WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT

​The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS.
The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/. 
Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
 

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: CULTURAL AFFAIRS REF NO: CAS 32/2021
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (Level 14), (All-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Undergraduate qualification on NQF 7; A Minimum of 5 years senior
management experience; and the successful completion of the Senior
Management Pre-entry Programme (see paragraph 4 in notes below).
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project
Management; Change Management; Financial Management; and People
Management and Empowerment.
 
DUTIES : Provide strategic leadership and management for the implementation of
Cultural Services including Arts and Culture, Museum Services, Heritage
Resource Management, Libraries, Archives and ECM to all people in the
province: Strategic Management (including change management): People
Management; and Financial Management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Burger at Tel No: (021) 483 9505
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
REGIONAL MUSEUM MANAGER: BREEDE RIVER VALLEY AND OVERBERG REGIONS REF NO: CAS 34/2021 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Nation Diploma/ B Degree or Higher); A minimum of 3 years administrative experience in the museum or heritage sector; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Primary, secondary and field history research techniques and practices; The techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management          (information management) and preventative conservation; Education methodology in museums; Government driven initiatives; Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Project planning and management, Financial management; People Management processes. Skills needed: Collections and conservation management; Exhibition arrangement and implementation; Marketing or promoting; Sound organising; Planning and time management; Communication (written and verbal).
 
DUTIES : Manage and coordinate governance and administration of the regional museum and satellite museums as well as related activities; Manage and facilitate exhibitions, public, educational and outreach programmes; Manage stakeholder engagements, promote and market the regional museum and satellites; Financial management; People management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Janse van Rensburg at Tel No: (021) 483 9678
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
CLOSING DATE : 18 October 2021
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUSEUM RESEARCH AND EXHIBITION SERVICES REF NO: CAS 33/2021
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the museum or heritage sector or similar environment. Recommendation: Post graduate qualification Competencies: Knowledge of the following: The history, purpose and function of museums in society including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Primary, secondary and field history research techniques and practices; Techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Selection/information management and preventative conservation; Education methodology in museums; Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Project planning and management including financial management; People management processes. Skills needed: Organising, planning and time management; Communication (written and verbal); Marketing or promoting. Abilities: Work under pressure and make sound judgement; Analyse documents and situations; Access research sources.
 
DUTIES : Undertake and commission museum exhibitions: Lead the conceptualisation and implementation of exhibition projects in accordance with the Department’s strategic objectives; Oversee the following: Design and production of all forms of media including on-line products; Travelling exhibition programme, maintenance and equipment; Liaison with stakeholders; Promote the coordinate approach to research, education and exhibitions of museum service; Proactively manage changes in scope, timeframes and budget; Provide inputs into management plans and reports as required; Monitor delivery in respect of quality and compliance with legal contractual and safety requirements; Financial and People management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Michael Janse van Rensburg at Tel No: (021) 483 9678
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
CLOSING DATE : 18 October 2021
 
 
 
 
 
MUSEUM OFFICER: SATELLITE MUSEUM OLD HARBOUR (HERMANUS)
REF NO: CAS 28/2021
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B/Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the museum/heritage sector environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele”; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office).
 
DUTIES : Governance and administration of the museum as well as related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public, educational, and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum; People Management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Hutton at Tel No: (021) 483 9703
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
CLOSING DATE : 18 October 2021
 
 
 
 
 
MUSEUM OFFICER: SATELLITE MUSEUM TULBAGH (OUDE KERK VOLKMUSEUM) REF NO: CAS 29/2021
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B/Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the museum/heritage sector environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of  objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele”; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office).
 
DUTIES : Governance and administration of the museum as well as related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public, educational, and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum; People Management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Janse van Rensburg at Tel No: (021) 483 9678
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.  will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
CLOSING DATE : 18 October 2021
 
 
 
 
 
SPORT PROMOTION OFFICER: CLIENT AND SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT REF NO: CAS 31/2021
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Sports Management; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Sport environment; Project and event management; Sport federations, clients, municipalities and stakeholders; Staff management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public service policies and procedures; Public Finance Management Act; National Sport and Recreation Plan; White paper on Sport and Recreation; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication skills; Good presentation and organising skills; Ability to work within a team and perform under pressure.
 
DUTIES : To coordinate the establishment and provide support to sport and recreation structures in schools, wards and local areas in conjunction with the stakeholders; Facilitate sustainable capacity development programmes in sport within the schools, wards, local areas and districts; Implement sport and recreation programmes in the schools, wards, local areas and districts; Monitor and evaluate the compliance with sport and recreation transformational policies; Render administrative functions in relation to programmes that are implemented.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Pather at Tel No: (021) 483 9865
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support  is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
CLOSING DATE : 18 October 2021