Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport Jobs

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Administrative Support Officer: Strategic and Operational Management Support, Ref No. CAS 06/2026

Closing Date
2026/04/13
Reference Number
WCG260309-2
Tracking Number CAS 06/2026
Job Title Administrative Support Officer: Strategic and Operational Management Support, Ref No. CAS 06/2026
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 7
Enquiries Mr S Julie at (021) 483 3134
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 provide administrative support in relation to Information and Communication Technology.

Minimum Requirements
A 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Provide administrative and secretariat support to Departmental Information Technology Committee (IT Steercom); Assist with the roll out, review and implementation of ICT Policies; Support the ICT process including compilation of Strategic ICT plan, Operational Plan and Implementation Plan; Facilitate and coordinate document monitoring and tracking; Provide a support function to the MyContent/ Enterprise Content Management (ECM) within the department.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Provide a support function to the MyContent/ Enterprise Content Management (ECM) within the department; Understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Understanding of policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Understanding of modern systems of governance and administration; Understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; Understanding of the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;Understanding of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Understanding of the policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Understanding of performance management in general; MyContent/ECM.

Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication skills.

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 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 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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Librarian: Saldanha Region, Ref No. CAS 08/2026

Closing Date
2026/04/13
Reference Number
WCG260303-3
Tracking Number CAS 08/2026
Job Title Librarian: Saldanha Region, Ref No. CAS 08/2026
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 7
Enquiries Mr S Booysen at (021) 483 2332
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 supervise, manage and control the Regional Library and the service it delivers to the public libraries in the region.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Library Science, Information Sciences or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Collection development and stock control in affiliated public libraries; Administrative functions; Human resources functions; Supportive management and professional functions.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Supervision; Collection Development; Computers.

Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Good interpersonal relations; Communication skill (written and verbal); Numeracy and Literacy; Problem solving; Planning and organising; People management; Conflict management; Ability to work under pressure; Supervisory; Creative thinking; Presentation; Proficient reader; Analytical thinking.

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 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 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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CFO Support Officer: Financial Management, Ref No: CAS 05/2026

Closing Date
2026/04/13
Reference Number
WCG260303-2
Tracking Number CAS 05/2026
Job Title CFO Support Officer: Financial Management, Ref No: CAS 05/2026
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 9
Enquiries Ms B Rutgers at (021) 483 9525/6/7
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 provide support with regard to transversal financial matters.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) Financial Management environment/field or Public Management/Administration; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Render strategic support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO); Render operational support to the CFO; General management and administration of the office of the CFO; Manage the implementation and maintenance of the information management system (Knowledge management).

Competencies
Knowledge in the following: Information systems (LOGIS and BAS); Reporting procedures; Financial management and SCM; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to financial management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; public service procedures, processes and systems.

Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and audit; Formulation and evaluation; Conflict management; Interpersonal relations; Problem-solving; Budgeting; Presentation; Service-oriented; Ability to interpret regulations.

Remuneration
R 468 459 – R 561 894 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 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 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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Deputy Director: Western Cape Legal Support, Ref No. CAS 03/2026

Closing Date
2026/04/13
Reference Number
WCG260225-4
Tracking Number CAS 03/2026
Job Title Deputy Director: Western Cape Legal Support, Ref No. CAS 03/2026
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 12
Enquiries Dr HM Janse van Rensburg at (021) 483 9598
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 provide a legal management, oversight and advisory service to the Public Entity Heritage Western Cape(HWC).

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate LLB qualification with Admission as attorney or Advocate; A minimum of 8 years middle management experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Manage the preparation of comments on behalf of HWC on draft legislation; Provide legal advice to Heritage Western Cape; Provide legal services on governance matters; Provide training and input to educational initiatives of Heritage Resource Management Unit and Heritage Western Cape; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Subdirectorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; 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 sector; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas.

Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Legal Administration.

Remuneration
All-inclusive salary package of R 1 059 105 per annum (Salary level 12)

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
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 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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Assistant Director: Heritage Western Cape Legal Support, Ref No. CAS 04/2024

Closing Date
2026/04/13
Reference Number
WCG260225-3
Tracking Number CAS 04/2026
Job Title Assistant Director: Heritage Western Cape Legal Support, Ref No. CAS 04/2024
Department Cultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level 9
Enquiries Ms P Meyer at (021) 483 9691
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 provide legal support and advisory services to the public entity Heritage Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 4 year relevant post school qualification LLB with 2 years articles; A minimun of 3 years experience in the legal environment.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Conduct assessments of competency of local authorities with regards to the facilitation of devolution of powers and functions in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999) to capacitate local authorities; Provide legal support to Heritage Western Cape management, council, committees and staff; Conduct training and capacity building exercises and raise awareness; Financial Management; People Management.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Human Resource Management; Legal; Management of Finances in line with PFMA; Project Management; Skills: Communication (written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Planning & Organising; Analytical thinking; Conflict resolution; Experience in the following: Administrative law; Working in government; Training in heritage related disciplines.

Remuneration
R 468 459 – R 561 894 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 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 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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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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