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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
CLOSING DATE : 30 November 2020
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. 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 nominated candidate will also 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-pre-entryprogramme / 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.
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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202.
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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
DIRECTOR: MUSEUM, HERITAGE AND GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES SERVICES REF NO: CAS 31/2020
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive salary package). The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant NQF 8 qualification; 5 years management experience; Valid code 8 driver's license, or reliable transport for persons with disabilities; The successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Recommendation: Post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline; Knowledge of museums, heritage resources management practiced and principles that are applicable; Extensive knowledge of legislations that administer the arts, culture and heritage sector; Experience in managing budget and raise funds; Extensive stakeholder management, leadership and involvement; Experience of leading multi discipline tasks; and Ability to write high level reports and conduct verbal presentations to stakeholders, including oversight committees. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; People Management and Empowerment; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; and Knowledge of applicable legislation.
DUTIES : Provide effective and efficient leadership, oversight and strategic management to the museum service and affiliated museums in the Western Cape; Provide leadership to Heritage Western Cape to identify, protect, manage and promote the heritage resources of the Western Cape; Support the statutory bodies (HWC and Western Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee) in order to implement their legislative mandate and promote the vision of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport; Support the heritage resources management in order to ensure that it provides necessary support to Heritage Western Cape and development of nomination dossiers for the proposed World Heritage sites in the Western Cape; and Participate to strategic, legislative, policy, governance and other transversal initiatives of the Chief Directorate and department.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Guy Redman Tel No: (021) 483 9508