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Assistant Director: Event Management and Sport Liaison
Directorate: Employee Wellness and OHS
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Assistant Director role at National Head Office in Employee Wellness and OHS. Plans sport, recreation and wellness events and programmes, and writes related policies. Suits people with sports manageme
- Plan, organise and coordinate sport, recreation and wellness programmes, workshops, conferences and special projects at national and international levels.
- Develop, review and implement policies, procedures and guidelines for sport, recreation and employee wellness, and make sure they are followed.
- Promote sport, recreation and employee health and wellness programmes through marketing, communication and awareness work.
- Manage performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
- Must have a recognised National Diploma or Degree in sports management or a relevant qualification, and 3 to 5 years' experience in the related field.
- Must be computer literate and hold a valid driver's licence. Based at National Head Office. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo or Ms TP Ngobeni, (012) 307 2174 or (012) 305 8589.
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Requirements
- Recognised National Diploma/Degree in Sports management or relevant qualification.
- 3-5 years’ experience in the related environment.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Strategic planning and thinking.
- Policy formulation.
- Planning and organising, decision making, analytical thinking, project management, problem identification and solving.
- Co-ordination, time management and policy implementation.
Duties
- Coordinate and Manage sport, recreation and special events.
- Plan, organise and coordinate sport, recreation, wellness programmes, workshops, conferences, meetings and special projects at national and international levels.
- Develop and ensure compliance with policies and governance frameworks.
- Facilitate the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines and operational frameworks relating to sport, recreation and employee wellness programmes.
- Promote sport, recreation and employee health and wellness programmes.
- Develop and implement marketing, communication and awareness initiatives to promote sport, recreation, employee health and wellness programmes.
- Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 38 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/59: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EVENT MANAGEMENT AND SPORT LIAISON REF NO: HO 2026/11/57 Directorate: Employee Wellness and OHS SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Recognised National Diploma/Degree in Sports management or relevant qualification. 3-5 years’ experience in the related environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Strategic planning and thinking. Policy formulation. Planning and organising, decision making, analytical thinking, project management, problem identification and solving. Co-ordination, time management and policy implementation. DUTIES: Coordinate and Manage sport, recreation and special events. Plan, organise and coordinate sport, recreation, wellness programmes, workshops, conferences, meetings and special projects at national and international levels. Develop and ensure compliance with policies and governance frameworks. Facilitate the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines and operational frameworks relating to sport, recreation and employee wellness programmes. Promote sport, recreation and employee health and wellness programmes. Develop and implement marketing, communication and awareness initiatives to promote sport, recreation, employee health and wellness programmes. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.