This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ARTS AND CULTURE
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
- Reference number
- DSAC 2026/08
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
- Centre
- Mopani District
- Province
- Limpopo
- Closing date
- 10 August 2026
- Circular
- No 25 of 2026
Requirements
Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Arts and Culture studies, Heritage and Cultural Studies or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Arts and Culture at salary level 7/8. Valid driver's license (except for persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of All relevant Arts Culture, Heritage, Language, Creative prescripts and all relevant legislative frameworks that govern the Public Service. Project Management. Advanced computer skills. Planning and organising. Financial Management. Communication skills. Report writing skills. Advanced Human Resource management. Facilitation skills. Budgeting Research.
Duties
Facilitate the development of visual performing arts in the districts, implement and maintain policies related to visual and performing arts. Render professional advice to all relevant stakeholders on visual and performing arts activities. Render language and heritage services. Establish and maintain visual arts, literature and heritage committees in the province, provide support, including but not limited to financial support, to any person or institutions needing assistance. Organize regular trainings and create marketing platforms in languages, heritage and arts and culture to ensure sustainability of industry. Facilitate the development and promoting of emerging artists, crafters and authors as well as monitor projects related to visual, performing arts, heritage and literature. Facilitate the development and distribution of local theatre productions, film and video content. Supervise employees to ensure an effective visual and performing arts service. Manage the development of database for visual arts, crafters, authors, and living heritage treasures. Identify and select potential artists through competitions and auditions. Identify and support visual, performing arts, heritage, theatre, languages, film and video projects. Provide opportunities to previously disadvantaged communities. Identify and nature talent in theatre, film and video. Identify and nurture talent in Theatre, Film and Video industries. Promote the use of local content on television, provincial, national theatres and media platforms. Provide support to any person or organisation participating in Theatre, Film and Video industries Develop and implement a marketing plan for Theatre, Film and Video industries. Develop and maintain the District Performing Artists, Craft, Theatre, Film and Video Databases. Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates, evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees, lead and adopt best practices, conduct performance assessment of subordinates. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
Where to send your application
Applicants should apply through the following website | http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za | | | | The | application | | on the eRecruitment | | | ------------------------------------ | --- | --- | --- | ---- | ------------ | --- | ---------------------- | --- | system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and | duration/dates). | Failure | | to attach | required | documents | | will result | in the | | ----------------- | -------- | --- | ----------- | --------- | ---------- | --- | ------------- | -------- | application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver | at Cnr. | Thabo Mbeki | | & Elias | Motsoaledi | | Street. | The application | on | | --------- | ------------- | --- | --------- | ----------- | --- | -------- | ----------------- | --- | eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.
Enquiries
Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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