Assistant Director: Event Management and Sport Liaison

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Director: Event Management and Sport Liaison in Employee Wellness and OHS, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/57 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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