• Reference Number : REFS/056602
• Directorate : Sport and Recreation
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 338 106.00 per annum
• Enquiries : Enquiries: Mr. Bongani Mkhwebane: 011 355 2539 / 079 869 7312 North Corridor applications to be emailed to SACRNorthCorridor@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• The successful candidate should have Grade 12 Certificate plus A 3-year tertiary qualification Degree/B-Tech/National Diploma (NQF Level 6/7) in Sport and Recreation Management/ Sport Science/ Sport Development/ Sport Administration, or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. No experience required. Relevant experience will be an added advantage. A driver’s license. Skills: The candidate must have Communication; Computer literacy; Interpersonal relations.

Duties :

• Coordinate the establishment and provide support to sport and recreation structures in schools, wards local areas, in conjunction with stakeholders. Facilitate sustainable capacity development programmes in sport within the schools, wards, local areas, and districts. Implement sport and recreation programmes in the schools, wards, and local areas for the development of sport and recreation. Monitor and evaluate compliance with sport and recreation transformational policies. Render administrative functions in relation to programmes that are implemented

Notes :

• NOTE: Applications should be submitted on a new Z83 form. “Applicants are advised that until 31 December 2020 the current application for employment (Z83) form will be applicable, however from 01st January 2021, a new application form which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed, as per DPSA circular no. 03 of 2025. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of this advertisement, accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check. Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these post(s). Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required before the appointment can be made for Senior Management posts. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme suitably qualified, dynamic, passionate, and experienced qualifying persons are invited to apply for the vacant position.

Employer : Department of Sports Arts Culture and Recreation

Location : North Corridor

Closing Date : 07-10-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.