The Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation (DCSR) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a range of permanent and contract posts across the province. These opportunities cover sport and recreation, arts and culture, heritage, libraries, admin and entry-level support roles.
Closing date for all posts: 28 November 2025
Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply in line with the Department’s Employment Equity targets.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation (DCSR) |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Closing Date | 28 November 2025 |
| Application Format | NEW Z83 form + detailed CV (PDF, max 5MB) |
| Application Method | Email or hand delivery (per post/region – see below) |
General Application Instructions
Before looking at individual posts, note these key rules:
- Use the NEW Z83 application form (effective 01 January 2021), obtainable from any public service department.
- All sections of the Z83 must be fully completed, signed and dated.
- Attach a detailed CV.
- One post per application – if you apply for multiple posts, submit separate Z83 + CV for each.
- Email applications must be PDF only, max 5MB, and the email subject line must contain the Post Name and Reference Number.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit:
- Certified copies of qualifications
- RSA ID document
- Senior Certificate
- Valid driver’s licence (where required)
If you are not contacted within 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
For full advert details you can also visit: https://dcsr.mpg.gov.za
1. Assistant Director: Sport & Recreation Grant Management
Ref No: DCSR/34/2025
Type: 3-year contract
Salary: R582 444 per annum
Centre: Head Office (Mbombela)
Minimum Requirements
- Matric plus Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Financial Management
- Or equivalent qualification
- Valid driver’s licence
- At least 3 years’ experience in:
- Grant management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Data analysis tools
- Knowledge of PFMA and related regulations
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and supervisory skills
Key Duties
- Manage the full grant lifecycle for sport and recreation grants (business plans, compliance, frameworks).
- Oversee grant budgets and ensure accurate and timeous financial reporting.
- Maintain regular communication with programme managers and stakeholders.
- Track grant performance, conduct monitoring visits and evaluate impact.
- Contribute to the development of sport and recreation programmes and identify funding opportunities.
- Collect, collate and analyse data aligned to relevant policies and regulations.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (sport organisations, government, national departments).
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on grant and programme performance for reporting at national level.
📧 Applications: Hand deliver to 7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Extension 2, Mbombela
or email dcsrmborecruit@mpg.gov.za
2. Language Practitioner: Siswati
Ref No: DCSR/35/2025 (Re-advert)
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centre: Head Office
Minimum Requirements
- Degree or National Diploma in Languages or equivalent, with specialisation in Siswati (SAQA-recognised).
- Excellent command of English and Siswati (written and spoken).
- Computer literacy.
Key Duties
- Translate and proofread official departmental documents.
- Provide interpreting services when required.
- Conduct research on translation, interpreting and editing matters.
- Liaise with language and cultural stakeholders.
- Promote multilingualism, indigenous languages and South African Sign Language.
- Support the Mpumalanga Provincial Language Committee.
📧 Applications: Hand deliver to 7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Extension 2, Mbombela
or email dcsrmborecruit@mpg.gov.za
3. Sport & Recreation – Grant Officer
Ref No: DCSR/36/2025
Type: 3-year contract
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Head Office
Minimum Requirements
- Matric plus Diploma or Degree in:
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- B.Com Management
- Or equivalent qualification
- Valid driver’s licence
- Knowledge of:
- Grant management
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Data analysis tools
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Key Duties
- Track and monitor performance of sport and recreation programmes against set targets.
- Prepare business plans and consolidate operational plans.
- Manage programme performance information.
- Support managers with activity schedules and implementation.
- Conduct programme reviews and evaluations.
- Assist in developing relevant indicators and enforcing compliance with DORA and PFMA.
- Analyse report data and liaise with federations and stakeholders on impact evaluations.
- Compile Monthly/Quarterly Conditional Grant reports and conduct performance evaluations.
📧 Applications: Hand deliver to 7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Extension 2, Mbombela
or email dcsrmborecruit@mpg.gov.za
4. Cultural Officer
Ref No: DCSR/37/2025 (Re-advert)
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Head Office
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Arts or equivalent qualification.
- Computer literacy.
- Willingness to travel extensively.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Key Duties
- Identify, develop and promote emerging artists and crafters.
- Implement projects in performing, visual and craft arts.
- Create awareness programmes for craft, performing and visual arts.
- Conduct needs analysis and provide professional advice on arts programmes.
- Handle administration related to implemented programmes.
📧 Applications: Hand deliver to 7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Extension 2, Mbombela
or email dcsrmborecruit@mpg.gov.za
5–6. Sport Promotion Officer
Ref No: DCSR/38/2025 – Gert Sibande Region (Re-advert)
Ref No: DCSR/39/2025 – Ehlanzeni Region (Re-advert)
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Minimum Requirements
- B Degree/National Diploma in Sport Management or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Key Duties (Both Regions)
- Coordinate and support sport and recreation structures in schools, wards and local areas with stakeholders.
- Facilitate capacity development programmes in sport within districts.
- Implement development programmes for sport and recreation at local level.
- Monitor and evaluate compliance with sport, recreation and transformation policies.
- Render all associated administrative support.
