WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT VACANCIES

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NOTE : 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. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.


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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: REGIONAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT REF NO: CAS 32/2023
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
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 management level experience. Recommendation: A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge and ability in the following: Planning and organising: Strategic planning to set objectives to ensure proper linking to the relevant Head Office Components; plan for activities, which include compiling of management reports. Finance: Budget planning; Set budget levels and expenditure control. Initiate methods to improve the effective utilisation of funds. Human Resource Matters: Dealing with the demands of a constantly changing workplace; Oversee district offices. Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. National Sport and Recreation policies and legislation, including the National Sport and Recreation Plan Computer: Operational / utilisation of specific computer software packages and efficient utilisation of both hardware and software. Written and verbal communication skills.
 
DUTIES : Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Policy and Strategy; Sport and Recreation Programme implementation; Liaise with the relevant role-players such as: Local Authorities, Schools, Sport federations, Other Provincial & National departments, Sport councils, Recreation structures, Private sector organisations, NPO/ NGO`s.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Bouah Tel No: (021) 483 5891
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPECIALIST HERITAGE OFFICER: HERITAGE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES REF NO: CAS 35/2023
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the field of Archaeology, Palaeontology, Geology, Meteorites, Heritage Conservation, Anthropology, Building Science or History; A minimum of 5 years relevant experience; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: Masters Degree. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Training in archaeology and related disciplines; Human resource management; Management of finance in line with the Public Finance Management Act; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Analytical thinking; Project Management; Development of systems and databases; Planning and organising; Conflict resolution.
 
DUTIES : Processing most complex and advanced application for permits, impact assessment and appeals received in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999) and other relevant legislation; Develop proposals for the most complex cases for formal protection of Heritage Resources; Monitor and enforce compliance with most sensitive and intricate permits and conditions of impact assessments and other aspects of legislation; Provide professional, technical assistance, advice and undertake advocacy on heritage matters; Prepare the PHRA submission to the tribunals; Brief counsel or state prosecutor on the technical details with regards to court cases; Ensure proper storage of archaeological and paleontological, meteorites artifacts.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Scheermeyer Tel No: (021) 483 9682
 
 
 
 
 
 
ICT SUPPORT OFFICER: LIBRARY SYSTEMS SUPPORT REF NO: CAS 33/2023
SALARY : R359 517 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Information Technology; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in information network or infrastructure environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Willingness to travel on his/her own to provide ICT Services to libraries across the province. Competencies: Knowledge of provincial and public libraries; Skills needed: Applying expertise and technology; Analysing; Relating and networking; Working with people; Planning and organising; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Following instructions and procedures; Adapting and responding to change; Deciding and initiating action; Writing and reporting; Learning and researching; Coping with pressures and setbacks; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy.
 
DUTIES : Responsible for the end user environment; Responsible for training of library staff on the software installed on the PC’s and initial troubleshooting; Conduct system application support/maintenance; Provide inputs in policy and budget.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Links Tel No: (021) 483 5140
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARIAN: SELECTION REF NO: CAS 34/2023 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Library Science/Information Sciences. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Collection development and evaluation of library material; Cataloguing experience using AACR2 or RDA; Children’s literature collection development; Electronic resources collection development. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Book knowledge; Library selection procedures; Library Information Management System; MARC21; Budgeting; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Presentation skills; Planning and organisational; Time management; Ability to work independently, as part of a team and under pressure.
 
DUTIES : Evaluation of library material; Creation of bibliographic records; Collection development; Promotion of library material.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Jonck Tel No: (021) 483 5475