The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for vacancies in Pretoria and Cape Town. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with built environment project management experience and candidates interested in food service aid and general support duties.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Sport, Arts and Culture |
| Closing Date | 17 July 2026 at 16:00 |
| Locations | Pretoria and Cape Town |
| Application Method | Online, hand delivery or post |
| Required Form | Electronic Z83 through DSAC e-Recruitment system |
| Application Portal | DSAC E-Recruitment System |
Candidate Construction Project Managers Ref No: DSAC-20/06/2026
Posts: 2
Contract: 1-year contract
Salary: R791 604 – R840 180 per annum, total package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate, Matric Certificate, Grade 12, NQF Level 4 or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants must also have one of the following built environment qualifications and experience:
National Higher Diploma in a built environment field with at least 18 months’ experience.
Three-year Degree or National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in any built environment field with at least two years’ experience.
BTech Degree at NQF Level 7 in any built environment field with at least one year of experience.
Honours Degree at NQF Level 8 in any built environment field with no experience required.
Applicants must have a Code 08 driver’s licence.
Applicants must be willing to travel extensively and work irregular hours.
Compulsory registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession as a Candidate Construction Project Manager will be required upon appointment.
Applicants must have knowledge of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act and the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management.
Contract management experience, including contract specification, oversight and monitoring, is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, legal compliance, research and development, computer-aided engineering applications, technical report writing, document management systems and sport, arts, culture and heritage.
Required skills include planning and organising, problem-solving, analysis, presentation, communication, decision-making, teamwork, customer focus and the ability to manage projects in a complex environment.
Duties
The successful candidates will manage and oversee projects in support of capital and technical maintenance projects under the supervision of the Director: Infrastructure Development.
Duties include project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology.
The candidates will create and execute project work plans, revise plans where required, identify resources, assign responsibilities and manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects.
The candidates will also apply project management methodology, enforce project standards, minimise project risks, report project progress, manage project budgets and resources, and provide tender administration inputs.
Additional duties include liaising with service providers, clients and management, supporting human resource-related activities, maintaining record management systems and the architectural library, preparing quarterly reports, project status reports and site visit reports, keeping up with built environment technologies and liaising with relevant professional bodies or councils.
Enquiries
Ms P Ben-Mazwi
Tel: 012 441 3041 / 082 909 8790
Food Aid Service: Office of the Minister Ref No: DSAC-21/06/2026
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Cape Town
Requirements
Applicants must have ABET or an equivalent qualification.
No experience is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will render efficient food service aid duties and clean kitchen areas for the Office of the Minister.
Duties include maintaining kitchen and boardroom areas, washing crockery, cutlery and dish cloths, ensuring kitchen cupboards and surfaces are clean and tidy, preparing beverages and refreshments, obtaining the dietary needs of the Minister, arranging crockery and cutlery for service, and serving refreshments for meetings.
The candidate will also provide fresh water and clean glasses in boardrooms, wash items after meetings, keep equipment such as microwaves, kettles, fridges and urns clean, conduct stocktaking of cutlery and crockery, and assist with the procurement of cleaning materials and condiments.
Additional duties include updating the supervisor on stock levels, obtaining quotations for cutlery, condiments and cleaning materials, safeguarding kitchen items and providing general assistant services in the Office of the Minister when necessary.
The candidate may also assist with preparing refreshments for visitors, preparing documents for courier services, shredding documents and photocopying documents when required.
Enquiries
Ms N Pule
Tel: 012 441 3422
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture e-Recruitment system.
Hand delivery applications may be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to:
Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development
Sechaba House
202 Madiba Street
Pretoria Central
Postal applications may be sent to:
The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development
Private Bag X897
Pretoria
0001
Important Notes for Applicants
Applicants must create a user profile on the DSAC e-Recruitment system and complete all required personal information.
Applicants must complete all mandatory electronic Z83 fields before applying for any position.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
After submitting an application, the system will provide a confirmation message showing that the application has been successfully received.
The e-Recruitment portal can also be accessed through smartphones and other mobile devices.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of ID, driver’s licence where required, and qualifications on or before the interview.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority.
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Shortlisted candidates must be available for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by the Department.
Applicants must make their own arrangements for internet connectivity and equipment where virtual interviews are used.
Pre-employment checks and references will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
The appointment is subject to positive outcomes on checks including security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification, citizenship verification, financial or asset record checks, previous employment verification and criminal record checks.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign an annual performance agreement.
If applicants are not contacted within three months after the closing date, they should accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.