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FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION VACANCIES
FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION
Free State Provincial Government is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the province through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote representatively will receive preference.
APPLICATIONS : Applicants are urged to choose/ utilise one of the methods provided to forward application to: Department of Sport, Arts Culture and Recreation, Human Resource Management Directorate (Recruitment Division), Applications maybe hand delivered (drop off - application box) Ground Floor, Zana Building, Corner Hill and Henry Street, Bloemfontein OR submit application through email as a single scanned document/one PDF attachment to the email address specified (kindly note that the emailed application and attachments should not exceed 5mb) alternatively courier to Zana Building, corner Hill and Henry Street Bloemfontein, Room 10 (Attention Ms L Twala)
CLOSING DATE : 19 September 2025
NOTE : Applications should be submitted on form Z.83, which can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV only. Applications submitted on the old application for employment (Z83) will not be considered. All fields in the Z83 application form must be completed in full (Separate application for every reference number). Subject matter must reflect the post reference number on the email. It will be expected from Shortlisted candidates to present certified copies of qualifications once interview process is communicated. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Non-RSA citizens must provide proof of permanent residence permit (if shortlisted). The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are couriered or hand delivered timeously as no applications received after the closing date and as well as incomplete applications will be considered. Applicants are respectfully informed that shortlisted candidates are subjected to pre-employment screening (verification of qualification, security clearance, citizenship, credit record check and employment verification), to determine suitability for employment. If no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical pre-entry assessment that intends to test relevant technical, generic and integrity elements link to specific post. The suitable candidates will be selected with intention of promoting representavity and achieving EE targets as contemplated in the departmental Employment Equity plan.
NOTE : Applications should be submitted on form Z.83, which can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV only. Applications submitted on the old application for employment (Z83) will not be considered. All fields in the Z83 application form must be completed in full (Separate application for every reference number). Subject matter must reflect the post reference number on the email. It will be expected from Shortlisted candidates to present certified copies of qualifications once interview process is communicated. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Non-RSA citizens must provide proof of permanent residence permit (if shortlisted). The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are couriered or hand delivered timeously as no applications received after the closing date and as well as incomplete applications will be considered. Applicants are respectfully informed that shortlisted candidates are subjected to pre-employment screening (verification of qualification, security clearance, citizenship, credit record check and employment verification), to determine suitability for employment. If no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, applicants must accept that their application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical pre-entry assessment that intends to test relevant technical, generic and integrity elements link to specific post. The suitable candidates will be selected with intention of promoting representavity and achieving EE targets as contemplated in the departmental Employment Equity plan.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
DIRECTOR: LIBRARY SERVICES REF NO: 3100/10
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum. This all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension fund and a flexible portion that may be structured in term of the applicable rules.
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate recognized NQF level 7 qualification e g Library and Information related study field. At least 5 years working experience at a middle or senior managerial level, preferably in the public sector. Service. Knowledge in sound management, planning, organization, policy development and strategic as well as financial planning. Valid Driver’s License.
DUTIES : Provide Strategic advice and direction to the Library Services Directorate, to ensure operational effectiveness of all public libraries within the province as well as the establishment of a professional support service to ensure availability of specialized library and information services. Responsible for the creation of an enabling environment for the development, transformation and promotion of sustainable library and information services Ensure effective management, coordination and monitoring of library services in the Free State Policy development, analysis and implementation with reference to national and provincial policies including FS Growth and development strategies and other ;legislation link to Library Services Participate in preparing and reviewing the departments’ performance management system by setting key performance indicators (KPI’s) aligned with the strategic and annual performance plan as well as regular monitoring and reporting on KPI as required including the uphold of integrated governance by complying with MTEF and integration with the cluster. Plan, organise lead and control preparation and submission of an annual business plan for the Chief Directorate as well as risk management. Initiate plan, execute monitor and control projects for which are assign to the chief Directorate. Initiate plan, execute monitor and control programs link to various project, program outcomes in respect of performance outcomes stated in annual performance plan Responsible for budget management (Voted as well conditional Grant Budget allocation), implementation of supply chain management system and practices, human resources management , knowledge management as well as contract management in respects of all sub-directorates allocated under his/her span of control to ensure effective service delivery activities undertaken by the directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Lerato Twala at 066 479 1247
APPLICATIONS : recruit.ly@sacr.fs.gov.za
NOTE : Following the interview and technical exercise, for the above two posts 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 for Senior Management Service positions No appointment shall be finalized without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS ( Nyukela) It will be required from the successful candidate to enter into an employment agreement with the department and disclosure of his/her financial interest.