📍 Gert Sibande Region
ENQUIRIES: Mr Simon Shabangu – (017) 811 6196
📧 Applications: Hand deliver – 20A De Clercq Street, Mutual & Federal Building, or email dcsrgsrecruit@mpg.gov.za
📍 Ehlanzeni Region
ENQUIRIES: Ms Nqobile Tshuma – (013) 766 5656
📧 Applications: 7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Extension 2, Mbombela or email dcsrmborecruit@mpg.gov.za
7. Museum Human Scientist
Ref No: DCSR/40/2025
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Ehlanzeni Region – Pilgrim’s Rest Museum
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Museum or Heritage Studies.
- Majors in History, Cultural History, Anthropology or Cultural Studies.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Museum or Heritage Studies and a driver’s licence will be an advantage.
Key Duties
- Museum curation and collections management.
- Research local history and culture.
- Conservation and preservation of historic buildings and artefacts.
- Plan and maintain museum exhibitions.
📧 Applications: Hand deliver to 7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Extension 2, Mbombela
or email dcsrmborecruit@mpg.gov.za
8. Library Assistant / Cyber Cadet
Ref No: DCSR/41/2025 (Re-advert)
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Centre: Ethandukhanya Public Library
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 plus Certificate in IT-related studies.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of troubleshooting and maintaining Windows XP operating systems.
- IT experience and public library experience will be an added advantage.
Key Duties
- Assist library users with electronic information searches (CD/DVD, encyclopaedia, internet).
- Help learners with school projects and assignments.
- Create email accounts and assist users with accessing them.
- Teach basic digital skills (CVs, business cards, documents).
- Monitor workstation usage and manage project files.
- Perform general library admin: filing, shelving, storing library material and assisting with other functions.
📧 Applications: Hand deliver – 20A De Clercq Street, Mutual & Federal Building, or email dcsrgsrecruit@mpg.gov.za
9. Auxiliary Service Officer (Tour Guide)
Ref No: DCSR/42/2025 (Re-advert)
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Ehlanzeni Region – Barberton Museum
Minimum Requirements
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Tour Guide Certificate and registration as a Tour Guide.
- Good communication skills.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Key Duties
- Conduct tours for tourists and learners.
- Preserve relevant historical collections.
- Oversee maintenance of historic terrain.
- Participate in museum outreach programmes.
📧 Applications: Hand deliver to 7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Extension 2, Mbombela
or email dcsrmborecruit@mpg.gov.za
10. Admin Clerk
Ref No: DCSR/43/2025 (Re-advert)
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Gert Sibande Region
Minimum Requirements
- Senior Certificate or equivalent.
- Computer literacy.
- Driver’s licence.
Key Duties
- Provide general clerical support to the component.
- Assist with supply chain clerical tasks.
- Render personnel administration support services.
- Provide financial administration support within the component.
📧 Applications: Hand deliver – 20A De Clercq Street, Mutual & Federal Building, or email dcsrgsrecruit@mpg.gov.za
11–12. Cleaner (x2 Posts)
Ref No: DCSR/44/2025 – Zithabiseng Public Library (Re-advert)
Ref No: DCSR/45/2025 – Ermelo Regional Library
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Minimum Requirements
- ABET Level 4 (Grade 9).
- Knowledge of cleaning equipment and health and safety requirements.
- Basic understanding of safe use of cleaning chemicals.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Corporate cleaning experience will be an advantage.
Key Duties (Both Posts)
- Provide cleaning services: dusting, waxing, sweeping, disinfecting, scrubbing and vacuuming.
- Empty and clean waste bins and remove waste paper.
- Clean kitchen basins and maintain stock of utensils.
- Clean offices, library spaces and boardrooms.
- Report broken machines and request cleaning materials.
- Assist with other duties as required.
📍 Zithabiseng Public Library
ENQUIRIES: Ms Dina Ntuli – (013) 766 8339
📧 Applications: Hand deliver – Dr Esther N. Mahlangu Building, Government Complex, Nkangala
or email dcsrnkangarecruit@mpg.gov.za
📍 Ermelo Regional Library
ENQUIRIES: Mr Simon Shabangu – (017) 811 6196
📧 Applications: 20A De Clercq Street, Mutual & Federal Building or email dcsrgsrecruit@mpg.gov.za
13. Groundsman
Ref No: DCSR/46/2025
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Ermelo Regional Library
Minimum Requirements
- ABET Level 4 (Grade 9).
- Knowledge of garden maintenance and planting practices.
- Understanding of basic government legislation and health and safety procedures.
Key Duties
- Maintain gardens: watering, pruning, trimming flowers and trees, mowing grass, removing weeds.
- Apply insecticides and cultivate soil for trees and flowers.
- Maintain and repair minor defects on gardening tools and equipment.
- Assist with loading/unloading deliveries.
- Wash and clean GG vehicles.
- Empty dustbins and assist with other tasks as required.
📧 Applications: Hand deliver – 20A De Clercq Street, Mutual & Federal Building, or email dcsrgsrecruit@mpg.gov.za
How to Make Your Application Stand Out
- Clearly quote the reference number and post name in your email subject line.
- Tailor your CV to highlight relevant experience and skills for each specific post.
- For sport, arts and heritage posts, mention community projects, volunteer work, or portfolios where applicable.
- For admin, grant and finance-related posts, highlight your system experience (BAS, LOGIS, M&E tools, Excel) and reporting responsibilities.