ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ARTS AND CULTURE is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mopani District | closing date: 10 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Applicants should apply through the following website http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43
- Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane 0700 Or hand deliver at 15
- Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826
- or hand deliver at 570
- Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745
- or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970
- or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Requirements
- Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Arts and Culture studies, Heritage and Cultural Studies or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Arts and Culture at salary level 7/8.
- Valid driver's license (except for persons with disabilities).
- Knowledge And Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of All relevant Arts Culture, Heritage, Language, Creative prescripts and all relevant legislative frameworks that govern the Public Service.
- Project Management.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Planning and organising.
- Financial Management.
- Communication skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Advanced Human Resource management.
- Facilitation skills.
- Budgeting Research.
Duties
- Facilitate the development of visual performing arts in the districts, implement and maintain policies related to visual and performing arts.
- Render professional advice to all relevant stakeholders on visual and performing arts activities.
- Render language and heritage services.
- Establish and maintain visual arts, literature and heritage committees in the province, provide support, including but not limited to financial support, to any person or institutions needing assistance.
- Organize regular trainings and create marketing platforms in languages, heritage and arts and culture to ensure sustainability of industry.
- Facilitate the development and promoting of emerging artists, crafters and authors as well as monitor projects related to visual, performing arts, heritage and literature.
- Facilitate the development and distribution of local theatre productions, film and video content.
- Supervise employees to ensure an effective visual and performing arts service.
- Manage the development of database for visual arts, crafters, authors, and living heritage treasures.
- Identify and select potential artists through competitions and auditions.
- Identify and support visual, performing arts, heritage, theatre, languages, film and video projects.
- Provide opportunities to previously disadvantaged communities.
- Identify and nature talent in theatre, film and video.
- Identify and nurture talent in Theatre, Film and Video industries.
- Promote the use of local content on television, provincial, national theatres and media platforms.
- Provide support to any person or organisation participating in Theatre, Film and Video industries Develop and implement a marketing plan for Theatre, Film and Video industries.
- Develop and maintain the District Performing Artists, Craft, Theatre, Film and Video Databases.
- Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates, evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees, lead and adopt best practices, conduct performance assessment of subordinates.
- Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
Enquiries
Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.
Notes
Applicants will be assisted to apply through the E-recruitment system at The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, 21 Biccard Street, Polokwane, Olympic Towers Applications are hereby invited for filling of vacant posts, which exist in the Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Notes: Department of Sport, Arts & Culture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, identity documents and a valid driver’s license (where required) are only required to be presented on the day of the interview. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the candidate being disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction; applicants are hereby advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No.3 of 2000. Pre-Entry Assessments: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Practical Exercise (a) All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. (b) The assessment must comprise a formal test to determine a candidate's proficiency in core functions and the technical dimensions specified in the job advertisement. https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/ep/2024 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 The closing date for submission of applications is the 10 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security clearance and preemployment verifications. Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. The advert will be posted on the following websites www.sac.limpopo.gov.za / www.limpopo.gov.za, and www.dpsa.gov.za MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Mopani District
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Arts and Culture studies, Heritage and Cultural Studies or equivalent qualification related to the field as
recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Arts and Culture at salary level 7/8. Valid driver's license (except for persons with
disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of All relevant Arts Culture, Heritage, Language, Creative prescripts and all relevant
legislative frameworks that govern the Public Service. Project Management.
Advanced computer skills. Planning and organising. Financial Management.
Communication skills. Report writing skills. Advanced Human Resource management. Facilitation skills. Budgeting Research.
DUTIES : Facilitate the development of visual performing arts in the districts, implement and maintain policies related to visual and performing arts. Render professional
advice to all relevant stakeholders on visual and performing arts activities.
Render language and heritage services. Establish and maintain visual arts, literature and heritage committees in the province, provide support, including
but not limited to financial support, to any person or institutions needing assistance. Organize regular trainings and create marketing platforms in
languages, heritage and arts and culture to ensure sustainability of industry.
Facilitate the development and promoting of emerging artists, crafters and authors as well as monitor projects related to visual, performing arts, heritage
and literature. Facilitate the development and distribution of local theatre productions, film and video content. Supervise employees to ensure an
effective visual and performing arts service. Manage the development of database for visual arts, crafters, authors, and living heritage treasures. Identify
and select potential artists through competitions and auditions. Identify and support visual, performing arts, heritage, theatre, languages, film and video
projects. Provide opportunities to previously disadvantaged communities.
Identify and nature talent in theatre, film and video. Identify and nurture talent in Theatre, Film and Video industries. Promote the use of local content on
television, provincial, national theatres and media platforms. Provide support to any person or organisation participating in Theatre, Film and Video industries
Develop and implement a marketing plan for Theatre, Film and Video industries. Develop and maintain the District Performing Artists, Craft, Theatre,
Film and Video Databases. Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates, evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees, lead and adopt
best practices, conduct performance assessment of subordinates. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the
required standard efficiently and effectively.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.