Deputy Director: Pixely Ka Seme District at Northern Cape Department: Sport, Arts and Culture

REQUIREMENTS :

• B Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF7) in Public Administration / Management.
• A valid driver’s license.
• 3-4 years’ experience in administration environment and management of programmes at an Assistant Director level.
• Preparedness to work long hours and extensive travelling.

Knowledge and skills:

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of prescripts and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Knowledge of Strategic Planning and frameworks.
• General knowledge management.
• Research and growth development strategies.
• Budgeting.
• Computer literacy, supervisory experience, Report writing, Ability to work independently, Financial Management, Planning and organizational skills, research.
• Excellent interpersonal relations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.

DUTIES :

• Provide corporate and financial services unit in the district: Monitor and support all procurement and logistical support in the district.
• Ensure efficient supervision of HRM including management of leave, verification of vacancies and appointments, ensure proper performance management system.
• Facilitate the recruitment and appointment of EPWP participants in the district.
• Ensure efficient functioning of registry services, which includes verification of asset registers, overseeing proper filing system and all other departmental assets in the district.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence in the district.
• Manage the departmental white fleet.
• Facilitate the implementation of Arts and Culture Programmes in the district: Support and monitor the implementation of all departmental programmes within the district.
• Arts exhibition programmes.
• Commemorative events implemented in the district.
• Manage the provision of Library Information Services in the district: Implementation of outreach programmes, Library Week, World Book Day, International Literacy Day and National Book Week.
• Coordinating the establishment of book clubs.
• Monitoring visits to municipalities on funds transferred.
• Facilitation of Fundza Mzansi Programmes with Correctional Services.
• Facilitate the implementation of Sport and Recreation Programmes in the district: Procurement of equipment and attire.
• Support of school sport leagues.
• Support the school sport structures.
• Ensure the implementation of winter and summer games eliminations.
• Manage and monitor club development in the district i.e procurement of equipment and attire, provide support to organized local leagues and local tournaments.
• Ensure the implementation of recreational events.
• Provide District Museum and Heritage Services: Preserve and showcase local history through exhibitions and artefacts.
• Conduct research and documentation of cultural heritage.
• Promote museums as key tourist attractions in the district.