Eastern Cape Vacancies

ANNEXURE P

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY

APPLICATIONS : Online via provincial e-recruitment available at
https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. Applicants are encouraged to use e-
recruitment system
Applicants are encouraged to use e-Recruitment System. The e-Recruitment
System is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report any
e-recruitment system challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii)
profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to:

erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email
address; should you do so, your applications/CV will be regarded as lost and
will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-
16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). NB: Direct any enquiries to
the relevant enquiries’ person as provided under each position.
CLOSING DATE : 10 April 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective

from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83
immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to
submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application
but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB:
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who
submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for
an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview

day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and
do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and
qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the
Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified
copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of
Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSACitizens/Permanent Resident Permit
Holders). Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the

application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If
you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal
record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check,
qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All
shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry

assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the
other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel
will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency
Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of
Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected
to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be

subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be
testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS
competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a
probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the
Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures, therefore, in making
appointments, preference will be given to the designated groups in pursuit to
meet departmental EE Targets although the applications are welcome from all

racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/
withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department
will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested
to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the
application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary
action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.

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POST 10/361 : AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Eastern Cape Department of Community Safety calls on all independent,
suitably qualified and interested persons to serve as members of its Audit

Committee for a period of three (3) years with effect from the date of
assumption of duty (expected to be 01 August 2026). The Audit Committee will
consist of four (4) members, including the Chairperson.

SALARY : The remuneration of the members of the Audit Committee is determined at an
hourly rate in terms of Provincial Treasury Instruction Note 6 of 2014/2015 and
any amendments thereto.

CENTRE : Head Office -Bhisho
REQUIREMENTS : The Chairperson must have: strong financial management, auditing and risk
management background and appropriate experience in the environment. Be
independent and have knowledge of the status of the position. Have extensive
leadership skills and prior experience of serving on an Audit Committee of a
medium to large organization. Not be a political office bearer.Have the interests
of the Department of Community Safety at heart and display the highest levels

of integrity and objectivity. Must be a member of a recognized professional
body with no criminal record. Members must have: Strong experience in
finance and auditing. Demonstrate experience in participating in governance
structures. Have the ability to dedicate time to the activities of Department of
Community Safety’s Audit Committee. Have an inquisitive personality within
reasonable levels of probing, analytical reasoning abilities and good
communication skills, and fair understanding of the regulatory framework within

which Provincial departments operate. Knowledge and understanding of the
challenges facing the Department is essential.
DUTIES : The roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee members are clearly
outlined in terms of the section 77 of the Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA) and applicable Treasury Regulations. Reporting to the Head of
Department and the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for the
Department of Community Safety. The Department should hold a minimum of

four (4) Audit Committee meetings per financial year.
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Ndindwa/ L Mazwi at 079 284 6709
eRecruitment enquiries: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za
NOTE : NB: Appointment will be subject to compulsory pre-employment screening in
the form of qualifications, references, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory
competency assessment (where necessary) as directed by the Department of
Public Service and Administration. Candidates may be subjected to security

clearance (Vetting). It is the department’s intention to promote representivity in
terms of race, gender, disability and youth through the filling of these posts and
candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive
preference.

DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS, RECREATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a
specific relevant centre: i)
Head Office: Qonce: Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile
Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605.
OR Tambo District:Attention, Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel No: (047) 495
0853. Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 6th Floor, Botha Sigcau
Building, corner Leeds and Owen Street, Umtata.

Joe Gqabi District: Attention, Mr P. Masepe / Ms. Ninifie / Ms. Fiki Tel No:
(051) 492 4806. Hand deliver to: No. 02 Cole Street, Maletswai.
Amathole District: Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco
Building, East London, 5201.
BCM District: Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building,
East London, 5201.
Albany Museum: Makanda: Hand deliver to 40 Somerset Street, Makanda.

East London Museum: Hand deliver to 319 Oxford Street, Belgravia, East
London.
Chris Hani District: Attention, Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya Tel No: (045)
492 0030 / 0054, Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani
Hospital.

