Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/158 · Ref DSRAC: 27/07/2026
INTERN: MUSEUMS & HERITAGE
Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
- CentreSarah Baartman District (Makanda)
- ProvinceEastern Cape
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 49
- Circular Post
- 27/158
- Reference number
- DSRAC: 27/07/2026
- Department
- Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Centre
- Sarah Baartman District (Makanda)
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture.
The listed centre is Sarah Baartman District (Makanda).
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate/Grade 12 with a National Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 06 as recognized by SAQA) in Tourism Management/History/Social Science, Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer Literacy.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Must have no criminal record.
- Applicants must be unemployed and never participated in an internship programme previously.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of projects aimed at identifying, conversing and managing Heritage resources.
- Assist in implementation of projects aiming at promoting cultural heritage Tourism.
- Assist in hosting of national days and significant Heritage events.
- Assist in Auditing of cultural and historically significant Heritage sites and objects in the province.
- Identification, development and promotion of intangible cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge systems.
- Co-ordinate the process of strengthening relations with local authorities, traditional, and religious leaders in the district including relevant stakeholders.
- Provide general administrative tasks in the office necessary to ensure the office functions in its full capacity & plays an effective role in the district.
- Assist in raising community awareness and development of strategies to promote protection and proper management of heritage resources.
Enquiries
can be directed to Ms. Z. Mhloma / Ms. R. Swartbooi Tel No: (043) 492 1338 / 043 492 0949 For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries email to: erecruitment@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.
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date.
- Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification).
- 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. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment.
- Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercises and interviews. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behaviourally preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
STIPEND : R8 174.75 per month
CENTRE : Sarah Baartman District (Makanda)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate/Grade 12 with a National Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 06 as recognized by SAQA) in Tourism
Management/History/Social Science, Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer Literacy. Be a South African citizen. Must have no criminal
record. Applicants must be unemployed and never participated in an internship programme previously.
DUTIES : Assist in the implementation of projects aimed at identifying, conversing and managing Heritage resources. Assist in implementation of projects aiming at
promoting cultural heritage Tourism. Assist in hosting of national days and significant Heritage events. Assist in Auditing of cultural and historically
significant Heritage sites and objects in the province. Identification, development and promotion of intangible cultural heritage and indigenous
knowledge systems. Co-ordinate the process of strengthening relations with local authorities, traditional, and religious leaders in the district including
relevant stakeholders. Provide general administrative tasks in the office necessary to ensure the office functions in its full capacity & plays an effective
role in the district. Assist in raising community awareness and development of strategies to promote protection and proper management of heritage
resources.
ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms. Z. Mhloma / Ms. R. Swartbooi Tel No: (043) 492 1338 / 043 492 0949
For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries email to: erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za