EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, RECREATION, ARTS & CULTURE

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 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. 
 
KPA’s:Overall management of the District Office in terms of the following:Corporate Services which includes Human Resource Management, Financial Management and Supply Chain Management and all administrative aspects. Provide strategic leadership with in the District. Managing alignment of Annual Performance Plan and Budget Plan. Ensure that the line function managers carry out their duties and responsibilities in the following areas:Sport and Recreation, Libraries and Archives Services, Museums and Heritage Resources, Arts and Culture. Establish and maintain inter-governmental and non-governmental organization relations for the integration of programmes. Manage the District budget and compile all reports as required. Monitor performance of the District in relation to planned objectives. Ensure that the operation of the district is in compliance with regulations. 
(The post is targeting to attract women and persons with disabilities). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY LIBRARIES SERVICES 
(CONTRACT FROM DATE OF ASSUMPTION TO 31 MARCH 2021 - Conditional Grant Funded) 
Salary Package: R 826 053 Per Annum (Level 12) 
(Ref: DSRAC 04/03/2019) Head Office 
 
Minimum Requirements: A B.BIBL or B Tech Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science or equivalent qualification with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the Library and Information Services field. Knowledge of Finance and Human Resources. Good computer and negotiation skills. Good research and analytical skills. Knowledge on all applicable Public Service Legislations and Treasury regulations. Knowledge on procurement directives and departmental policies and policy formulation. Good interpersonal relations. Strong customer ethic. Must be able to think strategically and be service-orientated. Must be in possession of a valid code 08 drivers’ licence. 
 
KPA’s:Manage all Conditional Grant activities. Represent and give input on the grant implementation in Library Service and DSRAC strategic planning. Chair / attend planning meeting of Conditional Grant. Liaise with Municipalities. Consult with DSRAC District Management Municipal Library Service Management. Attend DAC and Treasury meeting with regard to conditional grant. Manage annual allocation of Library subsidy transfers to Municipalities and Conditional Grant funds. Compiling MTEF budget for the conditional grant. Manage the annual project budget process. Establish, manage and co-ordinate financial monitoring mechanisms. Ensure that expenditure is in line with business plan, PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Monitor and evaluate municipal financial reports. Coordinate inputs for Library Services annual budget process. Control and monitor payments of all purchases and transfer payments. Develop and maintain a sound internal control and risk management system for the conditional grant. Manage MOA’s business plans and other outputs of the conditional grant. Human Resource Management i.e. Co-ordinate, evaluate and handle staff reports and staff performance. Administrative Management. 

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HERITAGE 
Salary Package: R444 693 Per Annum (Level 10) 
(Ref: DSRAC 05/03/2019) Head Office 
 
Minimum Requirements: A degree in History/ Heritage, Social Science or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years relevant work experience. The candidate must have knowledge of all relevant heritage prescripts, Public Service Act, PFMA and EPMDS. Must have a good organising, interpersonal, and Project Management skills, good communication skills (verbal and written, good interpersonal skills. Must be able work under pressure, computer skills. A valid code 08 driving license. 
 
KPA’s:Provide strategic leadership in the Heritage Resources section by planning and developing the sub-directorate`s and district operational plans, projects and programmes. Liaise with national, provincial and local heritage stakeholders and partners. Facilitate projects aimed at identifying, conserving and managing heritage resources. Facilitate projects aimed at identifying, conserving and managing heritage resources. Facilitate projects aimed at promoting cultural heritage tourism. Facilitate hosting of National Days and Significant Heritage Events. Facilitate auditing of culturally and historically significant heritage sites and objects in the Province. Facilitate identification, development and promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Facilitate strengthening of relations with local authorities, traditional and religious leaders. Facilitate raising community awareness and development of strategies to promote protection and proper management of heritage resources. Coordinate capacity building workshops. Manage leave and EPMDS in the Heritage Resources section and ensure capacity building of staff. Manage the utilization and safe keeping of assets and compile section reports. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT 
Salary Package: R356 289 Per Annum (Level 09) 
(Ref: DSRAC 06/03/2019) Head Office 
 
Minimum Requirements: A Degree in Accounting and Auditing/National Diploma in Internal Auditing with 3 years’ experience in the field of Internal Auditing. Knowledge of Standards for Professional Practice on Internal Auditing. Knowledge of Audit Methodology and practices. Knowledge of Audit process, objectives, control objectives and applicable legislative framework. Knowledge of Risk Management and Business cycles such as procurement, revenue, payments, budgeting, finance etc. Good verbal and written communication skills. Information evaluation skills. Willingness to travel. Computer Literacy. A valid drivers’ license. 
 
