Director, Strategic Management and Planning – DSAC
Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture
Closing Date: October 2, 2023, at 16:00
Reference Number: DSAC-01/09/2023
Salary: R1,371,558 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Location: Pretoria
Requirements:
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- Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Undergraduate Qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Management and Administration/Social Science/Development Studies/Monitoring and Evaluation or a related qualification supported by public sector experience.
- Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) is an advantage.
- Successful completion of a Pre-entry Certificate for Public Sector Senior Management Leadership.
- Valid driver’s license.
- 5 years of experience at a Senior Management level in strategic planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, strategy, research, and organisational planning.
- Knowledge of public sector governance principles and procedures.
- Familiarity with the sports, cultural, and creative industry sector.
- Understanding of policies and regulations governing partnerships in support of DSAC operations.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
- Diplomatic conflict resolution skills.
- Capacity to manage high complexity and workload.
Duties:
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- Lead and coordinate support services for strategy, planning, statutory performance monitoring, and policy, program, and project evaluation.
- Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes.
- Oversee the development and presentation of strategic and operational plans, DSAC 5-year Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan, and Operational Plan.
- Manage the DSAC ENE (Estimates of National Expenditure) Chapter.
- Oversee Monitoring and Evaluation of the Department, including quarterly performance reports, annual performance reports, and ENE Mid-Term reports to the National Treasury.
- Monitor and evaluate priority and target implementation, formulating intervention strategies.
- Conduct institutional performance assessments and evaluations.
- Coordinate institutional performance assessment and performance evaluation, compiling strategic reports.
- Develop and maintain a rolling 3-year Evaluation Plan.
- Oversee the annual evaluation program rollout.
- Manage and coordinate sector-specific research and departmental research agendas.
- Facilitate knowledge and learning management processes.
- Manage Organisational Development and Change Management interventions, including structure development and review, human resources, and budget management.
- Coordinate responses to audit and risk management, as well as parliamentary questions.
- Present SP (Strategic Plan), APP (Annual Performance Plan), and Quarterly reports to Committees of Parliament.
Enquiries:
Ms M Tshikwatamba Tel No: (012) 441 3065
Note: The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC) aims to increase female representation at the Senior Management level, so preference will be given to female applicants and persons with disabilities.
Applications:
Email applications to job@onlinecareerguidance.co.za. Include the reference number and post title in the subject line. Only emailed applications will be considered. No follow-up emails will be entertained, and late applications will not be accepted.
Director, School Sport System and Development Programme – Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC)
Closing Date: October 2, 2023, at 16:00
Reference Number: DSAC-02/09/2023
Salary: R1,162,200 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Location: Pretoria
Requirements:
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- Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Undergraduate Qualification (NQF level 7) recognised by SAQA in Sport Management, Sport Science, Exercise Science, or Physical Education, or a relevant qualification.
- Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
- Successful completion of a Pre-entry Certificate for Public Sector Senior Management Leadership.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
- 5 years of relevant experience at a Middle Management (Deputy Director Level) / Senior Management level in the field of School Sports.
- Thorough knowledge of sports management principles and procedures, including best practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of school sports within the broader sporting context.
- Understanding of policies and regulations governing the sports sector.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.
- Diplomatic conflict resolution skills.
- Capacity to handle high complexity and work volumes.
Duties:
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- Provide strategic leadership for programmes aimed at increasing participation in sports and recreation activities in schools.
- Identify strategic priorities for enhancing sport and recreation involvement in schools.
- Manage programs to boost participation in sport and recreation in schools, including process management and work design.
- Set Departmental targets for increasing participation and monitor progress while maintaining an overview of Departmental performance in these areas.
- Identify opportunities for systems improvement and lead interventions to achieve them.
- Ensure participation includes those with disabilities, previously disadvantaged individuals, and women.
- Facilitate integration and collaboration between departments for an integrated approach to mass participation.
- Monitor existing school sports participation programmes.
- Plan and organise the Directorate’s activities to ensure optimal service delivery, staff development, evaluations, feedback, discipline, and coaching.
- Manage and monitor the budget allocated to the Directorate, including Conditional Grant Allocation to provinces as per the approved Grant Framework.
- Coordinate the program’s input into institutional reporting forums like Risk Management, Audit, Monitoring and Evaluation, Audit Action Plan, and Parliamentary Committees.
Enquiries:
Mr T Thebehae Tel No: (012) 441 3132
Note: The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture (DSAC) aims to increase female representation at the Senior Management level, so preference will be given to female applicants and persons with disabilities.
Applications:
Email applications to job@onlinecareerguidance.co.za. Include the reference number and post title in the subject line. Only emailed applications will be considered. No follow-up emails will be entertained, and late applications will not be accepted.
