DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE

DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE
The Department of Arts and Culture is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and it is its intention
to promote representatively in the Public Sector through the filling to this post. Persons whose transfer /
promotion / appointment will promote representatively will therefore receive preference. An indication in this
regard will expedite the processing of applications
APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number and the
number and the name of this publication to: The Director: Human Resource
Management, Department of Arts and Culture, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001.
Applications can also be hand delivered to the Department of Arts and Culture,
Sechaba House (previously known as VWL Building), 202 Madiba Street, cnr
Madiba and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria
CLOSING DATE : 19 July 2019 at 16:00
NOTE : Applications are hereby invited from suitably and qualified person to apply for the
following post(s). Applications must be submitted on Form Z83, obtainable from
any Government department or online at www.gov.za. All sections of the Z83 must
be completed and signed and the application form should be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV (including two recent and contactable referees) and Original
Certified Copies of the applicant’s ID and educational qualifications. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. Applicants
applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the
documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an
applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Failure to
submit the required documentation will automatically disqualify applications. No
faxes or e-mails will be accepted. The Department reserves the right not to fill the
above-mentioned post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into
an employment contract and sign an annual performance agreement. All short-
listed candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and the
successful candidate will have to undergo full security vetting. All applicants are
required to disclose memberships of boards and directorships that they may be
associated with. The successful candidate will have to annually disclose his/her
financial interests. Identified candidate(s) will be subjected to a Government
specific competency assessment.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 24/01 : DIRECTOR: LIBRARY POLICY AND COORDINATION REF NO: DAC13/2019
Chief Directorate: National archives and library services
SALARY : R1 005 063 per annum (An all-inclusive remuneration salary package), consisting
of a basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), State’s contribution to
the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible
portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF Level 7 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Library and Information
Science. 5 – 8 years relevant experience in policy development, governance and
legislative matters relating to library and information services (LIS) at middle /
senior managerial level. Knowledge of the Public Management Act, 1999, the Local
Government Structures Act, 1998 and Promotion of Access to Information Act.
Extensive knowledge of the Division of Revenue Act, (DORA) 2007 as it relates to
the planning, monitoring and implementation of conditional grants. In-dept
knowledge of national policy, including norms and standards, in respect of
planning, coordination and consultation of library services. Extensive knowledge of

policy development, governance and legislative matters relating to library and
information services (LIS) and institutions at the national and provincial level.
Extensive knowledge relating to the information society. Ability to work under
pressure and meet deadlines. Computer literate. Presentation skills Good
communication and interpersonal relations. Conflict resolution and team building
skills. Management skills.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the following: Lead the
development, transformation and promotion of a legislative framework for libraries
in the country. Ensure effective coordination and management of the Conditional
Grant Funding to provinces for community libraries. Administer, promote and
develop national legislation relating to National Council of Library and Information
Services (NCLIS), National Library of South Africa (NLSA), South African Library
for the Blind (BLINDLIB) as well as coordinate policy as it relates to rendering of
library services. Liaising at high level with role players in the LIS sector, including
the NCLIS, the Legal Deposit Committee, the NLSA, BLINDLIB, SABWO, the
Provincial Library Services, the Provincial Library Services, the Library and
Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) and IFLA. Managing the budgets,
human resources and performance of the Directorate: Libraries, Policy and
Coordination.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Mulaudzi, Ms B Manqaba, Ms N Ngcama, Ms S Botha Tel No: 012-441
3646/3730/0823243637
OTHER POST
POST 24/02 : CHIEF LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER: FOREIGN LANGUAGES (TRANSLATOR:
FRENCH AND PORTUGUESE/SPANISH INTO ENGLISH) REF NO:
DAC14/2019
Chief Directorate: National Language Service
Sub-Directorate: English, Afrikaans and Foreign Languages
SALARY : R376 596 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate, recognised Bachelor’s degree with French, Portuguese / Spanish
or Translation as a major subject. 3-5 years’ proven French and Portuguese /
Spanish translation experience. Excellent command of English. Proven general
computer literacy. Ability to translate and edit text electronically. Good written and
verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Good interpersonal
skills. Knowledge of the Use of Official Languages Act, 2012, and its regulations.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of a departmental French and
Portuguese / Spanish into English translation test.
DUTIES : Translate official documents from French and Portuguese/Spanish into English. Do
quality control of in-house and outsourced documents translate from the relevant
languages? Do administrative work for in-house and outsourced documents. Liaise
with clients, freelance translators and departmental staff. Give advice to clients on
language matters. Supervise and report on subordinates and Foreign Languages
Section.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Mulaudzi, Ms B Manqaba, Ms N Ngcama, Ms S Botha Tel No: 012-441
3646/3730/0823243637