2025 Government Vacancies | CHIEF DIRECTOR: CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT in Gauteng

Job Title:	CHIEF DIRECTOR: CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Company:	DPSA
Job Reference:	DSAC 01/08/2025
Category:	Government
Location:	Pretoria, ZA
Employment Type:	Full Time
Date Posted:	2025-08-12T16:46
Closing Date:	2025-08-16T18:45
Salary:	ZAR 850000 - 1494900 per year

CHIEF DIRECTOR: CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT - Job Description

Introduction

Each application must be submitted separately. Apply Now Government Vacancies, Applications must consist of: A recently updated, comprehensive CV, a fully completed, initialled and signed new Z83 form (Sections A, B, C&D are compulsory and must be completed in full, and sections E, F and G are not compulsory if the information is contained in the CV).

However, the question related to conditions that prevent reappointment under Part F must be answered. Use of the old Z83 Form or not completing compulsory sections of the application form will result in a disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of ID, Driver’s licence (where required) and qualifications on or before the interview. Should you be in possession of any foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA); Applicants must be South African citizens. Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by DSAC. The applicant should make own arrangement for access to internet connectivity and equipment for this purpose. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are shortlisted. The appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, including security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.

We encourage all applicants to declare any criminal and/or negative credit records. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign an annual performance agreement. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department to achieve its Employment Equity targets. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts. Should the Department not be able to recruit candidates from disadvantaged groups, other groups will be considered for appointment. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes, thus withdrawing this advert by notice on its communication channels. Prior to appointment for SMS post, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by the DPSA, which is an online course endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Responsibilities

Develop and Promote all cultural domains in the Cultural and Creative Industry, amongst all communities;

Develop and implement policies and strategies to strengthen the Cultural and Creative Industry across all cultural domains; Promote and render strategic support to community art centers and other such structures that create growth of the industry; Apply Now Government Vacancies, Conduct research and develop policies and strategies in support of the development of arts, culture and creative industries; Oversee the management of Mzansi Golden Economy strategy to sustain the industry; Ensure implementation of the Cultural and Creative Industries Masterplan; Ensuring sustenance of a functional model and strategy to support Sector Clusters; Supporting Provinces and municipalities, where applicable to implement the CCI Masterplan; Support the development and promotion of creative industries;

Develop, manage and implement sector orientated policies and strategic; Promote the development of creative industries skills; Promote the improvement of creative industry products; Promote creative industries by means of awareness and capacity building programmes; Establish and implement youth, women and artists with disabilities enrichment strategies and programmes; Monitor adherence to intergovernmental and international agreements/ partnerships.

Required Qualifications

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Arts and Culture,

Cultural Studies, Social Science, Heritage, or any relevant Cultural qualification; Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for Public Sector Senior Management Leadership as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG);

A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a Senior Management level or equivalent, in the cultural and creative industries environment, in public or private sector; A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel; Knowledge in the public sector governance, management, and accountability frameworks; In-depth knowledge of government policies, Regulations, Acts, Legislations, prescripts and National Programme of action;

Knowledge and understanding of the cultural and creative sectors; Knowledge of the South African cultural landscape and relevant legislation (e.g., Constitution, National Development Plan, White Paper on Arts,

Culture and Heritage). Strategic capability and leadership, people management, programme and project management, financial management and service delivery innovation skills. Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills.

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