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Head of the Department: Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation

Salary: R1 521 591 p.a. (All-inclusive remuneration package consist of a basic salary and flexible portion structured according to personal needs) plus 10% non-pensionable Head of Department allowance. (5 year fixed term Contract) (Level 15)

·         Reference No: 2022/ACSR02/NW • Centre: Head Office (Mmabatho)

Requirements: • An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in Public Administration, Management or any Social Sciences field of study emphasising Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation as recognised by SAQA • A minimum of eight (8) years’ of senior managerial experience of which at least three (3) years’ must be with any organ of state as defined by the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996.

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.

Duties: • Reporting to the MEC for Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation • The incumbent will provide strategic and operational support to the Office of the Executive Authority, Serve as the Accounting Officer of the Department as prescribed in the Public Finance Management Act and Public Service Act, 1994 • Provide strategic leadership to the Department and ensure the effective co-ordination, integration and implementation of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation Prescripts, Services and Programmes in the Province • Manage and Oversee Cultural Affairs and Libraries • Manage and oversee Sports and Recreation Services • Liaise with and co-ordinate partnerships with other governmental, non-governmental institutions and other partners.

Enquiries: Mr Silas Bahula, tel. (018) 3883087

The Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and it is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender, and disability.

People with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. The Employment Equity plan of the Department will be considered when filling these position. Applications must be completed using the new Z83 Application Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should include a certified copy of ID, certificates and comprehensive CV with three contactable referees, copies of your educational qualifications. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment and the selected interviewed candidates will be subjected to a two day competency assessments at a venue and date determined by the Department.

Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion for the Nyukela Programme (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) offered by the National School of government which can be accessed via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za

Any application received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered. Applicants who did not complete the new Z83 will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidates for the above positions will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which includes, criminal records, citizenship, financial checks, qualifications and previous employment (Reference checks) and should have been vetted Top Secret or should be able to meet Top Secret vetting requirements within 6 months of assuming duties failing which the contract will be terminated. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. If you do not hear from the Department within six months after the closing date of the advertisement consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to fill the position.

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be forwarded for attention: The Director General, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X129, Mmabatho, 2735, or hand deliver at the Directorate Human Resource Management, Second Floor Garona Building, Mmabatho.

Applications may also be emailed to the following address MCKekana@nwpg.gov.za

NB: All applicants who previously applied for this post are encouraged to re-apply should they still be interest in the position as previous applications will not be considered.

 Closing date: 11 March 2022

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