DIRECTOR: SPORTS

Grade12 Certificate. Degree / Advanced Diploma / B-Tech at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Sports Management / Administration / Biokinetics or relevant equivalent qualification. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at Middle / Senior Management level. A valid driver’s license. An SMS pre-entry programme must be completed and a Nyukela Certificate be obtained and submitted before an appointment can be considered. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Sports industry and management. In depth knowledge of government legislation, policies, provincial and national plan of action. A high level of financial and people management skills. The ability to inspire staff and communicate effectively in a wide range of situations. Change management and knowledge management skills. Programme management and service delivery innovation. Skills: Problem, solving and analytical skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Strong strategic management and leadership abilities. Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio. Proven management competencies. Communication skills (verbal & written). Negotiation skills. Report Writing. Presentation skills. Computer literacy.

Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management in Sport Management. Ensure Policy Development, Implementation, and monitoring. Ensure development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan for the Unit. Develop and implement strategies for all sporting codes. Manage and co-ordinate implementation of community sport, school sport, and high performance programmes. Ensure planning, monitoring and implementation of the sport and recreation activities. Plan, implement and monitor Sport performance. Plan, develop and formulate sports strategies for all sporting codes in collaboration with the North West Provincial Sport Confederation and federations. Develop, implement and monitor the Mass Participation Conditional Grant Business Plan as per the National Grant Framework. Collate performance reports, portfolio of evidence, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, listings. Conduct performance verification and quarterly compliance assessment on the performance of the North West Academy of Sports and Provincial Sport Confederation, and any funded entity. Ensure sports stakeholder management. Implement the Performance Management and Development System to ensure performance contracting, management, assessments, and rewards.

Ms. Waliyya Jacobs Tel No: (018) 388 2719

Applications must be submitted to Human Capital Management, Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, 760 Dr James Moroka Drive, Gaabomotho Building, Mmabatho or email to [email protected] . Applicants are required to indicate the reference number and post job title in the subject line for all email applications and all attachments including the Z83 and CV must be one PDF document. If you apply for more than one (1) post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. FOR ATTENTION : The Head of Department

Compliance: Applications must be submitted on the approved New Amended Z83 Form (No.81/971431) as prescribed with effect from 01 January 2021, which must be signed, initialled and dated, however, the initial on the second page of the form is not mandatory. The form is obtainable any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website, www.dpsa.gov.za . Applicants must indicate the post and the correct reference number on the Z83 application Form. The New Z83 Form must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating positions held, period in the position and key responsibilities with three contactable referees and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). DPSA Circular 03 of 2025 states that the form must be completed in manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post applied for by completing all relevant fields. Please note that Part A must be fully completed. Part B, C and D questions of the Z83 may be left blank, marked as not relevant, and use dashes or N/A if they do not apply to you or the position applied for. Part E, F and G do not need to be completed if the CV has been attached and provides the required information. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re- appointment under Part F is compulsory for applicants seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section as it is intended for those seeking re- employment. Failure to provide information on CV as requested the applicant may be disqualified. Applications received after closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. It will be expected of candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates, including 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. 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. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personal suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits/assets, qualifications verification, verification of any dismissal for misconduct and previous employment background/reference checks will be verified. Candidates will be subject to security screening and vetting. Applicants must disclose if he/she is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting any business with Organ of State and whether is performing any additional remunerative work outside his/her normal duties. The successful candidate will enter into an Annual Performance Agreement, and also annually disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointments. Note: Candidates who previously applied for re-advertised posts are encouraged to re-apply. Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. Communication and Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 21 of 2026, Post 21/219