DIRECTOR-GENERAL REFERENCE NO: DSAC-012/11/2026

(5 Year Contract)

SALARY :

R2 259 984 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package) consisting of a basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension 30 Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines.

CENTRE :

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate/ Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; A qualification at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/ Public Management or any other related qualification; Qualifications in the field of sport, arts, culture and heritage, would be an added advantage; Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for Public Sector
Senior Management Leadership as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG); 10 years proven experience at a senior managerial level;

A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. Competencies: Knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, 2014 (PAMA) and the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA); Proven
strong belief and commitment to good governance, development and excellence in Sport,

Arts and Culture sector; The ability to drive transformation in Sport, Arts, culture and heritage sector; The candidate should demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of government legislations/Act and Regulations pertaining to an administration of a government department; Knowledge, understanding and implementation of the Acts and Regulations pertaining to the Sport, Arts,

Culture and Heritage sector; Sound understanding of the National Programme of
Action and the role of SACH sector; Proven capabilities in general core competencies for SMS in the Public Service including Strategic and leadership abilities, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, People Management and Empowerment; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as broad understanding of policies in the national and international context.

DUTIES :

The incumbent will serve as the Accounting Officer/Head of Department in line with the requisite legislative and regulatory prescripts: Oversee the development of, and adherence to, the appropriate financial systems and internal controls for proper financial and supply chain management and expenditure control, Ensure that the DSAC has the required systems to track, monitor and report on its performance to the Minister and other oversight structures and control
points including the Audit and Risk Committee, Parliament, National Treasury and the Department for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME),

Implement the resolutions of the committee, Manage the timely resolution of audit findings and attainment of clean audit outcomes and Fulfil all other responsibilities as delegated by legislative prescripts and the Executive Authority. Lead and manage the planning processes, development and
implementation of the departments Plans, Programmes and Services: Oversee the development,

implementation and monitoring of Strategic, Annual Performance and Operational Plans in line with the department’s mandate and Government Priorities. Assess the risks to the department and ensure that the risks are managed and mitigated. Provide leadership for the effective and efficient management and administration of the department: Develop and review the departmental organisational structure, Manage the overall operations and resources of the department, Oversee the monitoring of and reporting on Strategic, Annual Performance and Operational Plans,

Oversee the implementation of the Departmental Performance Management
and Development System and the maintenance of harmonious labour relations. to ensure topclass service delivery that will impact on all levels of society especially at grassroots level. Provide and oversee the modernization of services to accelerate business processes through digital platforms and to provide translation and or editing services to DSAC and all other department and their entities.

Provide strategic leadership and direction to increase the access of South African citizens to sport and recreation facilities and mass participation opportunities.
Provide strategic leadership and vision to ensure transformation in the sport, culture and heritage sectors. Provide strategic guidance to support high-performance athletes and professional artists
to achieve success internationally.

Provide strategic leadership and direction to ensure an integrated and inclusive society/ Social Cohesion. Provide strategic support to strengthen the oversight, monitoring and evaluation role of the Department toward all relevant sport, arts, culture and heritage entities. Provide strategic direction and guidance to improve the effectiveness and efficient delivery of the Infrastructure Project.

Provide strategic leadership and vision to ensure that the Department support national arts organizations, professional artists and new flagship projects and initiatives. Drive the Organisational Development, equity and transformation programmes; Provide technical and administrative support to the Ministry; Manage the
performance of staff reporting directly to the Director-General.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms Z Lamati Tel No: (012) 441 3831

NOTE :

It is our intention to increase the level of Female representativity at the Senior Management level; therefore, preference will be given to Female applicants and Persons with Disabilities.

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