ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SCHOOL SPORT

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Reference number: DSRAC 05/07/2026
Salary: R605 742 – R713 535 per annum (Level 10), an all-inclusive remuneration
Centre: Amathole District (Ku-Gompo City)
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate plus a three-year Degree/Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Sport Management / Sport Administration / Human Movement studies / Recreation Leisure studies / Sport coaching and Human sciences / Sport and Exercise science / Sport and Exercise technology coupled with three (3) years’ relevant experience in Sport and Recreation environment at Senior/officer level or SL 7/8 in the field of Sport and Recreation. Good communication and organising skills. Ability to work under pressure. Basic computer skills. Basic knowledge of Financial Administration. Report writing skills, Presentation skills will be an added advantage. Knowledge of relevant prescripts. A valid driving license is required. Competencies: Project Management will be an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of the Conditional Grant Framework. Knowledge of relevant pre-scripts acts and regulations that govern sport and recreation. Understanding of policies and regulations that govern school sport Provincially and Nationally. Knowledge of wide range of work processes and procedures such as events management, government procurement, monitoring and evaluation. Good decision-making, analytical and negotiation skills. Financial management, strategic and operational, planning and organizing, people management, problem-solving and conflict management skills. Good report writing skills. Computer literacy (Excel and PowerPoint) and good interpersonal relations. Should be able to work independently and under pressure. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Co-ordinate the Implementation of School Sport Programmes and District Seasonal School Sport Championships (NSSC). Implement strategic partnership programmes with School Sport Sector. Facilitate the support towards schools participating in leagues, festivals and provision of equipment and attire. Facilitate the establishment of fully fledged school sport structures and the support towards school sport structures. Develop a database of schools in the within zonal and circuits educational areas. Conduct regular meetings with Department of Education to plan, implement and monitor school sport programmes. Formulate key and strategic partnerships with local stakeholders and NPO’s/NGO’s towards the support of school sport programmes. In conjunction with the DoE and School Sport Structures facilitate the submission of training delegates towards education and training courses in the Province. Provide monthly, quarterly, semester and annual performance and expenditure reports on the school sport. Facilitate the annual registration of schools in the school sport programme. Facilitate Stakeholder engagement sessions with the school sport sector to plan for the development of the annual operation plan. Co-ordinate the provision of non-financial support to be provided to schools and school sport structures. Manage the School Sport budget and the procurement of goods and services as per the annual operational plan and conditional grant requirements. Submit all conditional grant reporting requirements as per the conditional grant framework and department reporting requirements. Develop an annual school sport plan in conjunction with all school sport stakeholders. Monitor and evaluate implementation of school sport programmes.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Mr. B. Mbangatha Tel No: (043) 492 1839 / 1839, Amathole District Ku-Gompo City e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

Note

Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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