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Circular: 27 of 2026
Page No.: 38–39

Circular Post: 27/139
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

R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09), 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: Head Office (Qonce)
Reference information: DSRAC 07/07/2026
Salary information: R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09), an all-inclusive remuneration

Requirements

22 requirements · official circular text

National Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) in Public Administration, Public Management / Business Management / Strategic Management / Management Sciences / Business Administration / Development studies/ Policy &
Development Management / Monitoring &
Evaluation / Project Management / Organizational Development/ Economics / Management Sciences / Governance / Development planning / Operations management / Social Sciences.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at supervisory level 7/8 in strategic management/planning.
Knowledge of Public Service Act, (Batho Pele Principles), PFMA, and Framework and Guideline for Departmental Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans.
Application of planning methodology.
Basic project management.
Strategic formulation and implementation.
Public sector governance framework.
Communication (verbal and written).
Problem solving and analysis.
Planning and organising.
Knowledge management.
Diversity management.
Budgeting and financial management.
Basic research skills.
Willingness to drive long Hours.
Computer literacy.
Thorough Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Incumbent must have worked in strategic planning or monitoring and evaluation.
Competencies: Development and operational effectiveness, good people skill & teamwork, results orientated, self-starter, presentation and communication skills.
A valid driving license is required.

Duties

27 duties · official circular text

Coordinate operational and strategic planning processes.
Facilitate the development, review, and alignment of strategic and operational plans in line with organisational objectives, policies, and legislative requirements.
Facilitate planning sessions and provide guidance to business units on strategic planning processes, frameworks, and methodologies.
Support the development of performance plans, implementation plans, and related planning documentation.
Monitor progress against approved plans and identify risks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Compile strategic planning reports, dashboards, and briefing documents for management consideration.
Ensure effective coordination between strategic priorities, operational activities, and resource allocation.
Facilitate the identification of service delivery challenges and support the development of improvement plans and interventions.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement to ensure service delivery initiatives are responsive to organisational and stakeholder needs.
Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of service delivery improvement initiatives.
Analyse performance information and provide recommendations to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and quality of service delivery.
Track implementation progress and prepare reports on improvement initiatives, outcomes, and areas requiring intervention.
Promote continuous improvement practices across the organisation.
Coordinate and support the implementation of priority programmes /projects.
Facilitate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of priority programmes and strategic projects.
Provide project coordination support, including tracking milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies.
Facilitate collaboration among internal and external stakeholders involved in priority initiatives.
Monitor project performance against approved objectives, timelines, and outcomes.
Prepare progress reports, presentations, and updates for management and relevant governance structures.
Support the resolution of implementation challenges to ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities.
Management of administration support.
Give input in the development of policies and operational plans.
Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
Determine and verify the authenticity of the evidence provided.
Attend and respond to audit matters.
Supervise human resources.
Maintain staff discipline.

Enquiries

Ms. R. Swartbooi Tel No: (043) 492 0949 / 0936, Head Office – (Qonce) 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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POST 27/139 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING REF NO: DSRAC 07/07/2026
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09), an all-inclusive remuneration
CENTRE : Head Office (Qonce)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) in Public Administration, Public Management / Business Management / Strategic
Management / Management Sciences / Business Administration /
Development studies/ Policy & Development Management / Monitoring &
Evaluation / Project Management / Organizational Development/ Economics /
Management Sciences / Governance / Development planning / Operations management / Social Sciences. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience at
supervisory level 7/8 in strategic management/planning. Knowledge of Public
Service Act, (Batho Pele Principles), PFMA, and Framework and Guideline for
Departmental Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans. Application of planning methodology. Basic project management. Strategic formulation and
implementation. Public sector governance framework. Communication (verbal and written). Problem solving and analysis. Planning and organising.
Knowledge management. Diversity management. Budgeting and financial management. Basic research skills. Willingness to drive long Hours. Computer
literacy. Thorough Knowledge of Microsoft Office. Incumbent must have worked in strategic planning or monitoring and evaluation. Competencies:
Development and operational effectiveness, good people skill & teamwork, results orientated, self-starter, presentation and communication skills. A valid
driving license is required.
DUTIES : Coordinate operational and strategic planning processes. Facilitate the development, review, and alignment of strategic and operational plans in line
with organisational objectives, policies, and legislative requirements. Facilitate planning sessions and provide guidance to business units on strategic planning
processes, frameworks, and methodologies. Support the development of performance plans, implementation plans, and related planning
documentation. Monitor progress against approved plans and identify risks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Compile strategic planning
reports, dashboards, and briefing documents for management consideration.
Ensure effective coordination between strategic priorities, operational activities, and resource allocation. Facilitate the identification of service
delivery challenges and support the development of improvement plans and interventions. Facilitate stakeholder engagement to ensure service delivery
initiatives are responsive to organisational and stakeholder needs. Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of service delivery improvement
initiatives. Analyse performance information and provide recommendations to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and quality of service delivery. Track
implementation progress and prepare reports on improvement initiatives, outcomes, and areas requiring intervention. Promote continuous improvement
practices across the organisation. Coordinate and support the implementation of priority programmes /projects. Facilitate the planning, implementation, and
monitoring of priority programmes and strategic projects. Provide project coordination support, including tracking milestones, deliverables, risks, and
dependencies. Facilitate collaboration among internal and external stakeholders involved in priority initiatives. Monitor project performance against
approved objectives, timelines, and outcomes. Prepare progress reports, presentations, and updates for management and relevant governance
structures. Support the resolution of implementation challenges to ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities. Management of administration
support. Give input in the development of policies and operational plans.
Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Determine and verify the authenticity of the evidence provided. Attend and respond to audit matters.
Supervise human resources. Maintain staff discipline.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R. Swartbooi Tel No: (043) 492 0949 / 0936, Head Office – (Qonce) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
NOTE : Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.