DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Reference number: DSAC-06/09/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), consisting of a basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines.
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 9 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification. An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Sociology/ Public Management & Governance/ Public Administration/ Public Management/ Business Management/ Business Administration/ Office Management or any relevant qualification; Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government; 5 years relevant experience at a Middle (Deputy Director level) /Senior Management level in governance administration, committee management, parliamentary liaison, stakeholder relations, intergovernmental relations, or any institutional coordination environment. Valid driver’s licence; Knowledge of Public Service Regulation, Public Service Act and relevant prescripts; Knowledge and understanding of governance structures; Knowledge and understanding of protocol processes; Knowledge and understanding intergovernmental relations and system; Knowledge and understanding of District Development Model (DDM) Framework; Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and procedures; Knowledge and understanding of PFMA; Strategic capability and Leadership; People management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Presentation skills; Research and Analytical skills; Good communication and Interpersonal relations; Computer literacy.

Duties

Manage Governance Structures, Parliamentary and Stakeholder Coordination-Manage the implementation of governance and transformation initiatives in support of the department's strategic objectives; Coordinate the functioning of governance structures, committees and forums within the office of the Director-General; Coordinate FOSAD Cluster activities, governance forums and institutional policy coordination processes; Manage parliamentary liaison services, including the coordination of parliamentary questions, committee responses, briefing notes and submissions; Monitor the implementation of decisions and resolutions arising from governance structures and provide progress reports; Develop and implement governance systems, procedures and standard operating processes to strengthen institutional governance; Coordinate stakeholder engagement and institutional governance initiatives with relevant stakeholders; Facilitate governance-related planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes; Conduct research and provide technical advice on governance and departmental institutional effectiveness; Manage and coordinate administrative support to the District Development Model (DDM)-Manage the provision of administrative, secretariat and coordination support services within the office of the DG; Manage registry, records and document management services within the office of the DG, ensuring compliance with records management framework; Coordinate the department's participation in DDM structures and related activities, meetings and reporting requirements; Monitor implementation of DDM commitments, resolutions, action plans and provide progress reports to management; Facilitate collaboration and information sharing with national, provincial and local government stakeholders to support DDM implementation; Coordinate departmental participation in DDM initiatives; Coordinate administrative systems and support processes to improve operational efficiency; Provide recommendations for improved operational efficiency within executive support structures; Review and consolidate submissions within the Chief Directorate; Coordinate departmental input into MINMEC, NEDLAC and related intergovernmental forums; Coordinate Institutional Governance Compliance and Reporting-Manage and monitor compliance with governance policies, frameworks, procedures and applicable prescripts; coordinate the compilation and submission of governance, parliamentary and executive administrative reports; Manage and track implementation of governance-related commitments and recommendations arising from governance structures and oversight bodies; Identify governance, compliance and operational risks requiring management intervention; Coordinate departmental responses to governance-related audit findings and monitor the implementation of action plans; Monitor compliance with governance information and reporting requirements and ensure the timely submission of reports to relevant oversight structures; Provide governance support and advice to management and relevant stakeholders; Coordinate Intergovernmental and Stakeholder Relations-Manage and coordinate the department’s participation in intergovernmental structures and forums; Coordinate engagements with government departments, public entities and other relevant stakeholders to support the achievement of departmental objectives; Develop and maintain stakeholder databases and engagement plans to strengthen institutional coordination; Monitor implementation of stakeholder commitments, resolutions and action plans and provide progress reports to management; Facilitate information sharing coordination and collaboration within spheres of government; Coordinate departmental participation in governance, parliamentary and stakeholder platforms to ensure the timely preparation of briefing documents, reports and submissions; Provide secretariat and administrative support for stakeholder and intergovernmental forums; Manage the Directorate-Provide strategic leadership, management and performance oversight of human, financial, information and other resources within the Directorate; Develop, implement, monitor and review the Directorate's operational and performance plans to ensure alignment with departmental priorities; Manage performance, risks, internal control and audit processes, and ensure the implementation of corrective action plans arising from audit findings and risk assessment; Consolidate and coordinate reports, submissions and presentations on governance structures.

Where to send your application

for the position of Personal Assistant must be emailed to: Recruitment26- 77@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Dr C Khumalo Tel No: (012) 441 3439

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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