DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods: Email
quoting the reference number and post title in the subject line to
recruitment2024@dsac.gov.zaThere will be no follow-up emails to this
address. Hand delivery: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management
and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria Central. Send
by mail: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development,
Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be
considered or accepted.

CLOSING DATE : 23 December 2024 at 16:00

NOTE : Each application must be submitted separately. Applications must consist of:
A recently updated, comprehensive CV, a fully completed, initialled and signed
new Z83 form (Sections A, B, C & D are compulsory and must be completed
in full, and sections E, F and G are not compulsory if the information is
contained in the CV). However, the question related to conditions that prevent
re-appointment under Part F must be answered. Use of the old Z83 Form will
result in a disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring
certified copies of ID, Drivers licence (where required) and qualifications on or
before the interview; should you be in possession of a foreign qualification(s),
it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA); Applicants must be South African citizens or
Permanent Residents. All non-SA citizens will be required to submit proof of
permanent residence in South Africa should they be shortlisted. Shortlisted
candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a
date and time determined by DSAC. The applicant should have the necessary
data and equipment for this purpose. Applicants must note pre-employment
checks and references will be conducted once they are shortlisted. The
appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, including
security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship
verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and
criminal record. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be
done in writing. We encourage all applicants to declare any criminal and or
negative credit records. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a
technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.
The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful
candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign an
annual performance agreement. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is
an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The employment decision
shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve
its Employment Equity targets. It is the Department’s intention to promote
equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts. Should
the Department not be able to recruit candidates from disadvantaged groups,
other groups will be considered for appointment. The Department reserves the
right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes.

POST 45/168 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DSAC09/11/2024

SALARY : R444 036.per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
qualification; A minimum of Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6)
as recognised by SAQA in Financial Management/Accounting or relevant
qualification; 2-3 years relevant experience at a State Accountant/Chief
Accounting Clerk level in Finance environment; Working knowledge and
experience in Persal and BAS Systems. Competencies Knowledge of Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA); Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and
Financial Systems (e.g. BAS, LOGIS & Persal); Understands and applies
commercial and financial principles; The ability to interpret and apply financial
policy and procedures; Numeracy skills; Computer skills; Problem solving
skills; Analytical thinking skills; Good communication and interpersonal
relations; Planning and Organizing skills

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: The purpose of this post is to coordinate and review
the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with
relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies and
procedures. -Manage Tax (Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE)) deductions and
reconciliation: Ensure correct Income tax is deducted and paid over to SARS;
Ensure Tax is reconciled and corrected; Submit SARS Monthly PAYE return
(EMP201) and SARS Annual and/or Bi-annual PAYE reconciliation (EMP501);
Ensure employees receive their correct IRP5 certificates; Assist officials with
Tax related issues. -Manage expenditure of the department: Oversee the
verification of the capturing of payroll transactions on the accounting system;
Oversee quality assure all payroll transactions; Authorizes reimbursement
transactions on the basic accounting system (BAS); Oversee the reconciliation
of transactions (interface) on the payroll (PERSAL) with the basic accounting
system (BAS); Authorizes payments to third parties (employer contributions to
pension funds, medical aid funds, tax contributions and reconciliations etc)
outside the payroll system; Oversee verification of information for payroll
certification and its transaction on BAS/PERSAL; Ensure that expenditure is in
line with budget and item provisioning; Act as Assistant Persal System
controller (Syscon-assist) in the absence of the Persal Syscon; Oversee and
reconcile payment requests with budget provisions and the availability of funds;
Authorize the payment of transfers and subsidies processed on the basic
accounting system. -Ensure the implementation of Travelling & subsistence,
reconciliation and analysis of the general ledger: Ensure the implementation of
travelling and subsistence policy by monitoring and following up on outstanding
advances; Perform account analysis to make sure that entries and balances
are correct; Reconcile accounts with general ledger on the monthly basis;
Ensure that all entries are accurate and that transactions are reported in
accordance with accounting standards and government regulation. -Facilitate
reporting procedures for expenditure and financial statements: Oversee the
processing of information to determine expenditure against budget; Review
and analyse expenditure report, distribute to budget holders and obtain inputs
on expenditure status; Prepare unit inputs for the interim and annual financial
statements; Ensure the safeguarding of all source documents. -Supervise
subordinates: General supervision of employees; Allocate duties and do quality
control of the work delivered by supervisees; Advice and lead supervisees with
regard to all aspects of the work; Manage performance, conduct and discipline
of supervisees; Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be
able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively; Develop,
implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and
effective functioning.

