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Please follow and like us: The Eastern Cape Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts & Culture (DSRAC) is inviting unemployed youth to apply for their EPWP (Expanded Public Works Programme) Work Experience Vacancies. This is an exciting opportunity for young individuals who are looking to gain work experience in the sports, arts, and culture sectors while making a difference in their local communities. With a stipend of R3500 and a one-year fixed-term contract, this is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career.
Available Positions: EPWP Support – Sector Coordination, Compliance, and Data Management
The Eastern Cape Department is offering X111 EPWP Work Experience vacancies for youth who are passionate about community development, sports, arts, culture, and heritage. These roles are designed to provide valuable work experience and skill-building opportunities in local communities.
Contract Type: One (1) Year Fixed Term
Stipend: R3500 per month
Location: Various DSRAC service centres across the Eastern Cape
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Educational Requirements:
- A National Senior Certificate (Matric) or NQF L4 qualification or its equivalent.
- Experience & Skills:
- Basic understanding of EPWP and its relationship with the national, provincial, and local governments.
- Strong organization, coordination skills, and stakeholder management.
- Knowledge of community, arts and culture structures, as well as library, sport, and recreation organizations.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Personal Requirements:
- Must be currently unemployed.
- Must reside within a 5km radius of a DSRAC service centre (e.g., library, museum, art centre, school, etc.).
- Age between 18 and 35.
- Must be willing to undergo training.
Key Responsibilities
As part of this role, you will:
- Support the facilitation of departmental programs at ward level.
- Collaborate with other sector departments in an integrated manner.
- Implement sports, arts, heritage, and cultural activities at the ward level, including art centres, schools, libraries, and hubs.
- Mobilize schools and youth to engage in sports, arts, culture, heritage, and recreation programs and events.
- Build and maintain relationships with local community organizations and youth groups.
How to Apply
To apply, candidates need to follow the application process carefully:
- Obtain the New Z83 application form – This form is available here.
- Complete all fields on the Z83 form and make sure to sign it.
- Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Submit applications to the appropriate district office (listed below).
Application Submission Details:
- Nelson Mandela Metro:
Department of Sport Recreation Arts and Culture, No 66 Ring Road, Green Acres, Second Floor, Gqeberha, 6000.
Enquiries: Sidney Javu, 041 492 1230/34/35/31.
- Chris Hani District:
Komani Office Park, Komani Hospital, Komani, 5320.
Enquiries: Mr XT Kwanini, 045 492 0030.
- Sarah Baartman District:
Human Resource Department, Grahamstown 6139.
Enquiries: Ms S. Mpafa, 046 492 0223.
- Alfred Nzo District:
Senior Manager, Mt Ayliff, 5100.
Enquiries: Mr Gugwana, 039 492 0297.
- OR Tambo District:
Senior Manager, Mthatha, 5100.
Enquiries: Mr S Stuma, 047 495 0853.
- Amathole and BCM District:
Senior Manager, East London, 5200.
Enquiries: Mr B Mbangatha, 043 492 1838/39.
- Joe Gqabi District:
Senior Manager, Aliwal North, 9750.
Enquiries: Mr P. Masepe, 051 492 4806.
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