Deputy Director: Arts and Culture, Ref No. CAS 38/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the development and promotion of artistic and cultural expression in the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the development and promotion of arts and culture; Manage cultural support services inclusive of Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC); Manage human resources; Financial and procurement management; Cultural Facilities management; It will be advantageous to have a valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have access to transport may also apply.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Arts and culture sector; legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Project management; procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Public entity procedures, processes and systems; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial
• Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit; Operational Planning; Transformational leadership; Networking; Written and verbal communication skills.

Remuneration

• All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29