ENQUIRIES : Ms S Mabe, Tel No: (012) 441 3473
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured Males, White Males, Coloured Females
and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 45/167 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DESIGN REF NO: DSAC-08/11/2024

SALARY : R444 036.per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
qualification; A minimum of Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6)
as recognised by SAQA in Design Studies in Textile Design/Interior Design/
Multimedia Design or relevant qualification; 2-3 years relevant experience at a
Cultural Officer level in a Design related field; Valid driver’s license.
Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the Design Sector in South
Africa; Knowledge of relevant policies and prescripts in arts, culture, and
heritage; Knowledge of White paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage; Planning
and organizational skills; Ability to communicate in clear and appropriate
grammar; Ability to approach work in new and imaginative ways; Intensive
knowledge of the sector; The ability to deal with difficult issues systematically;
Research Skills; Problem solving skills; Good communication and
interpersonal relations; Creativity and innovation; Resilience; Project
Management Skills; Computer literacy; Good administrative and organisational
skills.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: The purpose of this post is to assist in the formulation
and implementation of strategic intervention in the design sector. -Assist in
Programme and Project Management: Assist in handling design unit flagship
projects and handling the administrative duties; Provide assistance towards the
formulation of strategic interventions of the design sector and in order to
achieve national imperatives i.e job creation, education etc; Providing logistical
support to all design projects; Promote socio-cultural development of
vulnerable groups; Identify and support the development of high impact job
creation areas and skills development in arts, culture and heritage sectorManage Stakeholder Relations: Maintain a high standard on stakeholder
relations with all relevant stakeholders; Assist in compiling, storing, and
retrieving management data (presentations, strategic document, proposals,
Memo’s etc).; Attend consultations and information dissemination to the public;
Liaise and support design organisations; Provide support to other units in the
department; Continuous liaison with the industry and stakeholders by
disseminating accurate, relevant information regarding the subject matter;
Provide advice to all relevant stakeholders on arts and culture matters. –
Provide Administrative Support to design and related programmes: Assist in
Monitoring and evaluating funded projects and programmes; Develop and
maintain database of design institutions; Provide administrative and technical
support with regards to design and related programmes; Monitoring the
implementation of approved programmes for all funded organisations and
institutions; Conduct Research. -Assist in the development, implementation of
policies and strategies of the design sector: Assist in providing inputs in the
development of strategies and policies to grow the design sector; Assist in the
formulation and implementation of strategies; Address the overall development
of the design sector through design strategy formulation and implementation.

ENQUIRIES : Mr V Ngobeni, Tel No: (012) 441 3732
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured Males, White Males, Coloured Females
and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 45/166 : CHIEF LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER: TRANSLATION AND EDITING (ENGLISH) REF NO: DSAC-07/11/2024

SALARY : R444 036.per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
qualification; A minimum of Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6)
as recognised by SAQA in language, majoring in English or Translation or
Linguistics or other relevant subjects; 2–3 years’ relevant experience as a
Senior/ Language Practitioner in translation and editing services or related
fields; Successful completion of a departmental English translation and editing
test. competencies: Excellent command of English; Editing/translation skills
and language knowledge; Computer literacy; Ability to edit and translate text
electronically; Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work under pressure; Analytical skills; Planning and organising skills;
Knowledge of public service regulations and relevant policies and prescripts;
Problem solving skills; Research skills

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: The purpose of this post is to edit and translate
documents to meet the government’s constitutional obligation to facilitate
access to information in all the official languages and comply with the
provisions of the Department’s Language Policy (English). -Edit English
documents. -Translate, check and do quality control of English documents:
Translate Afrikaans documents into English: Check and proofread documents
translated into English; Do quality control of outsourced English documents. –
Research, language advice and liaison: Conduct research using the Internet
and other sources to obtain information about work: Provide English language
advice to clients, freelancers, NLS staff and the public on correct language
usage; Liaise with clients about TE services, relevant background
documentation required for translation and/or editing and due dates; Resolve
client, internal and freelance queries; engaging on activities; that support the
promotion and development of official languages; Administration and
supervision: Provide administrative support and supervision; Internal
administration of English documents; Outsourcing administration of English
documents; Record keeping of translated work; Supervise English Section;
Assist subordinates with training and development needs; Assist the unit with
related duties.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Gaffane, Tel: (012) 441 3256
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured Males, White Males, Coloured Females
and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 45/165 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ANALYST PROGRAMMER REF NO: DSAC06/11/2024

SALARY : R444 036.per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
qualification; A minimum of Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6)
as recognised by SAQA in Information Technology/IT Software
Development/Computer Science or any relevant qualification; 2-3 years
relevant experience at an IT Technician/Systems Developer level in the IT
environment. Competencies: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations;
Knowledge and understanding of developing Systems; Knowledge and
understanding of relevant policies; Knowledge and understanding of SITA
regulations; Problem-solving skills; Creativity & Innovation; Communication
and Interpersonal relations; Analytical and thinking skills; Presentation skills;
Research skills; Training skills; Business analysis; Attention to detail.

DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: The purpose of this post is to develop and maintain
all business systems and application software. -Perform business analysis and
systems requirements: Perform system requirements gathering; Compile user
requirements specification documents; Compile business case documents;
Conduct systems development and maintenance support. -Undertake
programming tasks for new systems: Monitor systems performance; Maintain
existing systems and perform system administration duties; Perform systems
implementation. -Lead systems implementation and Go-live activities: Testing
of newly developed systems; Document systems errors and oversee resolution
thereof; Review of business processes and develop optimization strategies. –
Document business processes: Lead business process automation actions;
Analysis of business processes; Develop user manuals for applications,
databases and lead training interventions in the department. -Compile manuals
for bespoke systems developed in-house: Arrange training sessions; Review
training manuals developed by external service providers.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Thulani Jongweni, Tel: (012) 441 3727
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured Males, White Males, Coloured Females
and Persons with Disabilities.

All the best with your applications