HEAD OF DIRECTORATE: SPORT, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Category: DIRECTORATE: SPORT, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Grade :
Total Package: as per the provisions of Government Gazette No 43122 dated 20 March 2020.
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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law or Equivalent

  • Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID 48965) OR to be obtained within 18 months from date of appointment.  Failure to obtain/exhibit the required competence, will result in the termination of the appointee’s services within one month after the end of the new appointees 18-month period as per clause 3 (b) of Government Gazette No. 37432 dated 14 March 2014.

  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognised relevant professional body may be an added advantage


  • Work-related experience



  • Five (5) years’ experience in middle management level

  • Have proven successful institutional transformation experience within the public or private sector


  • Knowledge



  • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation

  • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance and performance management systems

  • Understanding of:

    - Council operations

    - Delegation of powers


  • - Sports Development, Facilities and Recreation



    - Community Development (Halls, Libraries, Zoo and Aquarium)



    - Parks and Cemeteries



  • Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000)


Key Performance Areas

  • Oversee and ensure effective planning, development, management and implementation of Sport, Recreation, Community Development and Parks and Cemeteries related projects

  • Lead, direct and manage the Directorate in an effective and efficient manner in order to ensure the attainment of the strategic objectives and goals.


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Contact:
  • The contact person relating to any queries with regards to the above post can be made to Mr Bob Naidoo – HOD: Corporate Services on 043 – 705 1893
  • All applications must be accompanied by an official application form which is obtainable from


Closing Date: 2021-07-21