This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CHIEF DIRECTOR: SPORT AND RECREATION
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
- Reference number
- 2026/ACSR02/NW
- Salary
- R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package). The inclusive remuneration package consist of the Basic Salary, contribution to Government Employee Pension Fund, Medical Fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate must enter a performance agreement and sign an employment contract.
- Centre
- Head Office, Mmabatho
- Province
- North West
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
Grade12 Certificate. Degree / Advanced Diploma/ B-Tech at NQF Level 7 in Management / Administration (as recognised by SAQA). A qualification with major subjects in the field of Sport Administration / Science will serve as an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at Senior Management level. A valid driver’s license. An SMS pre-entry programme must be completed and a Nyukela Certificate be obtained and submitted before an appointment can be considered. Candidates must be multi-skilled, dynamic, self- motivated professional with well-developed and proven leadership and management abilities. Good communication, managerial, organizational and writing skills. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact at a high level. Competencies and skills: Strategic capability and leadership. People management and empowerment. Capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and analysis. Communication. Honesty and integrity and the Batho Pele Principles.
Duties
Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management in the Sport and Recreation Unit of the Department. Development, Implementation, and monitoring of the Provincial Sport and Recreation Management Policy. Ensure development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan. Development and implementation of policies, and procedures for Sport and Recreation. Develop and implement strategies for all sporting codes. Manage and co-ordinate implementation of community sport, school sport, and performance of sports. Planning, monitoring and implementation of the sport and recreation activities. Planning, implementation and monitoring of Sport performance. Manage and co-ordinate implementation of recreation programmes. Ensure functionality, sustainability, and provide support to the Recreation Centres and Trading Entities. Ensure Sport and Recreation stakeholder management. Ensure development, alignment and implementation of the business strategies of North West Sport commission, North West sport confederation and PROREC to the departmental priorities. Consolidation of the sport and recreation performance report on a monthly, quarterly, and annually. Preparation of reports to oversight. Monitor implementation of Sport Infrastructure development and provide periodic reports. Implementation of the Performance Management and Development System to ensure performance contracting, management, assessments, and rewards.
Where to send your application
For Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital: Please note applications can be hand delivered to HRM 3rd Floor Admin Building at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, couriered via postal services to 144 Du Toitspan Road,at Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital or E-Mailed at rmshhr@ncpg.gov.za All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered. For Kuruman and Tshwaragano Hospital (John Taolo Gaetsewe District): Please note applications can be hand delivered to 1 Petso Street, Kagisho Health Centre, Mothibistad or E-Mailed at nchealthhr-jtg@ncpg.gov All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered. For Dr Harry Surtie Hospital: Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Human Resource offices at Dr Harry Surtie Hospital, couriered via postal services to C/O Upington 26 Drive and Turner Street, Upington 8801 or E- Mailed at vacancies.dhsh@ncdoh.gov.za All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered. 158 For Postmasburg Hospital: Applications must be e-mailed to nchealthhr- zfm@ncpg.gov.za or be hand delivered to 110 Schroder Street, ZF Mgcawu District Office (Old Gordonia Hospital), Upington or couriered via postal services to 110 Schroder Street (Old Gordonia Hospital) Private Bag X5900, Upington, 8801. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered. For Connie Vorster Hospital: Application must be e-mailed to nchealthhr- fbd@ncpg.gov.za, hand delivered or couriered via postal services to 119 Green Street, Riveria, Kimberley. All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered. For Springbok Hospital: Application must be e-mailed to eacloete@ncpg.gov.za and hand delivered or couriered via postal services to 7 River Street, Springbok, Postal address: Private Bag X10, Springbok, 8240. For Provincial Office: Please note applications can be hand delivered to the James Exum Building, Room 29, couriered via postal services to 144 Du Toitspan Road, James Exum Building, Kimberley Hospital Complex, Kimberley, 8301 or emailed to nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.
Enquiries
Ms. Waliyya Jacobs Tel No: (018) 388 2719
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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