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POST 09/136 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRESIDENTIAL EMPLOYMENT STIMULUS PROGRAM

๐Ÿข DEPARTMENT OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE (DSAC) ๐Ÿ“ Pretoria โณ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 ๐Ÿงพ Post: 09/136 # Ref: DSAC-08/03/2026 Period: 12-month contract

Key details

Salary
R896 436 โ€ข per annum โ€ข package
Centre
Pretoria
Reference
DSAC-08/03/2026 Period: 12-month contract
Closing date
27 Mar 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Join us to lead and monitor the Presidential Employment Stimulus Program, managing projects, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful implementation and reporting.

Requirements

Competencies

  • Presentation skills
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Data capturing and analysis
  • Computer literacy
  • Good communication and interpersonal relations
  • Problem solving skills.

Duties

The purpose of this post is to manage and monitor the implementation of the PESP project and the administration of funds by Department entities; Manage PESP Projects planning and implementation Process; Manage how entities implement the PESP projects; Coordinate the application of the relevant project management tools in the implementation process of PESP projects; Co- ordinating other special projects as assigned by the Director or the DDG; Compile progress reports and provide feedback to management and stakeholders; Ensure compliance with departmental policies, funding requirements, and reporting standards; Identify risks and challenges in project implementation and recommend corrective measures; Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication to support successful project delivery; Provide guidance and support to implementing entities to strengthen project management capacity; Coordinates Stakeholder Engagement; Co-ordinate engagements through meetings, emails, memos, letters, and telecommunications with the National Treasury PMU and the Presidency PMO; Maintain regular communication and follow-up with key stakeholders to ensure timely responses and collaboration; Prepare and distribute briefing notes, reports, and presentations for stakeholders; Facilitate workshops, forums, and consultations to support project and program objectives; Document and track stakeholder feedback and ensure it is addressed appropriately; Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders; Ensure all stakeholder engagements are aligned with departmental policies and strategic 91 priorities; Identify potential risks or issues arising from stakeholder interactions and recommend solutions; Provide administrative support for the PESP Projects; Keep regular records of meetings with various stakeholders; Consolidate reports submitted by the entities and submit them to the DDG; Provide reports on other projects to the DDG; Report on PESP progress to monthly Branch meetings; Ensure proper administration and accountability funds allocation to projects; Monitor and evaluate the PESP Projects; Coordinate technical and progress meetings with implementing public entities; Ensure inter project implementation risk management and risk mitigation; Provide monthly expenditure reports to the National Treasury PMU and bi- monthly statistical reports to the Presidency PMO; Conduct site visits to funded projects that have been selected; Monitor and evaluate project performance, outputs, and outcomes; Coordinate financial processes of Projects; Assess the financial expenditure reports from the entities to the National Treasury; Facilitate payment of administration costs to Entities who are fund administrators; Monitor the disbursement of funds to beneficiaries of PESP.

Manage subordinates in the sub-directorate.


How to apply

Applicants must use this link or QR code below to access DSAC E-Recruitment System. https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development
Sechaba House
202 Madiba Street
Pretoria Central.
Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development
Private Bag X897
Pretoria
0001.

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Notes

Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females and White Males and Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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