Assistant Director: Creative Cluster & Communities

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CREATIVE CLUSTER & COMMUNITIES is listed by DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS, CULTURE AND RECREATION. The post is based in North Corridor, Gauteng. The closing date is 07 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• The successful candidate should have Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6/7) in Arts and Culture / Fine Arts / Creative Industries / Heritage / Performing Arts / Visual Arts or relevant/ related qualification.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in supervisory level and relevant experience in arts and culture environment.
• Valid drive’s license.
• Skills & Knowledge: Organisational skills.
• Computer literacy (MS. package).
• Problem solving.
• Report writing.
• Analytical.
• Decision making.
• Teamwork.
• Verbal & Written communication.
• Research.
• Discipline.
• Presentation.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of policies, business plan, strategies and procedure for arts and culture: Review and understand departmental vision, mission, identify strategic partners, develop business proposition and plan as well as a service level agreement, Develop and implement creative industries sector policies.
• Facilitate and monitor the provision of performing arts, music and dance programmes in the corridors: Provide market support to promote performing arts, music and dance (local, national, continental and international), Coordinate live performance circuits and events, Coordinate exhibitions and trades for performing arts, music and dance Facilitate and support new creative business models and revenue streams and attracting and retaining talent, trade, and investment.
• Facilitate and monitor the provision of visual arts, craft and design in the corridor level: Develop and implement sector policies, Provide market support to promote visual arts, craft and design (local, national, continental and international), Provide support for the arts and culture production spaces (tools, equipment, material, etc. and capacity building), Facilitate and support new creative business models and revenue streams and Attracting and retaining talent, trade, and investment.
• Facilitate and monitor the provision of audio, visual, and interactive media in the corridor: Develop and implement sector policies, Provide market support to promote electronic media sector, technical and production services – animation, gaming and graphic design (local, national, continental and international), Provide support for the arts and culture production spaces (tools, equipment, material, etc. and capacity building), Promote the development and marketing of provincial cultural tourism strategies, Repositioning Gauteng as the Hub of Africa’s Creative Industries (attracting tourists and visitors).
• Manage resources (Human, Financial, Equipment / Assets): Manage utilisation of financial and physical resources, Conduct strategic and operational planning for the EHW sub directorate, Manage, implement and monitor operational plans, Ensure employees within the EWH sub directorate are assessed, developed, and trained in line with their PMDS, Manage the performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance, Authorise, control and monitor the budget and expenditure and Manage leave in the sub – directorate.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Organisational skills.
• Computer literacy (MS. package).
• Problem solving.
• Report writing.
• Analytical.
• Decision making.
• Teamwork.
• Verbal & Written communication.
• Research.
• Discipline.
• Presentation.

Application Instructions

must be online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za or emailed to: SACRNorthCorridor@gauteng.gov.za

Notes

should be submitted on a new Z83 form. Applicants are advised that until 31 December 2020 the current application for employment (Z83) form will be applicable, however from 01 st January 2021, a new application form which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies.

Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.

Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.

All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached.

However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered and declaration signed, as per DPSA circular no. 03 of 2025. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

If you have not been contacted within three (03) months after the closing date of this advertisement, accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check.

Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).

The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these post(s).

Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required before the appointment can be made for Senior Management posts. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentry-programme suitably qualified, dynamic, passionate, and experienced qualifying persons are invited to apply for the vacant position.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Mr. Bongani Mkhwebane Tel No: (011) 355 2539 / 079 869 7312

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 145–146
• Open the DPSA circular PDF