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 (effective 01 January 2021) 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 on application 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 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 interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the 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. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). 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 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 (the SMS pre-entry certificate is not a requirement for shortlisting; is submitted prior to appointment. 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. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. 
 
 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: SPORT AND RECREATION REF NO: DSRAC 01/02/2024 
SALARY : R1 371 558 - R1 635 897 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS) 
CENTRE : Qonce 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF 7 or an equivalent qualification), recognized by SAQA. Major subjects in the field of sport administration/ science/ human movement will serve as added advantage. Five (5) years appropriate experience at a senior management level in any of the three spheres of government with experience in the field of sport administration/ science serving as an added advantage. A pre-entry certificate for SMS must be completed before an appointment can be considered. Candidates must be multi-skilled, dynamic, self-motivated professional with well-developed and proven leadership and management abilities; good communication, managerial, organizational, and writing skills; strong negotiation and interpersonal skills; ability to interact at a high level. Must have knowledge of government policies and planning systems, project management skills, presentation skills, report writing skills, planning, and organising, problem solving skills, and ability to work in a team. Must be able to work under pressure and difficult deadlines. Must have a valid South African driver’s license (Code 08). Key Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. People management and empowerment, capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management. Service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, communication, honesty, and integrity and understanding of the Batho Pele principles. SMS pre-entry certificate (proof of registration) is one of the minimum requirements for SMS positions as indicated under paragraph 10.3 of the DPSA Directives as an online course on www.thensg.gov.za. Highly diligent, confident candidates with substantial management experience. Sound management of human capacity, financial and assets within the office. Must have a valid driving license, must have excellent analytical skills in communication (both written and verbal), strong strategic capability and leadership, public knowledge management skills, people management and diversity management, risk management, corporate governance, client orientation and customer focus. Strong budgeting and financial management, change management and service delivery innovation. Excellent facilitation, research, negotiation, presentation, project management, strategic planning, and motivation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Review and conduct planning on strategic matters of the branch. Ensure provision of sport development in the province. Support excellence in sport in collaboration with sport structures and the national academy system. Enhance development of federations and high performance. Support development of sport performance. Monitor funding/budget allocation of sport structures. Ensure provision of school sport and recreation programmes. Provide sustainable recreation programmes. Monitor mass participation programme within the framework of conditional grant. Monitor participation of learners in school sports. Support development of recreation programmes in communities. Provide strategic leadership of sport development. Develop and review strategic, business/operational and procurement plans of the directorate. Monitor the implementation and evaluate the compliance with recreation development and mass participation transformation policies. Establish good governance structures of sport as directed by relevant legislation. Consolidate and report on sport performance. Produce annual evaluation reports. Coordinate federation affairs, participation, and development programmes. Establish and maintain sport structures. Support excellence in sport collaboration with sport structures. Facilitate support, monitor, and evaluate programs of sub directorates. Facilitate and manage relations with other relevant institutions to enhance the development of sport. Manage the club development programme as guided by the conditional grant framework. Ensure development academy and scientific support. Manage capacity building programmes. Manage enabling environment for talent identification. Monitor different sporting codes. Monitor and evaluate progress and training activities. Promote sports and skills management. Provide oversight role in the implementation of sport academy. Management of administration support. Manage and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Manage human and financial resources. Manage performance development and ensure training needs analysis. Ensure staff discipline. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Y. Dlamkile Tel No: (043) 492 1386 (Head Office (Qonce) 
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
 
NOTE : People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference.

OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECURITY AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSRAC 02/02/2024 
SALARY : R811 560 – R952 485 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration) 
CENTRE : Qonce 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Security Management or Records Management or Facilities Management with a minimum of 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director / Junior Management Level in Security / Records Management environment. In-depth knowledge of legislative framework that governs the public service. Sound knowledge of PFMA, governance planning frameworks, government planning cycle (MTEF and strategic planning), reporting, monitoring, and evaluation. Knowledge of public service legislation / policies / prescripts and procedures. Basic knowledge on financial administration, public service regulatory framework, information and performance management, and security procedures. Computer literacy. Sound organisational, high level of reliability. Communication, ability to do research and analyse documents and give solutions. Report writing, presentation skills, communication, and information management. Citizen focus and responsiveness, developing others, diversity management, impact, and influence. Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems. Networking and building bonds. Have a valid driving licence. 
 
DUTIES : Develop/review the security policies and plans. Manage departmental security strategy. Provide security management services in terms of physical security and control systems. Monitor the adherence to implementation of security function. Administer and monitor the implementation of security operating measures. Conduct investigations on security breaches. Facilitate staff vetting in terms of security clearance. Provide conducive work environment services in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Act. Management of the departmental facilities, and work environment. Coordinate office space allocation. Provide infrastructure maintenance services. Facilitate the provision of refectory services. Management of information / records. Coordinate management of all records. Ensure provision of document management system. Ensure provision of registry management services. Management of administration support. Give input in the development of strategic, operational, business and procurement plans. Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Manage human and financial resources. Manage attendance register and leave records. Manage EPMDS and staff development training needs. Maintain staff discipline. 
 
ENQUIRIES : R. Swartbooi Tel No: (043) 492 0940 (Head Office (Qonce) 
e-Recruitment enquiries: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za  
 
NOTE : People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES REF NO: DSRAC 03/02/2024 
SALARY : R424 104 – R508 692 per annum (Level 09), (an all-inclusive remuneration) 
CENTRE : Qonce 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate plus a Diploma / Degree NQF level 7/ Preferable B degree level 7 qualification in Financial Accounting or any relevant qualifications with at least Accounting 3 coupled with at least 3 years at a Supervisory Level / SL 7/8 in the field of Financial Management. Knowledge of Public Service Legislation / Policies / Prescripts and Procedures. Knowledge of BAS and PERSAL. Knowledge of Annual Financial Statements. Consolidation of Annual Financial Statements. Computer Literacy. Operational Management and Planning Analytical and an innovative thinker. Project Management. Extensive knowledge of Financial Administration. Public Service Regulatory Framework. Information and Performance Management. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Computer Literacy. Good Communication Skills. Planning Skills. Financial Management and Reporting. Sound Organisational Skills. Project Management Skills. Communication Skills. Report Writing Skills. Presentation Skills. People Management Skills. Strategic Management. Customer / Client orientated approach. Monitoring and Evaluation Expert. Time Management. Self-discipline. Ability to work under pressure. A valid driving license. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate the Financial Revenue, Expenditure Management and Accounting Services for the Department. Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments. Develop and maintain policies and processes. Monitor revenue collected and expenditure incurred and submit reports and plans as required. Monitor compliance with financial prescripts. Provide advice and guidance to role players on revenue and expenditure procedure. Undertake revenue, expenditure management and accounting services. Revenue management - Ensure that cashier, banking, debt management, monitoring and reporting services are rendered. Expenditure management – Ensure that payment for compensation of employees, goods and services, transfers, subsidies, and reporting are efficiently and effectively performed. Accounting – To provide financial administration and accounting services (legers/journals, accounting, and reporting (interim and annual financial statements). Facilitate the revenue, expenditure management and accounting services. Maintenance of discipline. Facilitate performance and development. Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Facilitate administration support services. Give input in the development of strategic, business, procurement, and annual plans. Compile, consolidate and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Manage human and financial resources. Manage discipline and provide technical advice and guidance. Ensure EPMDS and staff development training needs. Manage attendance and leave records. 
 
ENQUIRIES : R. Swartbooi Tel No: (043) 492 0940 (Head Office (Qonce) 
e-Recruitment enquiries: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
 
NOTE : People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference.