POST 27/137 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SCHOOL SPORT REF NO: DSRAC 05/07/2026
SALARY : R605 742 – R713 535 per annum (Level 10), an all-inclusive remuneration
CENTRE : Amathole District (Ku-Gompo City)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a three-year Degree/Diploma (NQF level 6) as
recognised by SAQA in Sport Management / Sport Administration / Human
Movement studies / Recreation Leisure studies / Sport coaching and Human
sciences / Sport and Exercise science / Sport and Exercise technology coupled
with three (3) years’ relevant experience in Sport and Recreation environment
at Senior/officer level or SL 7/8 in the field of Sport and Recreation. Good
communication and organising skills. Ability to work under pressure. Basic
computer skills. Basic knowledge of Financial Administration. Report writing
skills, Presentation skills will be an added advantage. Knowledge of relevant
prescripts. A valid driving license is required. Competencies: Project
Management will be an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of
the Conditional Grant Framework. Knowledge of relevant pre-scripts acts and
regulations that govern sport and recreation. Understanding of policies and
regulations that govern school sport Provincially and Nationally. Knowledge of
wide range of work processes and procedures such as events management,
government procurement, monitoring and evaluation. Good decision-making,
analytical and negotiation skills. Financial management, strategic and
operational, planning and organizing, people management, problem-solving
and conflict management skills. Good report writing skills. Computer literacy
(Excel and PowerPoint) and good interpersonal relations. Should be able to
work independently and under pressure. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s
licence.
DUTIES : Co-ordinate the Implementation of School Sport Programmes and District
Seasonal School Sport Championships (NSSC). Implement strategic
partnership programmes with School Sport Sector. Facilitate the support
towards schools participating in leagues, festivals and provision of equipment
and attire. Facilitate the establishment of fully fledged school sport structures
and the support towards school sport structures. Develop a database of
schools in the within zonal and circuits educational areas. Conduct regular
meetings with Department of Education to plan, implement and monitor school
sport programmes. Formulate key and strategic partnerships with local
stakeholders and NPO’s/NGO’s towards the support of school sport
programmes. In conjunction with the DoE and School Sport Structures facilitate
the submission of training delegates towards education and training courses in
the Province. Provide monthly, quarterly, semester and annual performance
and expenditure reports on the school sport. Facilitate the annual registration
of schools in the school sport programme. Facilitate Stakeholder engagement
sessions with the school sport sector to plan for the development of the annual
operation plan. Co-ordinate the provision of non-financial support to be
provided to schools and school sport structures. Manage the School Sport
budget and the procurement of goods and services as per the annual
operational plan and conditional grant requirements. Submit all conditional
grant reporting requirements as per the conditional grant framework and
department reporting requirements. Develop an annual school sport plan in
conjunction with all school sport stakeholders. Monitor and evaluate
implementation of school sport programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. B. Mbangatha Tel No: (043) 492 1839 / 1839, Amathole District Ku-Gompo
City
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
NOTE : Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.