(Five (5) years fixed term contract)
SALARY : R1 741 770 per annum (Level 15), Non-pensionable HoD allowance: 10% of
the payable inclusive remuneration package.

CENTRE : Polokwane – (Head Office)

REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF 8 as recognised by South African Qualification Authority
(SAQA). Ten (10) years of experience at a senior management level. Post
graduate qualification in Sport Management / Sport Science / Sport
Administration / Sport & Recreation / Public Management / Public
Administration will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s licence (with the
exception of applicants with disabilities).

Core and Process CompetenciesStrategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, Knowledge Management,
Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and Customer Focus,
Communication.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be the Head of Department and Accounting
Officer responsible for: Provide strategic directions to ensure efficient, effective
and developmental support orientated system. Provide strategic leadership
and high-level direction in the effective and efficient management and
administration of the department by giving direction towards the achievement
of the Department vision, mission, strategy, goals and objectives. Promote
sound labour relations through management and maintenance of discipline.

Monitor and oversee memorandum of understanding, service level agreements
and expenditure review. Ensure continuous improvements in internal control
systems through risk management, corruption and fraud prevention strategies.
Ensure that budget spending is maximized in line with strategic objectives.
Oversee the provision of sport and recreation services in the province. Promote
active and healthy lifestyle through mass participation and sport development
programmes. Promote citizen participation in sport and recreation activities at
local levels.

Manage and monitor the development and implementation of
structured systems for talent identification, support and promotion of high
performance. Provide sport and recreation infrastructure planning and
development. Manage and monitor development, transformation,
empowerment and high performance through the delivery of sustainable sport
and recreation programmes. Oversee the provision of cultural, language,
museum and heritage services.

Provide support to the cultural and creative industry sectors in the province. Promote cultural diversity. Monitor the development and implementation of language policies in the province. Manage identification, research and development of culture within the province. Ensure
promotion and preservation of the province’s rich and varied cultural heritage.
Oversee the provision of library and archive services. Promote public access
to community library services. Manage the development and sustainability of a
culture of reading in the province.

Ensure preservation and proper management of electronic and other records in the custody of governmental bodies in the province. Provide administrative and technical advisory to the
Executive Authority (EA). Advise the MEC on the core mandates of the
Department. Ensure development of appropriate policies, guidelines and
advice the MEC in this regard. Render support to the MEC in terms of planning,
research, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of services for the
achievement of the Department’s strategic objectives.

Update the MEC on all matters of the Department to enable him/her to execute responsibilities and
make an informed decision. Serve as an interface between the Department
and its stakeholders, including the Parliamentary and Legislature Committees.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. Moipone Mathole Tel No: (015) 287 6360 OR Mr. Junior Maboya Tel No:
(015) 287 6290