KPA’s:Lead project planning and execution. Formulate audit plans covering all critical areas in the process or activity. Determine the scope of the auditable area. Develop risk and control matrix in line with the processes identified. Develop audit program in line with the result of the risk control matrix. Conduct interviews with clients. Report on the results of the audit or Ad-hoc assignments. Facilitate the annual assessment of the Audit Committee and provide a report on the assessment. Supervision of staff. Perform other administrative tasks when required. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LIBRARIES (Mdantsane Library) 
(CONTRACT FROM DATE OF ASSUMPTION TO 31 MARCH 2021 - Conditional Grant Funded) 
Salary Package: R356 289 Per Annum (Level 09) 
(Ref: DSRAC 07/03/2019) Amathole District 
 
Minimum Requirements: A Degree/ Diploma or postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Services coupled with 3 years’ experience in the field, 2 years’ supervisory experience. Must be able to interpret policies and implement strategies. Good management and communication skills. Sound knowledge of collection development and SLIMS. Computer literacy. A valid driving licence. 
 
KPA’s:Supervise and manage staff within the district and Public Libraries. Develop and implement strategic plans of the section. Develop operational plans and manage the section’s budget. Supervene collection development for the public libraries. Establish and maintain relationships with municipalities. Identify training needs and organize workshops for staff. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARIANS (8 POSTS) 
(CONTRACT FROM DATE OF ASSUMPTION TO 31 MARCH 2021 - Conditional Grant Funded) 
Salary Package: R242 475 Per Annum (Level 07) 
(Ref: DSRAC 08/03/2019) Alfred Nzo District; (Ref: DSRAC 09/03/2019) Chris Hani District  (Ref: DSRAC 10/03/2019) Nomaka Mbeki: Amathole District; (Ref: DSRAC 11/03/2019) OR Tambo District;  (Ref: DSRAC 12/03/2019) Joubertina-Ekhuphumleni: Sarah Baartman District (X2)  (Ref: DSRAC 13/03/2019) Nelson Mandela District;  (Ref: DSRAC 14/03/2019) Elunyaweni-Herschel: Joe Gqabi District (X2) 
 
Minimum Requirements: A Bibl. Degree/ B tech in Library Information Studies/ National Diploma in Library & Information Studies or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Public Library . Good verbal and written skills. Ability to administer Library operations and management of staff. Willingness to travel. Knowledge of government prescripts. Individual will be required to work weekends. A valid code 08 driving license. 
 
KPA’s:Management of the library if and when necessary. Ability to create, facilitate, and lead library programmes. Facilitate formation of library structures within your library. Ability to organize and / or be involved in awareness programmes. Collect needs analysis from users / potential users and submit to Principal Librarian. Management of Library asset register and compiling of reports and statistics. Receiving and checking library materials received from the District, Head Office and any donations. Create check in records for new books and serials. 
 
 

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LIBRARY ASSISTANTS (2 POSTS) 
(CONTRACT FROM DATE OF ASSUMPTION TO 31 MARCH 2021 - Conditional Grant Funded) 
Salary Package: R163 563 Per Annum (Level 05) 
(Ref: DSRAC 15/03/2019) (New Bethesda Library) 
(Ref: DSRAC 16/03/2019) (Kareedouw Library) Sarah Baartman District 
 
Minimum Requirements: A Lower Diploma in Library and Information Studies or Matric with two (2) years’ experience in a Library environment. Good command of at least two (2) official languages. Knowledge of Library Systems and relevant government prescripts. Computer literacy. Good verbal and written skills. 
 
