in Library Information Studies / National Diploma in Library and Information Studies (NQF level 6) or equivalent studies with at least 1 to 2 years working experience in a Library and Information Service field. Knowledge of public service legislation, policies and prescripts. Basic knowledge of library and information science matters. Prescripts and legislations. Procedures and processes. Good computer, organising, communication, and report writing skills, excellent human, and interpersonal relations. Sound knowledge of stakeholders. A valid code 08 driving license.
 
DUTIES : Implement the provisioning of library materials to community/public libraries. Implement awareness campaigns, outreach programmes and promotion of library use to all communities within the district. Implement stock control of all library material in all affiliated libraries. Selection and processing of library material to be delivered to libraries. Conduct monitoring visits to public libraries within the District. Supervision of staff in the district office/depot. Analyse user needs submitted by public libraries. Compilation and consolidation of monthly user statistics and reports.
 
ENQUIRIES : V. Ketelo Tel No: 046 492 0223 – Sarah Baartman
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – Rowena. Swaartbooi@ecsrac.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARIANS (X40 POSTS)
(Conditional Grant Positions)
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
Sarah Baartman Ref No: DSRAC 06/08/2022 (X8 Posts)
OR Tambo Ref No: DSRAC 07/08/2022 (X8 Posts)
Amathole District Ref No: DSRAC 08/08/2022 (X1 Posts)
Joe Gqabi District Ref No: DSRAC 09/08/2022 (X6 Posts)
Alfred Nzo District Ref No: DSRAC 10/08/2022 (X7 Posts)
Chris Hani District Ref No: DSRAC 11/08/2022(X9 Posts)
BCM District Ref No: DSRAC 12/08/2022(X1 Post)
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a Bibl. Degree/ B Tech in Library Information Studies / National Diploma in Library and Information Studies (NQF level 6) or equivalent studies with at least 1 to 2 years working experience in a Library and Information Service field. Knowledge of public service legislation, policies and prescripts. Basic knowledge of library and information science matters. Prescripts and legislations. Procedures and processes. Good computer, organising, communication, and report writing skills, excellent human, and interpersonal relations. Sound knowledge of stakeholders. A valid code 08 driving license.
 
DUTIES : Implement the provisioning of library materials to community/public libraries. Implement awareness campaigns, outreach programmes and promotion of library use to all communities within the district. Implement stock control of all library material in all affiliated libraries. Selection and processing of library material to be delivered to libraries. Conduct monitoring visits to public libraries within the District. Supervision of staff in the district office/depot. Analyse user needs submitted by public libraries. Compilation and consolidation of monthly user statistics and reports. Recruitment Technical Enquiries – Rowena. Swaartbooi@ecsrac.gov.za
 
ENQUIRIES : V. Ketelo Tel No: 043 492 0223 (Sarah Baartman)
D. NdzongwanA Tel No: 051 492 4757 (Joe Gqabi)
S. Stuma Tel No: 047 495 0853 (OR Tambo)
B. Mbangatha Tel No: 043 492 1838 (Amathole)
L. Xoseka Tel No: 043 492 2140
X.Kwanini Tel No: 045 492 0030
S. Stuma Tel No: 047 495 0853
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – Rowena. Swaartbooi@ecsrac.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPORT PROMOTION OFFICER: SERVICE CENTER – SPORT AND RECREATION REF NO: DSRAC 13/08/2022
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
CENTRE : Amathole District
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma in Sport Management or Human Movement Science (NQF Level 6) with at least 1 - 2 years’ experience in Sport Development. Good communication and organising skills. Ability to work under pressure. Basic computer skills. Basic knowledge of Financial Administration. Report writing skills, Presentation skills will be an added advantage. Knowledge of relevant prescripts. Exposure in a number of codes or federations. A valid code 08 driving license.
 
DUTIES : To promote and encourage participation in Sport Development. To create platform for talent identification through the implementation of the Sport Development & Federations Activities. To facilitate and implement capacity building programmes. To facilitate participation of Federations from grassroots to National Level. Facilitate, organise and implementation of Recreation Development programmes in the district. Preparation of documentation for submissions. Organise and co-ordinate Recreation Development projects provincially, in accordance with the Provincial Sport and Recreation policy. Liaise with communities, structures, federations and maintain partnership. Organise capacity building workshops. Compile reports People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference.
 
ENQUIRIES: B. Mbanghata Tel No: 043 492 1838
For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries eMail: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPORT PROMOTION OFFICER – SPORT DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSRAC 14/08/2022
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
CENTRE : OR Tambo District
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma in Sport Management or Human Movement Science (NQF Level 6) with at least 1 - 2 years’ experience in Sport Development. Good communication and organising skills. Ability to work under pressure. Basic computer skills. Basic knowledge of Financial Administration. Report writing skills, Presentation skills will be an added advantage. Knowledge of relevant prescripts. Exposure in a number of codes or federations. A valid code 08 driving license.
 
DUTIES : To promote and encourage participation in Sport Development. To create platform for talent identification through the implementation of the Sport Development & Federations Activities. To facilitate and implement capacity building programmes. To facilitate participation of Federations from grassroots to National Level People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference.
 
ENQUIRIES : S. Stuma Tel No: 047 495 0853
For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries Email: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARY ASSISTANTS (X12 POSTS)
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 05), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
CENTRE : Ngcobo Municipality Ref: DSRAC 15/08/2022 (X1 Post)
Ngqushwa Municipality Ref: DSRAC 16/08/2022 (X2 Posts)
Great Kei Municipality Ref No: DSRAC 17/08/2022 (X1 Post)
Mbashe Municipality Ref No: DSRAC 18/08/2022 (X1 Post)
Elundini Municipality Ref No: DSRAC 19/08/2022 (X1 Post)
Walter Sisulu University Ref No: DSRAC 20/08/2022 (X1 Post)
Dr Beyers Naude Municipality Ref No: DSRAC 21/08/2022 (X2 Posts)
Ndlambe Municipality Ref No: DSRAC 22 /08/2022 (X2 Posts)
OR Tambo District Ref No: DSRAC 23 /08/2022 (X1 Post)
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate with no experience. A National diploma in library and information studies (NQF Level 6) will be an added advantage. Good command of at least two (2) official languages. Knowledge of library systems and relevant government prescripts. Computer literacy. Good verbal and written skills.
 
DUTIES : Perform all circulations duties in the library. Join and renew library membership. Assist with shelving and circulation of all library material. Attend reference queries brought by members of the public library and leaners. Maintain good public relations with the neighbourhood or community. Attend meetings where and when necessary. Compile statistics of the library. Assist in organising and/ or be involved in awareness programmes (Advocacy and Marketing). Assist in the information of library structure. Responsible for orientation and children’s programmes Assist in the management of library donations, perform all circulation duties and other programmes in the library including ICT and mini-lib services. People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference
 
ENQUIRIES : V. Ketelo Tel No: 043 492 0223 (Sarah Baartman)
D. Ndzongwana Tel No: 051 492 4757 (Joe Gqabi)
S. Stuma Tel No: 047 495 0853 (OR Tambo)
B. Mbangatha Tel No: 043 492 1838 (Amathole)
L. Xoseka Tel No: 043 492 2140 (BCM)
X.Kwanini Tel No: 045 492 0030
S. Stuma Tel No: 047 495 0853
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – Rowena. Swaartbooi@ecsrac.gov.za