Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport

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Deputy Director: Arts and Culture, Ref No. CAS 38/2025

Closing Date
2025/09/29
Reference Number
WCG250818-1
Tracking Number CAS 38/2025
Job Title Deputy Director: Arts and Culture, Ref No. CAS 38/2025
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 11
Enquiries Mr T Mchunu at (021) 483 9671
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Purpose
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the development and promotion of artistic and cultural expression in the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.

Recommendation None.
Key Performance Areas
Manage the development and promotion of arts and culture; Manage cultural support services inclusive of Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC); Manage human resources; Financial and procurement management; Cultural Facilities management; It will be advantegous to have a valid code B (or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have access to transport may also apply.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Arts and culture sector; legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Project management; procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Public entity procedures, processes and systems; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial
Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management.

Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit; Operational Planning; Transformational leadership; Networking;Written and verbal communication skills.

Remuneration
All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration in addition Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position.

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Assistant Director: Logistics, Contract and Performance Management, Ref No. CAS 40/2025

Closing Date
2025/09/29
Reference Number
WCG250817-6
Tracking Number CAS 40/2025
Job Title Assistant Director: Logistics, Contract and Performance Management, Ref No. CAS 40/2025
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 9
Enquiries Ms P Malgas at (021) 483 8032
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Purpose
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to co-ordinate and review the processing of requisitions for goods and services.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in Supply Chain or Logistics Management

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Managing the Logistics Management function; Render support services during the creation and processing of orders for goods and services; Develop and monitor processes to ensure proper Performance and Contract Administration; Provide additional support to the Division Demand and Acquisition Management Unit; Provide support to line function; People Management; It will be advantageous to have experience in Contracts and Performance Management; A valid driving license( Code B or higher).Note: Pe ople with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Logistic Information System (LOGIS); Policy development; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act-PFMA; National Treasury regulations (NTR’s), Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions-PTI’s); General Conditions of the Contract; Contract Management Guidelines; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and PPPFA Regulations. BEE; Procurement activities; Procurement policies/procedures/contract management; Document management Enterprise Content Management (ECM), inclusive of registry services and policy and procedures governing these functions.

Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication skill (written and verbal); Report writing.

Remuneration
R 382 245 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes
Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/ proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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Cultural Officer: Arts, Culture and Language, Ref No. CAS 39/2025

Closing Date
2025/09/29
Reference Number
WCG250817-5
Tracking Number CAS 39/2025
Job Title Cultural Officer: Arts, Culture and Language, Ref No. CAS 39/2025
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 7
Enquiries Mr W Masemola at William.Masemola@westerncape.gov.za
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town – CBD
Job Purpose
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to develop and promote arts and culture.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Arts and Culture.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Program Development and Implementation; Event Management; Partner and Stakeholder management; Community Engagement; Budget Management; Financial Management; Reporting and Evaluation; It will be advantageous to have experience in the following: Relevant experience in the arts and culture field; Relevant experience in Arts and Culture/Creative Industries/Cultural development and promotion; Management and execution of arts programmes. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Project Management; Event Management; It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Problem solving; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Planning and organizational; Networking.

Remuneration
R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position.

Click here to apply

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