ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EVENT MANAGEMENT AND SPORT LIAISON
Department of Correctional Services
Directorate: Employee Wellness and OHS
- Reference number
- HO 2026/11/57
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum
- Centre
- National Head Office
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Circular
- No 38 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
Recognised National Diploma/Degree in Sports management or relevant qualification. 3-5 years’ experience in the related environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Strategic planning and thinking. Policy formulation. Planning and organising, decision making, analytical thinking, project management, problem identification and solving. Co-ordination, time management and policy implementation.
Duties
Coordinate and Manage sport, recreation and special events. Plan, organise and coordinate sport, recreation, wellness programmes, workshops, conferences, meetings and special projects at national and international levels. Develop and ensure compliance with policies and governance frameworks. Facilitate the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines and operational frameworks relating to sport, recreation and employee wellness programmes. Promote sport, recreation and employee health and wellness programmes. Develop and implement marketing, communication and awareness initiatives to promote sport, recreation, employee health and wellness programmes. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
Where to send your application
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Note
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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