This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
- Reference number
- 2026/ACSR06/NW
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (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
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
Grade 12 Certificate. Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ B-Tech at NQF Level 7 (as recognised by SAQA) in Public Administration/Management or relevant equivalent qualification. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience of which three (3) must be at Assistant Director level. A good understanding of Government's broader transformation policies and Initiatives, with a focus on human rights, disability, women, youth and children. Knowledge of the Employment Equity Act and other appropriate legislations. An understanding of national and international events, including commemoration days aimed at increasing awareness on human rights, women, youth, children and disability issues. Skills: Knowledge of project management; Good communication, analytical, report writing, change management and stakeholder engagement skills. Attention to detail.
Duties
Development of policies, strategies, implementation plans on change management, service delivery and special programmes. Implement the culture shift intervention and transformation programmes. Coordinate Batho Pele change engagement programmes. Ensure the implementation of the Employment Equity Plan in the Department. Coordinate awareness programmes on employment equity in the Department. Mainstreaming of Gender, Disability, Youth and Children Rights issues within the core business of the Department. Monitor and evaluate equity (Gender, Disability, Youth issues). Liaise with and improve integration of internal and external stakeholders performing various activities, events, programmes and initiated projects. Drive implementation of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. Compile and submit periodic qualitative and quantitative reports regarding equity matters. Manage the Sub-Directorate: Special Programmes.
Where to send your application
Applications must be submitted to Human Capital Management, Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, 760 Dr James Moroka Drive, Gaabomotho Building, Mmabatho or email to ACSRJOBS@nwpg.gov.za . Applicants are required to indicate the reference number and post job title in the subject line for all email applications and all attachments including the Z83 and CV must be one PDF document. If you apply for more than one (1) post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. FOR ATTENTION : The Head of Department
Enquiries
Mr M Mosimane Tel No: (018) 388 2851
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 8 September 2026.
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