Western Cape Cultural Affairs & Sport Jobs

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Deputy Director: Departmental Planning, Ref No: CAS 09/2026

Closing Date
2026/05/25
Reference Number
WCG260415-5
Tracking Number CAS 09/2026
Job Title Deputy Director: Departmental Planning, Ref No: CAS 09/2026
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 11
Enquiries Mr S Julie (021) 483 3134
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 suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate the strategic and operational planning processes for the department and public entities.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); a minimum of 3 years relevant middle management level experience.

Recommendation
N/A

Key Performance Areas
Plan and manage the departmental strategic and operational planning processes for the department and public entities, including the Strategic Plan (SP), Annual Performance Plan (APP), and input into the Provincial Strategic Plan (PSP), including MTEC. Coordinate and facilitate the compilation of quarterly performance reports and annual performance reports. Facilitate the departmental Batho Pele and service delivery improvement initiatives; plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the subdirectorate: people management and financial management.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Policy formulation and analysis skills; Facilitation and presentation skills; Problem-solving skills; People management planning skills; Dispute resolution/conflict management skills; Interpersonal skills, research skills, the ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures, including report writing/writing skills, analytical skills, understanding of Strategic Planning tools, i.e., SWOT analysis, theory of change, etc. Skills in the following: Numeracy, literacy, computer literacy, language skills, project management, accounting/finance/audit, and strategic planning.

Remuneration
All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 to R 1 098 195 per annum (salary level 11).

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 check, 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
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates 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. 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 inquiries 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, kindly contact the inquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered.

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Office Manager, Office of the Chief Director: Sport and Recreation; Ref No. CAS 10/2026

Closing Date
2026/05/25
Reference Number
WCG260415-1
Tracking Number CAS 10/2026
Job Title Office Manager, Office of the Chief Director: Sport and Recreation; Ref No. CAS 10/2026
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 9
Enquiries Dr. L Bouah at Lyndon.Bouah@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 suitably qualified and competent individual to render an office manager service to the Chief Director (CD).

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Recommendation None
Key Performance Areas
Manage engagements: Develop and maintain systems in the office of the chief director that will contribute towards improving efficiency in the office. Oversee and provide effective guidance and advice on the flow of information and documents to and from the office of the chief director. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the Chief Directorate’s Office; Verify responses drafted on matters received from internal and external stakeholders; Prepare documentation with regard to matters of a complex transverse nature within the Chief Directorate’s office and advise/sensitize the Chief Director. Coordinate and report on matters of a transverse nature to the chief director. Ensure a coordinated secretarial/administrative support service within the Chief Directorate. Follow up on matters to be submitted (for example, by provincial departments, municipalities, components, ); Prepare a presentation and briefing for the chief director. Assist with the rolling out of projects by departmental units in terms of follow-up, feedback, and early warning.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge and understanding of project management. Operational management, procurement, and tendering Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; the Public Finance Management Act; National and provincial treasury regulations; and other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labor relations legislation and regulations; knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.

Remuneration
R 487 197-R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

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 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 inquiries 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, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered.

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Deputy Director: Infrastructure, Research and Event Support Services, Ref No. CAS 02/2026

Closing Date
2026/05/04
Reference Number
WCG251013-1
Tracking Number CAS 02/2026
Job Title Deputy Director: Infrastructure, Research and Event Support Services, Ref No. CAS 02/2026
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 11
Enquiries Mr T Tutu at (021) 483 9621
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 person to manage and facilitate the hosting of major sport events with sport federations, event owners and NGOs, contributing sport infrastructure projects with the help of municipalities, capacitation of municipal officials on eventing and maintenance of sport facilities, hosting of the provincial sport awards, etc.

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
Managing staff; Managing budgets; Ensuring smooth operations of the component; Leadership; Human resources.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Financial Management; Human Resources; Knowledge in Infrastructure, Research, major events and sport tourism.

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

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

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
Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

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 kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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