Job Vacancies at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Three year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration, Financial Management, Business Management, Statistics;
• 3-5 years relevant experience in working with the Conditional Grant;
• At least 3 years relevant experience at an Assistant Director level;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• Knowledge of relevant policies;
• Understanding of the DORA and grant framework;
• Good communication and interpersonal relations;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Numeracy skills;
• Policy development and analysis;
• Negotiating skills;
• Planning and organizing skills; Presentation skills 

 
DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to ensure participation of Provincial sport support and coordination within the Department;
• Ensure proper management of Mass Participation (MPP) and Sport Development grant processes;
• Manage compliance with all National Treasury practice notes,
• DoRa and grant framework;
• Convene and conduct meetings with grant managers;
• Review grant framework;
• Develop Business plans;
• Develop the operational plans of the Grant Office;
• Develop the required reporting templates in accordance with the Technical Indicator Descriptors;
• Ensure effective monitoring and compliance reports;
• Analyse performance and financial reports received from provinces;
• Conduct processes of physical verification visits to the provinces;
• Prepare presentations in relation to performance analysis and financial performance; Manage subordinates.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Three year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA or relevant qualification in Strategic Management, Business Leadership, Public Management or relevant qualification;
• 3-5 years relevant experience in strategic management/planning (priority consideration); or monitoring & evaluation/research or policy development;
• At least 3 years relevant experience at an Assistant Director level;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and frameworks guiding strategic management, knowledge management and planning;
• Knowledge and experience in strategic management, public sector and corporate planning practices, frameworks and policies;
• Knowledge and understanding of data collection and analysis;
• Sound understanding of government policy and legislative frameworks governing planning and reporting in the public sector; Knowledge in alignment of government policy to the departmental strategy; Managerial/supervisory skills;
• Exceptional knowledge of and communication in English; High level of computer literacy;
• Exceptional analytical report writing skills; Good communication, organisational and Problem solving skills;
• Ability to interact and communicate with people of all levels verbally and in writing;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

 
DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to provide institutional and sectoral strategic planning and related advisory services in the sport, arts and culture sector;
• Consolidate commitments made at planning and reporting sessions into a register of issues for follow up;
• Cultivate a culture of learning and develop related learning plans to enhance understanding of the departmental strategy and performance plans, as well as their alignment to national priorities/focus areas;
• Coordinate and manage the acquisition, storage, use, and dissemination of knowledge that will enhance planning and reporting;
• Provide strategic support to Departmental public entities and provincial departments responsible for sport, arts and culture, during the planning process;
• Convene and facilitate Strategic Planning Sessions;
• Assist in developing the Department’s Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan and contribute to developing sectoral ones when necessary; Follow up on recommendations resulting from the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan assessment by oversight departments/Units;
• Manage the Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan's design, printing, approval, and distribution;
• Develop good working relations with oversight departments and departmental Units;
• Facilitate the development of the Departmental Annual Operational Plan; Analyse Department’s response to international and national commitments and advise on alignment to departmental mandate;
• Analyse the institutional planning documents and develop a commitments’ register to enhance operational planning and reporting 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate/ Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Three year Degree/ National Diploma (NQF 6 as recognised by SAQA) in the field of Social Sciences, Development studies/Public Administration/ Business Management or relevant qualification;
• Post Graduate qualification with Research Methodology will be an added advantage;
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage; 3-5 years relevant experience in the field of research and evaluation, Policy development, and project management;
• At least 3 years relevant experience at an Assistant Director level; Knowledge of Research and evaluation methodologies;
• Knowledge and understanding of policy development; Understanding of relevant policies, prescripts and legislations;
• Report writing, and dissemination of information;
• Project management skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Coordination and Presentation skills;
• People management; Knowledgeable in Public Finance Management Act;
• Computer literacy; Good communication and interpersonal relations;
• Problem solving skills;
• Research and Evaluation skills. 

DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to provide transversal research, and evaluation cluster-specific research and evaluation support and policy development coordination services;
• Draft research and evaluation data collection instruments; Draw sampling;
• Apply all relevant methods of data collection; Record data during the collection process;
• Development of literature and document review chapter for the research study;
• Draft the evaluation and research reports;
• Develop the Management response document out of the recommendations from the report;
• Develop Improvement Plans and manage the implementation (monitoring reports) of the Improvement Plans;
• Consult with branches/stakeholders to identify the strategic evaluation projects and research topics;
• Develop/update departmental Evaluation and Research Plan;
• Transcribe qualitative recorded data;
• Capture quantitative data in a data set; Analyse both qualitative and quantitative data;
• Manage the development of the DSAC policy register;
• Provide guidance to the department on how internal and external policies should be developed;
• Provide guidance on the development of the external policies by using the approved DPME Policy framework/guideline;
• Provide guidance on how to complete the first/initial Socio-Economic Impact Assessment report before it can be sent to the Presidency;
• Provide assistance on how to complete the second/final Socio-Economic Impact Assessment report before it can be sent through to the Presidency. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media studies or relevant qualification;
• 2-3 years relevant experience in the communication environment at a Senior/ Officer level;
• A valid Driver’s Licence; Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work outside office hours;
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations (PSR), and Public Service Act (PSA); Knowledge of policies and legislations governing communication;
• Knowledge of communication and public relations, campaign planning and implementation strategies;
• Planning, organising and Problem solving skills;
• Computer literacy; Good communication and interpersonal relations;
• Managerial and professional Qualities;
• Project Management skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to create public awareness about the department’s role in the socio-economic development of South African society;
• Assist in coordinating communication support and participation in all projects and strategies;
• Implement departmental communication policy to promote and enhance communication within and outside the Department;
• Developing and providing inputs towards draft communications/media plan;
• Drafting and distribution of media statements, advisories/releases, and alerts to the media database for event and campaigns of the Department;
• Managing receipts and distribution of media monitoring and analysis reports;
• Build and maintain a database of communications stakeholders, especially the media 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Fine Art/Graphic Design or relevant qualification; 2-3 years relevant experience in Heraldry and National Symbols at a Senior/ Officer level;
• Certificate of Competence in Project Management will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in Marketing Management will be an added advantage;
• Planning & Organising skill;
• Understanding of technical or professional aspects of work and continually maintains technical knowledge;
• Specialist Knowledge; Competence in programme design and development;
• Good communication and interpersonal relations;
• Creativity & Innovation;
• Flexibility;
• Creates new and imaginative approaches to work-related issues;
• Identifies fresh approaches and shows a willingness to question traditional assumptions;
• Successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions. 

DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to manage all activities of the National Symbols Popularization and outreach related activities within the Bureau of Heraldry;
• Develop, manage, and monitor the National Symbols projects / workshops;
• Liaise and work with other stakeholders to develop National Symbols projects;
• Identify joint projects with role players; Implement joint projects with other role players;
• Manage and monitor the stock of National Symbols advocacy material;
• Respond to requests for National Symbols Advocacy material;
• Distribute National Symbols advocacy material;
• Render design work for the department; Render Heraldic design and preparation of certificates of registration for new applicants such as municipalities, schools, associations, and general public. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Financial Management/Financial Accounting/ Social Sciences/ Humanities or relevant qualification;
• 2-3 years relevant experience in Accounting/ Financial Management/ corporate governance/ performance monitoring or similar position within the public service environment and also in Public Entities as a Senior/ Officer/ Accountant; Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis;
• Understanding of Good Corporate Governance principles; Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting processes;
• Understanding of the Accounting Standards;
• Knowledge and understanding of financial and non-financial Performance monitoring management. 

 
DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to monitor performance and facilitate planning and budgeting process of the DSAC Public Entities;
• Facilitate with analysis of the Quarterly Financial Reports, Annual Financial Statements, Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans received from public entities and provide advice on deficiencies and / or concerns;
• Assist in evaluating quarterly financial reports and produce analysis reports after receipt of the reports;
• Assist in evaluating the applications received for the retention of surpluses/deficits from the public entities in accordance to the formula determined by the National Treasury;
• Facilitate the submission of the applications for the retention of surpluses/deficits and condonations of Irregular Expenditure to the National Treasury;
• Assist in the analysis of Audit Implementation Plans of the public entities;
• Annual reports (AFS) received, evaluated and feedback provided;
• Facilitate and coordinate the planning and budget process of the public entities;
• Assist in communicating the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budget expectations to the public entities;
• Assist in circulating the Medium-Term Expenditure Committee (MTEC) databases and chapters to the National Treasury;
• Assist in distributing the Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE) databases to the public entities;
• Evaluate the ENE databases and chapters received from public entities and attend to the queries from National Treasury;
• Facilitate and coordinate the tabling process of the Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans and Annual Reports of the public entities to Parliament;
• Annual Performance Plans and budgets received and evaluated, and feedback provided;
• Assist in Implementing the Governance Framework for public entities;
• Ensure that the database of Council/Board Members is established and frequently updated;
• Assist in ensuring that the process to appoint a new Council commences at least six months prior to the end of the current Council;
• Assist in the facilitation and coordination of Induction workshops for the new Council;
• Assist with any capacity building for Council members;
• Assist with coordinating the process of advising the Minister on the vacancies of the Council;
• Assist with coordinating the process of recommending the appointment of the Council by the Minister;
• Coordinate, facilitate and render secretariat services to the governance forums (CEO; CFO; PAI;
• Chairpersons and Heritage fora);
• Coordinate oversight visits to the public entities and provide administrative support on the compliance matters;
• Conduct follow-ups on matters emanating from the oversight visits;
• Ensure that public entities adhere to PFMA and Treasury Regulations and other legislative requirements of the public entities. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification;
• Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management/Public Management and Administration or relevant qualification;
• 2-3 years relevant experience in recruitment & selection, employee benefits and administration at a Senior/ Officer/ Practitioner level;
• Additional Requirements-Certificates in Introduction to PERSAL, PERSAL Administration and Leave Administration;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Human Resource Management environment;
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and implementation strategies;
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management Legislation / Directives;
• Knowledge of working on PERSAL System in a supervisory capacity;
• Good communication and interpersonal relations;
• Problem solving skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Numeracy skills;
• Supervisory skills; Policy Analysis; Ability to work as a team and independently. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the administration of Recruitment and Selection processes;
• Draft submissions for the advertisement of vacant positions/posts;
• Calculation of financial implication to fill positions;
• Draft advertisements and facilitate the placement in relevant advertising mediums;
• Facilitate response handling and shortlisting processes;
• Conducting interviews & provide secretarial services; Prepare submissions to obtain approval for appointment, employment offer letter and signing of employment contract;
• On boarding of new employees;
• Facilitate the administration of conditions of services, remuneration and employee benefits;
• Facilitate the processing of leave functions and provide assistance and advice to administrators and Practitioners on leave matters and PILIR matters;
• Facilitate the processing of other conditions of service such as housing allowances, acting allowances, overtime requests, Administration of Government Employees Pension Fund and Long Service Recognition;
• Provide advice to all employees on conditions of services, remuneration and employee benefits;
• Facilitate the processing of appointments, promotions, and transfers to the Department;
• Facilitate the process of Terminations of Service and Transfers from the Department to another;
• Facilitate the process of Terminations of Service and Transfers from the Department to another;
• Provide overall supervision and guidance to subordinates;
• Facilitate provision of information to the Auditors;
• Participate in the development of HR policies; Provide inputs for annual reports