This vacancy has closed. It closed on 27 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SCHOOL SPORT PROGRAMMES
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
- Reference number
- CAS 12/2026
- Salary
- R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09).
- Centre
- Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 27 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a sport development working environment. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, 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; Project management; Operational management practices; procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; 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 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; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Presentation skills; Networking skills; Written and verbal communication; Stakeholder engagement; Research skills.
Duties
Supervise and support the implementation of the School Sport Programme in line with the Western Cape School Sport Strategy, ensuring proper procedures for equipment, attire, and procurement are followed; Coordinate the implementation of regular participation in competition-based inter-school leagues and the reporting thereof; Coordinate the collection of statistics, compile reports, and maintain participant databases to track development; Managerial functions; Facilitate the alignment of curriculum development with code activities while supporting talent identification and development pathways in school sport.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Mr C Meyer Tel No: (021) 483 9530.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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