chief director: district coordination, Ref No. DSAC 2025/01

Apply for CHIEF DIRECTOR: DISTRICT COORDINATION at department of provincial treasury. Closing date 2026-02-20.

Job Summary

Department: provincial treasury

Directorate: provincial administration: limpopo

Reference: DSAC 2025/01

Closing Date: 2026-02-20

Salary: R 1,494,900

Province: limpopo

Centre: Head Office (Polokwane)

Requirements

  • An undergraduate Qualification (NQF level 07) Advanced Diploma / Degree/ B- Tech in Public Administration/ Management qualification or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA.
  • A minimum of five (5) years' experience in management at Senior Managerial level.
  • 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, financial management, change management, client orientation and customer focus, good communication, report writing, facilitation, co-ordination, networking, strategic capability and leadership, people management and empowerment, computer literacy, service delivery innovation, public service knowledge, negotiation and policy formulation.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, deep knowledge of the relevant arts and culture legislation, knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, sound understanding of the arts and culture industry and thorough understanding of policy formulation and coordination and good background in service delivery, turn around and change management strategy Skills: Interpersonal, leadership, analytical, diplomacy, planning and organization, good communication, problem solving and analysis, time management, team player, strategic planning and policy analysis and development.

Duties

  • Manage the provision of performing arts services: Develop and promote performing arts programmes, provide support to emerging artists and arts and culture structures, coordinate and promote performing arts events, festivals and other related initiatives, develop business and project plans for performing arts events and projects and manage the development, implementation and monitoring of performing arts policies.
  • Manage the development of visual arts Industry in the province: Coordinate planning and executions of visual arts, craft, design programmes, exhibition and trade fairs, establish and maintain visual arts committees in the province, facilitate interaction and provide professional advice to all relevant stakeholders in the sector and research development initiatives in the sector, provide support and create income generating opportunities for emerging artists and crafters and develop and implement policies related to visual arts, craft and design.
  • Manage the development and distribution of local film and video: Identify, nurture, and mentor emerging talent in film and video.
  • Provide opportunities to previously disadvantaged communities, ensure identification and nurturing of talent in film and video, promote the use of local content on television, provide support to any person or organisation participating in film and video, manage the development and implementation of film and video policies and procedures and develop and implement a marketing plan for film and video.
  • Manage and utilise human, physical and financial resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation: Evaluate and monitor performance of employees, ensure capacity and development of staff, enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management, develop a stimulating working environment for staff through leadership and sound management and development strategy and manage discipline

Notes

  • Late applications will not be considered.
  • Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application.
  • The advert will be posted on the following websites www.limtreasury.gov.za / www.limpopo.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Departments social media Applications must be submitted on new Z83 forms obtainable from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za or www.gov.za.
  • The new Z83 form must be completed in manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post he or she applies for by completing all relevant fields.
  • The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants.
  • All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D should be completed.
  • In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not to provide passport numbers.
  • If an applicant responds "no" to the question "Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private Company conducting business with the State?" then the answer to the next question "In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, you immediately relinquish such business interests?" can be left blank or indicated as not applicable.
  • A "not applicable" or blank response will be allowed on the question "If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration"; if you are not in possession of such registration.
  • Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate "refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached", this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
  • If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.
  • It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein.
  • Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete Part F as the section is intended for those seeking re-employment, as their prior employment can be verified through their CV.
  • The declaration should be completed and signed.
  • Applicants must utilize the most recent Z83 application for employment form as issued by the Minister of Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, failure to do so results in disqualifications.
  • Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
  • It must be noted that the CV is an extension of an application of an employment Z83 and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein.
  • The Z83 form must be completed in the manner that allows the selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information that is contained in the form.
  • The Department will require shortlisted candidates to provide certified copies of their qualifications and any other relevant document, which must be submitted to HR on or before the interview date.
  • A specific reference number for the post applied for must be quoted in the space provided on the new form Z83.
  • Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and therefore must submit the copies of certificates and evidence of evaluation by the SAQA for foreign qualification if they are invited to attend 76 interviews.
  • Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty.
  • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide their original qualification certificates and ID on the day of the interview for verification purposes.
  • The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks, such as Disclosure her/his financial interests, social media checks, verification checks and certification of claimed qualifications.
  • All shortlisted candidates including Senior Management Services (SMS), shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
  • One must be a practical exercise and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
  • Following the interview and technical exercise, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
  • The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
  • To ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS, a further requirement for appointment at SMS level will be the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School of Government with effect from 1st April 2020.
  • This is a Public Service specific training programme which will be applicable for appointments at SMS level.
  • The link for the completion of the pre-entry certificate is as follows: www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
  • Individuals who have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such.
  • However, all short- listed candidates will be required to have completed the certificate and submit such upon appointment.
  • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only, due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
  • However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of section 5, sub-section 1 and 2 of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000.
  • The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the post advertised.
  • The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R1494900 per annum (Leve 14)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Ms Mothupi PP and Mr Mnisi NF Tel No: (015) 284 4143 / 4109 / 4032 / 4186 94 OTHER POSTS

Reference No:

DSAC 2025/01

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: DSAC 2025/01
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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