About the Role
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Assistant Director: Recreation, with multiple posts available in various corridors, including Head Office in Pretoria and the North and South Corridors. This role is vital for promoting health and wellness in our communities through diverse recreational programs that cater to all ages and skill levels. By providing accessible activities such as yoga, cycling tours, dance workshops, and sports games, you will help foster a sense of community, encouraging families and individuals to engage in healthier lifestyles.
Positioned in the heart of South Africa, this role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of your fellow citizens. You will collaborate with local parks, fitness centres, and community organizations to ensure that your programs are not only engaging but also accessible to everyone. By empowering communities and facilitating talent identification, you will play a crucial role in reducing lifestyle-related diseases and promoting physical well-being across the region.
About the Department
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport works diligently to enhance the quality of life for South Africans through the promotion of sports and recreational activities. Their mission focuses on creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and fosters social cohesion. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision that aims to enrich the community through culture, sport, and recreation. This is more than just a job; it’s a commitment to serving the public and improving the overall well-being of our nation.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement diverse recreational programs that encourage healthy lifestyles
- Collaborate with local organizations to provide public exercise classes and events
- Facilitate community engagement by organizing sports events, festivals, and campaigns
- Manage Asset-Based Community Development initiatives to leverage community strengths
- Create recreational tourism activities focused on natural resources and community-led initiatives
- Establish clear goals and engage stakeholders to promote programs effectively
- Monitor and evaluate program outcomes to ensure ongoing community involvement
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate along with a National Diploma/Degree in Sport and Recreation or a related field
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a supervisory role within the sports and recreation sector
- A valid driver’s license
- Strong listening, negotiation, and communication skills
- Proven ability in project management with multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of departmental policies, regulations, and strategic management practices
How to Apply
Please follow the application instructions below.
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Requirements
The successful candidate should have a Grade 12 Certificate plus a National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Sport and Recreation / Sports Science / Sport Administration / Sport Management / Health Sciences in Sport / Exercise 147 Sciences or relevant qualification.A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in supervisory level and relevant experience in sports and recreation environment.
Valid driver’s license.
Skills & Knowledge Listening and negotiation.
Financial and administrative skills.
Problem solving and analysis.
Strategic Management.
Discipline.
Teamwork.
Departmental policies and procedures.
Listening and negotiation.
Department Priorities.
Reporting procedures.
Information system.
PFMA, Treasury Regulation, PSA, PSR, etc.
Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders and excellent report writing.
Job Duties
Offer diverse, accessible programs like group exercise, sports, and mindfulness sessions, catering to various ages and skill levels, and promoting a healthy lifestyle through community engagement, partnerships, and continuous promotion to address mental and physical health needs.Provide a wide range of activities, such as yoga, cycling tours, dance workshops, walk- a-thons, running events, and sports games, to appeal to different interests and preferences.
Ensure activities are accessible to diverse age groups, families, and individuals of all skill levels to maximize participation.
Collaborate with parks, fitness centres, and community organizations to provide public exercise classes and events.
Offer programs at various times throughout the year to accommodate busy schedules and maintain consistent engagement Facilitate talent identification, and empower communities to engage in sports events, festivals, and campaigns aimed at reducing lifestyle-related diseases and improving physical well-being.
Creating accessible programs, developing suitable infrastructure, fostering partnerships, and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation systems.
Promoting community involvement and local event organization, supporting both mass participation and elite athlete development, encouraging corporate investment, and leveraging sport for social development and environmental sustainability.
Manage and implement Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) by leveraging existing community strengths and assets.
Develop recreational tourism activities focused on natural resources.
Protected areas, and foster community-led initiatives that provide skills training and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Manage participatory planning and integrating local culture to ensure long-term economic benefits without undermining the environment or local assets.
Identifying relevant stakeholders, such as government departments, community groups, and sports federations.
Establishing clear goals.
Engaging stakeholders through communication and leveraging their resources and expertise.
Creating strategic plans aligned with national policies, securing funding through partnerships and corporate investment, developing and maintaining facilities, designing inclusive programmes and promoting safety and active participation to foster a socially cohesive nation Review and understand the Departmental vision and mission.
In conjunction with stakeholder: Determine strategic goals, objectives (HR strategic plan).
Conduct SWOT analysis.
Develop strategic measures, performance targets and appropriate timeframes.
Determine operational goals and objectives.
Develop operational measures, performance targets and appropriate timeframes.
Develop business propositions and plans, as well as service level agreements.
Develop communication and implementation plan.
Measure performance on continuous basis and develop and implement corrective actions.
Identify strategic partners.
Manage business relationship through regular performance assessments of services delivered (based on service level agreement) and development of corrective actions where performance gaps exist.
Provide strategic direction, approval of transactions/activities and guidance to the unit team responsible for operationalising policy and procedure development, administration, project management, information utilisation, communication.
