This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: SPORTS
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
- Reference number
- 2026/ACSR03/NW
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (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 as recognised by SAQA in Sports Management / Administration / Biokinetics or relevant equivalent qualification. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at Middle / 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. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Sports industry and management. In depth knowledge of government legislation, policies, provincial and national plan of action. A high level of financial and people management skills. The ability to inspire staff and communicate effectively in a wide range of situations. Change management and knowledge management skills. Programme management and service delivery innovation. Skills: Problem, solving and analytical skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Strong strategic management and leadership abilities. Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio. Proven management competencies. Communication skills (verbal & written). Negotiation skills. Report Writing. Presentation skills. Computer literacy.
Duties
Provide strategic direction, leadership, and management in Sport Management. Ensure Policy Development, Implementation, and monitoring. Ensure development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan for the Unit. Develop and implement strategies for all sporting codes. Manage and co-ordinate implementation of community sport, school sport, and high performance programmes. Ensure planning, monitoring and implementation of the sport and recreation activities. Plan, implement and monitor Sport performance. Plan, develop and formulate sports strategies for all sporting codes in collaboration with the North West Provincial Sport Confederation and federations. Develop, implement and monitor the Mass Participation Conditional Grant Business Plan as per the National Grant Framework. Collate performance reports, portfolio of evidence, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, listings. Conduct performance verification and quarterly compliance assessment on the performance of the North West Academy of Sports and Provincial Sport Confederation, and any funded entity. Ensure sports stakeholder management. Implement 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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