The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has announced a new recruitment drive featuring multiple permanent government positions based in Pretoria, South Africa. The vacancies span senior management, governance, heritage, international relations, finance, library services, language practice, and archival preservation, offering opportunities for qualified South African professionals across several disciplines.
Applications must be submitted through the DSAC e-Recruitment System, with the closing date set for 5 October 2026 at 16:00. The department encourages eligible candidates to complete their electronic Z83 profile before applying, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Available Positions
The 2026 recruitment includes vacancies across senior management, deputy director, and assistant director levels. Positions currently available include:
- Director: Office of the Director-General
- Director: Heraldry Services
- Deputy Director: Preservation Management Service
- Deputy Director: Governance Structures and Committees
- Assistant Director: Terminology Coordination (isiXhosa)
- Assistant Director: Translation and Editing (Siswati)
- Assistant Director: Library Policy and Institutions
- Assistant Director: Heraldic Artistry
- Assistant Director: Expenditure and Transfers
- Assistant Director: Bilateral Relations (2 positions) Pasted markdown.md
All posts are located in Pretoria and form part of DSAC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening governance, cultural heritage, language development, financial management, and international cooperation.
Salary Packages
The advertised positions offer competitive South African public service remuneration packages according to responsibility level.
| Level | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Director (SMS) | R1,317,384 |
| Deputy Director | R932,292 |
| Assistant Director (Level 10) | R605,742 |
| Assistant Director (Level 9) | R487,197 |
Senior Management Service (SMS) appointments include an all-inclusive remuneration package comprising basic salary, pension contributions, and a flexible benefits component.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be South African citizens and possess qualifications recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Educational requirements vary by position, ranging from National Diplomas (NQF 6) to undergraduate degrees (NQF 7) in relevant fields such as:
- Public Administration and Governance
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Heritage and Museum Studies
- Library and Information Science
- Finance and Accounting
- Fine Arts and Graphic Design
- Linguistics, Translation, and Language Practice
- Archival and Conservation Studies
Most Deputy Director and Assistant Director positions require between 2–5 years of relevant professional experience, while Director positions require five years of management-level experience together with the National School of Government’s SMS Pre-entry Certificate.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Successful candidates will contribute to advancing South Africa’s cultural, governance, and heritage priorities through specialised leadership and technical expertise.
Core responsibilities across the advertised posts include:
- Managing parliamentary and governance structures
- Preserving archival collections and cultural heritage assets
- Developing and registering heraldic symbols
- Coordinating bilateral international partnerships
- Managing public expenditure and financial transfers
- Supporting multilingual terminology and translation services
- Administering library policies and legal deposit programmes
- Strengthening stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental relations
These roles support both strategic policy development and operational service delivery within the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.
Application Process
DSAC requires all applications to be submitted electronically through its official recruitment portal. Candidates must first create a user profile, complete the integrated electronic Z83 form, and upload the required supporting information before applying for specific vacancies.
Only shortlisted candidates will later be requested to present certified copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s licences (where applicable), and SAQA evaluations for foreign qualifications. Shortlisted applicants will also undergo verification processes, including security vetting, qualification verification, employment reference checks, criminal record screening, and integrity assessments.
Why Consider a Career with DSAC?
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture plays a central role in preserving South Africa’s heritage, promoting official languages, strengthening libraries and archives, advancing cultural diplomacy, and supporting effective public governance. These vacancies provide opportunities to contribute directly to national development while building a long-term career within the South African Public Service.
The department also promotes employment equity, encouraging applications that support its transformation objectives across race, gender, and disability representation.
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Closing Date
Applications close: 5 October 2026 at 16:00
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official DSAC e-Recruitment System before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
