This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CHIEF DIRECTOR: ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Directorate: Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Reference number
- REFS/050114
- Salary
- R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package)
- Centre
- Johannesburg (Head Office)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 of 2026
Requirements
The successful candidate should have Grade 12 plus an appropriate undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Culture and Heritage Studies / Fine Arts / Dramatic Art / Performing & Visual Art / Film & Television or relevant management qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Senior Management level in relevant environment. A valid driver’s license, No criminal record, A compulsory Pre-Entry Senior Management Certificate issued by the National School of Governance (NSG). Skills: Decision making. Management of projects. Technical Analytic skills. Negotiation. Financial Management. Strategic and operational. Planning and organizing. Problem solving. Conflict management. Verbal and written. Communication. Leadership. Computer literacy. Report writing. Relationship management. Knowledge: PFMA and Applicable Legislations and prescripts.
Duties
Coordinate and serve as the custodian of heritage resources in the province. Provide advice to the MEC on the implementation of NHRA and relevant provincial and municipal legislation. Manage and promote the systematic identification, recording, and assessment of Gauteng heritage resources that form part of the national estate. Manage the establishment of policy, objectives and strategy plans for heritage resources management. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of NHRA for efficient and effective heritage conservation. Manage and promote creative arts in clusters. Manage and promote creative arts in communities. Provide value adding report to management and external stakeholders on a timeous. Monitor the provision of policies and procedures within the programme. Manage and promote museums and monuments services. Manage and promote languages services within the province. Manage geographical names and standardization of databases within the province. Mange indigenous knowledge systems and national symbols. Manage memorialization, repatriation and reburial services in the province. Provide support service to creative industries. Manage the development of Performing Arts, Music and Dance industries. Manage the development of visual arts, craft and design. Research and keep abreast of breast practice initiatives and developments within the chief directorate. Develop business/ strategic plan for the directorates and align it with Chief Directorate and ensure implementation thereof. Oversee the development and implementation of operational plans for the chief directorate. Manage the development and coordination of service delivery improvement plan. Oversee and ensure provision of coaching, disciplining and mentoring of staff to improve performance. Manage the performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance agreements. Consolidate and manage the budget in the chief directorate. Authorize, control and monitor the budget and expenditure. Manage the compilation of various reports and statistics. Manage leaves the chief directorate.
Where to send your application
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Or Email: SACR.RecSMS@gauteng.gov.za Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on Ms. Itumeleng Maisane: 082 810 6152 / Mr. Ouwen Gaveni: 071 855 8934
Enquiries
Ms. Itumeleng Maisane at 082 810 6152 / Mr. Ouwen Gaveni at 071 855 8934
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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