District Director: Re Advertisement: Capricorn District at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

key Performance Areas

• Provide leadership and strategic direction in the division.
• Establish strategic direction of the district and ensure alignment with its business plans.
• Align individual performance to the strategic business objectives as outlined in the Component’s balance scorecard. Implement and report on strategic frameworks in functional responsibility.
• Monitor the attainability & sustainability of performance standards as per departmental objectives. Oversee the development of divisional Operational Plans in the districts. Manage the implementation of policies & procedures related to the functioning of the district.
• Facilitate and ensure an overall system for implementation and monitoring of departmental services within the district. Promote an integrated service delivery system and ensure that service delivery is in line with the strategic objectives of the department. Participate in the development and revision of internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure promotion of programs in line with national and provincial strategies. Overall management, monitoring and evaluation of the provision of departmental services in the district. Manage the performance of the district in line with applicable mandates and laid down standards and norms.
• Devise an appropriate monitoring mechanism to promote effective use of resources. Analyse trends and weaknesses associated with service delivery at community level and develop a service delivery improvement plan. formulate and manage the district’s budget against its strategic objectives.
• Ensure that the preparations of the budget are in line with strategic plans & department objectives. Ensure proper implementation of the budget by projecting, monitoring & reporting expenditure.
• Ensure that spending is maximized in line with strategic objectives and the relevant prescripts. manage and utilise human resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Evaluate and monitor performance of employees. Ensure capacity and development of Archivists.
• Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management. Develop a stimulating working environment for staff through leadership and sound management and development strategy. Manage discipline.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by South Africa Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Five (5) years’ experience at (MMS) Middle Management Services / senior management level. Experience in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Experience in working with Sport, Arts and Culture Environment will be an added advantage.
• Proof of completion of the SMS Pre-Entry Programme MUST be submitted before the appointment. A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).