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Chief Director: Sport And Recreation Ref No: Dsac 2026/01

Department of Sport, Arts And Culture
Head Office (Polokwane), LimpopoR1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needsFinanceCloses 10 August 2026

About this role

POST 25/454 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: SPORT AND RECREATION REF NO: DSAC 2026/01

SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package) of

which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needs

CENTRE : Head Office (Polokwane)

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF level 07) in Sport Management,

Sport Sciences/ Management / Sport Administration qualification or equivalent

qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5)

years experience at Senior Management level. Extensive experience in sport

and recreation services. SMS pre-entry (Nyukela) certificate upon

appointment. A valid driver’s license (with the exception of persons with

disabilities). Core And Process Competencies: Strategic Capability and

Leadership; People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project

Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Computer

Literacy; Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation; Problem

Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication;

Public Service Knowledge; Negotiation, Policy formulation and Analytic

thinking. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the

legislative framework governing the public services. Knowledge of the relevant

sport and recreation legislation. Thorough understanding of policy formulation

and coordination. Good background in service delivery, turn around and

change management strategy.

DUTIES : Provide leadership and high-level strategic direction and policy to the branch.

Undertake, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the strategic plans of

the chief directorate. Establish strategic direction of the branch to ensure

alignment with business plans. Manage sport and recreation services.

Coordinate processes for the upgrading of sport and recreation facilities

created by local authorities. Develop and manage the implementation of

seamless sport support programs, governance structures, coaching and

technical officiating. Manage sport and recreation services. Ensure

development and implementation of best practice manuals for the

implementation of sport and recreation programs. Develop mechanisms for

unlocking resources to extend the provision of sport and recreation services.

Manage the development of provincial policy framework for sport and

recreation governance. Develop a stimulating working environment for staff

through leadership and sound management and development strategy.

Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of

performance management.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284

4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.

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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF level 07) in Sport Management, Sport Sciences/ Management / Sport Administration qualification or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of five (5) years experience at Senior Management level. Extensive experience in sport and recreation services. SMS pre-entry (Nyukela) certificate upon appointment. A valid driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities). Core And Process Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Computer Literacy; Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Public Service Knowledge; Negotiation, Policy formulation and Analytic thinking. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the public services. Knowledge of the relevant sport and recreation legislation. Thorough understanding of policy formulation and coordination. Good background in service delivery, turn around and change management strategy.

Duties

Provide leadership and high-level strategic direction and policy to the branch. Undertake, coordinate and monitor the implementation of the strategic plans of the chief directorate. Establish strategic direction of the branch to ensure alignment with business plans. Manage sport and recreation services. Coordinate processes for the upgrading of sport and recreation facilities created by local authorities. Develop and manage the implementation of seamless sport support programs, governance structures, coaching and technical officiating. Manage sport and recreation services. Ensure development and implementation of best practice manuals for the implementation of sport and recreation programs. Develop mechanisms for unlocking resources to extend the provision of sport and recreation services. Manage the development of provincial policy framework for sport and recreation governance. Develop a stimulating working environment for staff through leadership and sound management and development strategy. Enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management.