KPA’s:Perform all circulation duties in the library. Join and renew library memberships. Assist with shelving and circulation of library material. Attend to reference queries brought by members of the public and learners. 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 formation of library structures. Responsible for orientation and children’s programmes. Assist in the management of library asset register, mini-library asset register. Receive and check library materials received from the district, head office and any donations. Perform all circulation duties and other programmes in the library including ICT and mini-lib services. 
 
 
 
 
 
GENERAL ASSISTANT (2 POSTS) 
Salary Package: R96 549 Per Annum (Level 02) 
(Ref: DSRAC 17/03/2019) (SOMERSET) Sarah Baartman District 
(Ref: DSRAC 18/03/2019) (GRAAFF REINET) Sarah Baartman District 
 
Minimum Requirements: Grade 8 certificates or ABET qualification. Must be able to write and read. Good interpersonal skills. Good verbal and written communication. Self-motivated. 
 
KPA’s:Perform routine duties relating to maintenance of the Centre. Load and move heavy equipment. Offload delivered from the suppliers. Assist in packing the delivered items to the storeroom and offices. Perform any other duties related to General Assistant work that may arise. 
 
 
 
 
 
CLEANER
Salary Package: R96 549 Per Annum (Level 02) 
(Ref: DSRAC 19/03/2019) (KWT) Amathole Museum 
 
Minimum Requirements: basic literacy or abet, ability to read and write. The incumbent should be committed and hardworking. Experience will be an added advantage. Ability to perform routine tasks and operate cleaning machines. 
 
KPA’s:Clean and take care of cleaning equipment and machinery used in daily activities. Assist during museum functions. Carry out messenger duties. Clean dustbins in all offices. Clean crockery after meetings. Request cleaning material in advance. Cleaning public areas, offices, displays, collection stores and other areas general. 
 
 
Applications can be forwarded through one of the following options: 
 
NB: Forward applications to the relevant centre: 
Head Office: Enquiries/ Buffalo City Metro District: Ms. R. Loots Tel: 043 492 0949 
Post to: The Senior Manager: HRM, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Private Bag X0020, Bhisho, 5605 OR Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, King William’s Town, 5605 
 
Amathole District: Enquiries: Mr. Trevor Jantjies Tel: 043 704 7806 
Post to: The Senior Manager, Department of Sport, Recreation Arts and Culture, Private Bag X9030, East London 5200 OR Hand deliver to: No. 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco House Building, East London, 5201 
 
Sarah Baartman District: Enquiries: Mr V Ketelo: 046 492 0223 / 083 340 0882 
Post to: The Senior Manager: Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Private Bag X1003, Grahamstown, 6140 OR Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Grahamstown. 
 
Alfred Nzo District: Enquiries: Mr Gugwana: 039 254 0960 / 082 542 4726 
Post to: The Senior Manager: Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Private Bag X531, Mt Ayliff, 5100 OR Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff 
 
Chris Hani District: Enquiries: Mr. X. Kwanini 045 492 0030 / 065 596 8907 
Post to: The Senior Manager: Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Private Bag, X7190, Queenstown, 5320 OR Hand deliver to: No. 6 Ebden Street, Queenstown, 5319 
 
OR Tambo District: Enquiries: Ms. N. Kenqa Tel: 047 502 9211 / 079 554 6886 
Post to: The Senior Manager, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Private Bag X5003, Mtata, 5100 OR Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 6th Floor, Botha SIgcau Building, corner Leeds and Owen Street, Umtata. 
 
Joe Gqabi District: Enquiries: Mr Y Dlamkile: 051 633 2090 / 071 812 6015 
Post to: The Senior Manager: Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Private Bag X1010, Aliwal North, 9750 OR Hand deliver to: No. 27 Queens Terrance, Aliwal North 
 
Nelson Mandela District: Enquiries: Mr A Kitching: 041 492 1231 / 1230 
Post to: The Senior Manager: Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Private Bag X6003, Port Elizabeth, 6003 OR Hand deliver to: 1st Floor, Goldenmile Building, North End, Port Elizabeth