Job details

Circular: 27 of 2026
Page No.: 43

Circular Post: 27/144
Department: Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 17 August 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), an all-inclusive remuneration

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: OR Tambo District (Mthatha)
Reference information: DSRAC 13/07/2026
Salary information: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), an all-inclusive remuneration

Requirements

13 requirements · official circular text

National Senior Certificate plus a three-year Degree/Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Sport Management / Sport Administration / Human Movement studies / Recreation Leisure studies / Sport coaching and Human sciences / Sport and Exercise science / Sport and Exercise technology coupled with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in Sport and Recreation environment.
Competencies: Good communication and organising skills.
Knowledge of relevant pre-scripts in sport and recreation.
Ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge and understanding of the departmental policies and procedures.
Coaching and mentoring skills.
Project and event management skills.
Basic computer skills.
Basic knowledge of Financial Administration.
Report writing skills, Presentation skills will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of relevant prescripts.
Exposure in several codes or federations.
A valid driving license is required.

Duties

19 duties · official circular text

Promote and implement healthy lifestyle programmes in communities and wards to increase participation in sport and recreation.
Coordinate nonfinancial and financial support towards community-based sport and recreation forums.
Assist in the implementation of interventions to increase the number of participants from specific target groups in sport and recreation activities.
Establish local community sport and recreation structures in wards and hubs.
Facilitate the provision of equipment and attire resources to Hubs and communities.
Conduct coaching clinics and workshops for sport and recreation participants and structures.
Promote and Implement Indigenous Games programmes in wards and capacitate stakeholders on the technical guidelines.
Collect and consolidate all related data and submission of weekly and monthly reports.
Facilitate skills development initiatives in communities and recreational structures.
Implement all recreational programmes as per the annual operational plan.
Perform events management/coordination activities in recreational programmes and activities.
Liaise with Hubs, NPO’s, NGOs and sister departments to increase the number of participants in sports and recreation activities.
Plan, develop and implement community sports, and community mass participation programme.
Conduct monthly meetings with community sport and recreation forums, federations, clubs and schools.
Coordinate campaigns with relevant stakeholders and government departments.
Promote integrated programmes of all sector departments and relevant stakeholders.
Promote awareness and participation to all ages, gender and capability categories.
Provide administrative functions in relation to programmes that are implemented.
Collect, analyze, compile and update data in recreational activities

Enquiries

Mr. S. Stuma Tel No: (047) 495 0853, OR Tambo District – (Mthatha) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applications must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant centre: Head Office: Qonce: Enquiries – Ms. S. Mpafa Tel No: (043) 492 1405 / Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / Mr. M. Cezula 043 492 1400 / Ms. S. Cetywayo 043 492 0936 Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605. OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 49 Victoria Street, Mthatha Reference Library, Mthatha, 5099. Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha / Mr. M. Mboniswa Tel: 043 492 1838 /1839Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, Ku-Gompo City, 5201. Albany Museum: Makanda: Enquiries. Dr. P. Cimi – 046 622 2312 (Makanda) Hand deliver to 40 Somerset Street, Makanda. Amathole Museum: Qonce: Enquiries. Ms. S. Cakata – 043 642 4506 (Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Roads, Qonce. East London Museum: Ku-Gompo City Enquiries. G. Morcom / S. Lamati – 043 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) Hand deliver to 319 Oxford Street, Belgravia, Ku-Gompo City. Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) Hand deliver to Beach Road & Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Nelson Mandela District: Attention Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A. Dyalvane: 041 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230 Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate Place, Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha. Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu: 039 492 0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff. Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi: 046 492 0223 / 0228 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Makanda. Applicants are encouraged to use e-recruitment system. People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference. The eRecruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report any e-recruitment system challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:0016:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). NB: Direct any enquiries to the relevant enquiries’ person as provided under each position.

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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 27/144 : SPORT PROMOTION OFFICER: RECREATION DEVELOPMENT REF NO:
DSRAC 13/07/2026
SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), an all-inclusive remuneration
CENTRE : OR Tambo District (Mthatha)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a three-year Degree/Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Sport Management / Sport Administration / Human
Movement studies / Recreation Leisure studies / Sport coaching and Human sciences / Sport and Exercise science / Sport and Exercise technology coupled
with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in Sport and Recreation environment.
Competencies: Good communication and organising skills. Knowledge of relevant pre-scripts in sport and recreation. Ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge and understanding of the departmental policies and procedures.
Coaching and mentoring skills. Project and event management skills. Basic computer skills. Basic knowledge of Financial Administration. Report writing
skills, Presentation skills will be an added advantage. Knowledge of relevant prescripts. Exposure in several codes or federations. A valid driving license is
required.
DUTIES : Promote and implement healthy lifestyle programmes in communities and wards to increase participation in sport and recreation. Coordinate nonfinancial and financial support towards community-based sport and recreation
forums. Assist in the implementation of interventions to increase the number of participants from specific target groups in sport and recreation activities.
Establish local community sport and recreation structures in wards and hubs.
Facilitate the provision of equipment and attire resources to Hubs and communities. Conduct coaching clinics and workshops for sport and recreation
participants and structures. Promote and Implement Indigenous Games programmes in wards and capacitate stakeholders on the technical guidelines.
Collect and consolidate all related data and submission of weekly and monthly reports. Facilitate skills development initiatives in communities and recreational
structures. Implement all recreational programmes as per the annual operational plan. Perform events management/coordination activities in
recreational programmes and activities. Liaise with Hubs, NPO’s, NGOs and sister departments to increase the number of participants in sports and
recreation activities. Plan, develop and implement community sports, and community mass participation programme. Conduct monthly meetings with
community sport and recreation forums, federations, clubs and schools.
Coordinate campaigns with relevant stakeholders and government departments. Promote integrated programmes of all sector departments and
relevant stakeholders. Promote awareness and participation to all ages, gender and capability categories. Provide administrative functions in relation
to programmes that are implemented. Collect, analyze, compile and update data in recreational activities
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Stuma Tel No: (047) 495 0853, OR Tambo District – (Mthatha) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
NOTE : Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.