Chief Director: Sport & Recreation (SAC) at Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Key Performance Areas

• Provide leadership and high-level strategic direction and policy to the branch. Undertake, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the strategic plans of the chief directorate. Establish strategic direction of the branch to ensure alignment with business plans. Manage sport and recreation services. Coordinate processes for the upgrading of sport and recreation facilities created by local authorities.
• Develop and manage the implementation of seamless sport support programs, governance structures, coaching and technical officiating. Manage sport and recreation services. Ensure development and implementation of best practice manuals for the implementation of sport and recreation programs.
• Develop mechanisms for unlocking resources to extend the provision of sport and recreation services. Manage the development of provincial policy framework for sport and recreation governance. Develop a stimulating working environment for staff through leadership and sound management and development strategy. Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF level 07) in Sport Management, Sport Sciences/ Management / Sport Administration qualification or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years experience at Senior Management level. Extensive experience in sport and recreation services. SMS pre-entry (Nyukela) certificate upon appointment. A valid driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Knowledge of public service administration procedures and policies, Batho Pele Principles, analytical thinking, conflict resolution, interpersonal relations, problem solving, planning & organising, change / diversity management, research skills, computer literacy, good communication skills, client orientated skills, report writing skills; facilitation skills, co-ordination skills, liaison skills, computer literacy and networking.
• Strategic Capability and Leadership; People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Computer Literacy; Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Public Service Knowledge; Negotiation, Policy formulation and Analytic thinking.