ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECREATION (X3 POSTS)

Job Overview

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation is hiring three Assistant Directors for Recreation across Head Office, North Corridor, and South Corridor positions. Applicants require a National Diploma or Degree in Sport and Recreation, Sports Science, or related fields, alongside 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience. Key duties involve managing recreation programmes, community engagement, strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and implementing policy under frameworks like the PFMA.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Sport and Recreation, Sports Science, Sport Administration, Sport Management, Health Sciences in Sport, Exercise Sciences, or a relevant qualification
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience at a supervisory level in a sports and recreation environment
• Valid driver's license
• Listening and negotiation skills
• Financial and administrative skills
• Problem solving and analysis
• Strategic Management
• Discipline and teamwork
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PSA, and PSR
• Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent report writing skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Offer diverse, accessible programs like group exercise, sports, and mindfulness sessions catering to various ages and skill levels
• Provide a wide range of activities such as yoga, cycling tours, dance workshops, walk-a-thons, running events, and sports games
• Collaborate with parks, fitness centres, and community organizations to provide public exercise classes and events
• Facilitate talent identification and empower communities to engage in sports events, campaigns, and festivals aimed at reducing lifestyle-related diseases
• Manage and implement Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) by leveraging existing community strengths and assets
• Develop recreational tourism activities focused on natural resources and protected areas
• Identify relevant stakeholders, establish clear goals, engage through communication, and leverage their resources and expertise
• Create strategic plans aligned with national policies, secure funding, develop and maintain facilities, and promote inclusive programmes
• Determine strategic and operational goals, conduct SWOT analysis, develop performance measures and targets, and establish service level agreements
• Provide strategic direction, approval of transactions, and guidance to the unit team responsible for operationalising policy and procedure development

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