New Jobs at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Arts and Culture, Cultural Studies, Social Science, Heritage, or any relevant Cultural qualification; Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for Public Sector Senior Management Leadership as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG);
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a Senior Management level or equivalent, in the cultural and creative industries environment, in public or private sector; A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

DUTIES :

• Develop and Promote all cultural domains in the Cultural and Creative Industry, amongst all communities; Develop and implement policies and strategies to strengthen the Cultural and Creative Industry across all cultural domains; Promote and render strategic support to community art centers and other such structures that create growth of the industry; Conduct research and develop policies and strategies in support of the development of arts, culture and creative industries; Oversee the management of Mzansi Golden Economy strategy to sustain the industry; Ensure implementation of the Cultural and Creative Industries Masterplan; Ensuring sustenance of a functional model and strategy to support Sector Clusters; Supporting Provinces and municipalities, where applicable to implement the CCI Masterplan; Support the development and promotion of creative industries; Develop, manage and implement sector orientated policies and strategic; Promote the development of creative industries skills; Promote the improvement of creative industry products; Promote creative industries by means of awareness and capacity building programmes; Establish and implement youth, women and artists with disabilities enrichment strategies and programmes; Monitor adherence to intergovernmental and international agreements/ partnerships

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification, an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in LLB or relevant legal qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government. Admission as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• A minimum of 5 years’ legal experience at a Middle/Senior Management level (Deputy Director level or higher or and MR6) within the public sector or a public law environment. A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Managing litigation for and against the department and liaising with the Office of the State Attorney and other legal authorities.
• Drafting, vetting, and managing legal contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation. Overseeing legislative drafting and regulatory compliance aligned with constitutional and administrative law.
• Managing the Legal Services Directorate, including staff performance, resource allocation, and budgeting. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; An Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Business Public administration/Business Management or any relevant qualification; Pre-entry Certificate for Public Sector Senior Management Leadership as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG);
• A Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior management level in managing Special Projects/ programmes; A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel;

DUTIES :

• Develop, and manage a clear and concise project management plan on how the PESP project will successfully be implemented within appropriate timelines; Ensure the successful implementation of PESP Projects by the maximum of FIVE Implementing Entities, and any others identified per National Treasury approval; Prepare status reports at each phase of the project on monthly basis to National Treasury; Provide bi-weekly and monthly Reports to the DDG, DG and the Presidential Monitoring Office in the Presidency;
• Manage Application of relevant Project Management tools to ensure efficient implementation of the PESP; Ensure management and mitigation of any existing and emerging risks in the utilisation of PESP funds; Manage annual budget of more than R300m allocated for PESP to the Department; Ensure adherence to relevant prescripts in allocation of PESP budget to the Implementing Entities; Ensure astute financial management and reporting in the utilization of the PESP budget; Manage other special projects as designated by DDG, in line with the Economic Recovery and Reconstruction Plan of the Branch;
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Fund Programme; Compile a project monitoring plan with clear objectives and timelines; Design or update current project monitoring tool to adequately track the project status, timelines and jobs created; Ensure compliance with control measures and the achievement of project objectives; Develop, manage and implement a risk management plan that will mitigate project risks that may arise due to unforeseen circumstances and the scope of the project; Manage Technical and Strategic meetings with the five Implementing Entities to ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of the projects;
• Ensure creation of jobs as per objectives of PESP; Monitor the PESP application and adjudication process not limited to compliance, allocation, adjudication and individual project monitoring of adjudication up to awarding etc.; Monitor the process of appointing Adjudication Panel members; Monitor the process of contracting all successful applicants; Monitor the evaluation criteria and application therefore to address Auditor-General findings;
• Manage the logistics of verifying funded projects and alignment to job creation; Ensure site visits are conducted; Manage the logistics of PESP related meetings not limited to steering committee; weekly project meetings; panel meetings and special council PESP related meetings; Ensure Verification of all submitted reports through site visits of funded projects and beneficiaries; Manage the subordinates and budget of the Directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/ Project Management or any relevant Project Management qualification;
• 3-5 years relevant experience, at least 3 years at an Assistant Director level in special project management environment; Knowledge of the Public Service Systems/legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures;

DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to manage and monitor the implementation of the PESP project and the administration of funds by Department entities; Manage PESP Projects planning and implementation Process; Manage how entities implement the PESP projects; Coordinate the application of the relevant project management tools in the implementation process of PESP projects;
• Co-ordinating other special projects as assigned by the Director or the DDG; Compile progress reports and provide feedback to management and stakeholders; Ensure compliance with departmental policies, funding requirements, and reporting standards; Identify risks and challenges in project implementation and recommend corrective measures;
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication to support successful project delivery; Provide guidance and support to implementing entities to strengthen project management capacity; Coordinates Stakeholder Engagement; Co-ordinate engagements through meetings, emails, memos, letters, and telecommunications with the National Treasury PMU and the Presidency PMO; Maintain regular communication and follow-up with key stakeholders to ensure timely responses and collaboration; Prepare and distribute briefing notes, reports, and presentations for stakeholders;
• Facilitate workshops, forums, and consultations to support project and program objectives; Document and track stakeholder feedback and ensure it is addressed appropriately; Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders; Ensure all stakeholder engagements are aligned with departmental policies and strategic priorities;
• Identify potential risks or issues arising from stakeholder interactions and recommend solutions; Provide administrative support for the PESP Projects; Keep regular records of meetings with various stakeholders; Consolidate reports submitted by the entities and submit them to the DDG; Provide reports on other projects to the DDG; Report on PESP progress to monthly Branch meetings; Ensure proper administration and accountability funds allocation to projects; Monitor and evaluate the PESP Projects;
• Coordinate technical and progress meetings with implementing public entities; Ensure inter project implementation risk management and risk mitigation; Provide monthly expenditure reports to the National Treasury PMU and bi-monthly statistical reports to the Presidency PMO; Conduct site visits to funded projects that have been selected; Monitor and evaluate project performance, outputs, and outcomes;
• Coordinate financial processes of Projects; Assess the financial expenditure reports from the entities to the National Treasury; Facilitate payment of administration costs to Entities who are fund administrators; Monitor the disbursement of funds to beneficiaries of PESP. Manage subordinates in the sub-directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate/ NQF 4 or equivalent qualification; A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) / Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in language studies, majoring in English and Translation or Linguistics or other relevant subjects;
• 2–3 years' relevant experience preferably as a Senior/Language Practitioner in the editing and translation environment

DUTIES :

• Edit official documents written in English– Receive and review official documents for editing requirements; Study and analyse source documents; Edit documents in English; Consult with subject matter experts or language specialists when necessary; Translate Afrikaans documents into English when necessary, check, proofread and do quality control of official documents in English as the source text – Translate official documents from Afrikaans into English as and when required; Check and verify the accuracy of edited/translated documents; Proofread final versions of official documents edited/translated;
• Ensure quality and consistency in all translated and edited materials; Perform quality checks (quality control) on all documents before final approval; Conduct research, give language advice and assist with terminology-related matters– Conduct research and consult on editing and translation issues; Review and revise existing terminology for clarity and accuracy; Consult with stakeholders; Maintain a translation memory or glossary of commonly used terms (English/Afrikaans);
• Assist and give advice to clients on English language matters; Provide administrative support and liaison service– Archive all edited and translated documents electronically; Report on progress; Keep a register of all edited and translated documents; Liaise with stakeholders; Carry out tasks as requested by the supervisor; File and archive edited and translated documents according to organisational policy;
• Supervision of subordinates: Supervise editing/translation activities of subordinates; Allocate work and ensure quality of work; Develop subordinate(s) by providing training and opportunities for development; Monitor the editing/translation work of subordinates; Edit and/or check the official documents translated/edited by subordinates.