EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, RECREATION, ARTS AND CULTURE (01)

At least 3 years of this should be within any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. The suitable candidate will be visionary, stable, innovative, and excellence-oriented and a developmental administrator whose predisposition is to serve the poorest of the poor with distinction and empathy and to lead the department on a path of sustained continuous improvement. 
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Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Service Delivery Innovation; Knowledge Management; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication. Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts. 
 
Key responsibilities: The successful candidate shall be the Head of Department and Accounting Officer of the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and be responsible for managing and giving strategic direction in the following matters: Strategic leadership, planning and management of departmental operations. Ensure overall provision and management of cultural affairs through the coordination and promotion of arts and culture services; the promotion and preservation of heritage through museum services and institutions; promote the development of language and literature in the province; ensure the rendering of library support services and the provision of effective archive services and record management. Ensure overall provision and management of sport and recreation services through the enhancing of special projects and sports development in the province; provision of sustainable recreation and mass participation programmes in schools and in communities. Oversee the provision of district operations and infrastructure services through ensuring coordination of district support services and the promotion of infrastructure and community development services.

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Enquiries: Mr Lauwrence van Zuydam (040 609 6460) 
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful incumbent will be required to undergo security vetting and enter into a performance agreement. The Eastern Cape Provincial Administration is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. 
 
Directions to candidates: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z.83, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. A comprehensive CV and certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document, and driver’s license must be attached. Failure to comply with the above may result in immediate disqualification. 
 
Closing Date: 08 August 2019 @15H00 
 
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 
All Applications must be forwarded through the following Address: 
 
THE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER. 
Hand Delivery: Room 1031, First Floor, Office of the Premier Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho. 
Post to: The Recruitment Centre, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X0047, Bhisho, 5605. Enquiries: Mr. L. Van Zuydam / Ms. S. Nkonki @ (040) 609 6460 /6403. 
 
Note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful incumbent will be required to undergo security vetting and enter into a performance agreement. The Eastern Cape Provincial Administration is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Directions to candidates: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z.83, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. A comprehensive CV and certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document, and driver’s license must be attached. Failure to comply with the above may result in immediate disqualification.