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 complete a practical assessment and 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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PROJECT COORDINATOR YOUTH AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME OFFICE REF NO: CAS 45/2025 
(3 Year Contract Position) 
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Partnerships and project management; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Provincial policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes/ practices; Strategy development and processes; Policies of the government of the day; Public communication, public education, public engagement, public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Financial management processes, including a thorough understanding of the procurement and tendering processes, the PFMA, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and other relevant financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements; Human resource management processes and performance management in general; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Provincial executive support systems and services; Modern systems of governance and administration as well as public service procedures, processes and systems; Good corporate governance norms and standards; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. Skills needed: partnership management; Ability to interpret and present complex data; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong interpersonal skills; Excellent communication skills(verbal and written); People management skills; Report writing skills; Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Project Management; Accounting/Finance/ Audit. It will be advantageous to have a qualification at NQF level 7 or 8 as recognised by SAQA in Social Science or related field. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and coordinate projects and partnerships in the Youth Service and After School Programme Sector; Build and review policy in the Youth Service and After School Programme sector; Build the capacity of the Youth Service and After School Programme sector; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the component; People management; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J. Boulle Tel No: (021) 483 6545 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: YOUTH AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME OFFICE REF NO: CAS 43/2025 
(3-Year Contract Position) 
SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year experience rendering executive support functions to top management. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: People management administration; Administration; Public Finance Management Act; Public Sector. Skills needed: Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Planning and organising skills including the development and management of workflows; Report writing skills. It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in the public sector; Experience in Youth Sector; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 
 
DUTIES : General administrative support; Financial administration; People management administration; Special projects and compliance reporting. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Davids Tel No: (021) 483 9844 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DATA ANALYST: YOUTH-SERVICE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME SECTOR REF NO: CAS 44/2025 
(3-Year Contract Position) 
SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Strategy Development, Management, Data Systems Development or Data Analysis; A minimum of 1year experience in the data field. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Social Science; Information Sciences; Quantitative and qualitative analytical capability; Ability to perform the following: Interpret and present complex data and statistics for a non-technical audience (written, visually and verbally); Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; Skills needed: Organising and executing; Coping with pressures and setbacks; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Programming and API development. It will be advantageous to have the following: Excellent Excel skills(pivot tables); A post graduate qualification; Experience working in the youth sector. 
 
DUTIES : Data systems development and management including adapting and refining information systems and tools for data collection and management; Data management and analysis for both youth and beneficiary data including analysing data and identifying problems and potential solutions. This includes managing data capturing, merging of multiple data sets, analysis of results, analysis of trends and commentary on these to assist managers make evidence-based decisions; Building the capacity of partners and the admin team to support the data needs of the organization; Packaging data for presentations and decision making; Communications with stakeholders (internal and external) on data gathering, systems and analysis of data. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr W Crawford Tel No: (021) 483 9844 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: YOUTH AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME OFFICE REF NO: CAS 42/2025 
(3-Year Contract Position) 
SALARY : R228 321 - R268 950 per annum (Level 05), plus 37%in lieu of benefits. 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Good understanding of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising skills; People skills. It will be advantageous to have the following: Relevant experience; Experience in the public sector; Degree; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 
 
DUTIES : General clerical support; Financial administration clerical support; Logistics support; Record keeping; People management administration; Special projects and compliance reporting. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Davids Tel No: (021) 483 9844