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Nelson Mandela District: Attention, Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A.
Dyalvane Tel No: (041) 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230. Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate
Place, Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha.
Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu Tel No: (039)
492 0297. Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street, Mt Ayliff.

Sarah Baartman District: Attention, Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi Tel No:
(046) 492 0223 / 0228. Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and
Milner Street, Makanda.
Online via provincial erecruitment available at
https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. Applicants are encouraged to use e-
recruitment system
The e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing

date. To report any e-recruitment system challenges send an email with your
(i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to:
erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email
address; should you do so, your applications/CV will be regarded as lost and
will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-
16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). NB: Direct any enquiries to
the relevant enquiries’ person as provided under each position.

CLOSING DATE : 10 April 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective
from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83
immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to
submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application
but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB:
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who

submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for
an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview
day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and
do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and
qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the
Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified
copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of

Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSACitizens/Permanent Resident Permit
Holders). Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the
application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If
you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected
candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record
check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study

verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates,
including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a
practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s
technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical
conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to
attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the
DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment.

Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The
competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies
using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful
candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It
is the objective to address the Employment EquityAffirmativeAction Measures,
therefore, in making appointments, preference will be given to the designated

groups in pursuit to meet departmental EE Targets although the applications
are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the
right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best
interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with
Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic
disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already

been appointed.

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OTHER POSTS

POST 10/362 : SCIENTIST PRODUCTION REF NO: DSRAC 01/03/2026

SALARY : R761 157 – R816 852 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration), (OSD)

CENTRE : Albany Museum (Makanda)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a master’s degree in Botany or Natural Science
or environmental science qualification specialising in plant taxonomy.
Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist. A
minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a museum natural science
environment. Knowledge of curating herbarium collections, Research and
dissection microscopes.Ability to recognise diagnostic characteristics on which

classification system are based. Computer knowledge, laboratory protocol,
database and word computer packages, Natural science, and financial
management. Programme and project management. Communication skills,
Report writing skills, People management skills, Customer or client orientated
approach. Knowledge of public service regulations, legislations/ policies/
prescripts and procedures. Knowledge of Eastern Cape Museum Act. National
Environmental management: Biodiversity Act, Operational standards for

natural science museum, South African National Standards for Museums. A
valid driving licence.
DUTIES : Identifies, names, and classifies plant species based on morphology, genetics,
and evolutionary relationships. Conducting field surveys, performing laboratory
analysis (DNA, microscopy), curating herbarium collections, and publishing
research to support biodiversity conservation, ecology, and environmental
management. Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and

procedures. Identify and consolidate needs for methodologies, policies,
systems and procedures. Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions.
Monitor and evaluate programme performance. Perform scientific functions
that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework. Provide
scientific support and advice. Develop working relations with client base.
Create public awareness of the science system. Provide scientific data,
information and advice as requested. Review scientific publications. To perform

scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct analysis of scientific data.
Gather and interpret data, evaluate results and disseminate information. Apply
appropriate scientific models to generate information and knowledge.
Formulate proposals and compile reports. Develop and customize models and
techniques. Conduct research and development. Continuous professional
development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Conduct basic
and applied research. Research/literature studies to improve expertise. Public

and present research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-
related matters. Management of human capital development Mentor, train and
develop candidate scientists and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer
and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice. Supervise
scientific work processes. Manage the performance and development of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. P. Cimi Tel No: (046) 622 2312 – Albany Museum (Makanda)
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

NOTE : Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 10/363 : SCIENTIST PRODUCTION REF NO: DSRAC 02/03/2026

SALARY : R761 157 – R816 852 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration), (OSD)
CENTRE : EL Museum (EL)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a M. Sc. Degree in Natural Science with a

minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a museum natural science
environment. A PhD will be considered an added advantage. Compulsory
registration with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professionals
(SACNASP) as a professional Natural Scientist. Knowledge of public service
regulations, legislations/ policies/ prescripts and procedures, and of National
Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act. Knowledge of collection
management standards for natural science museums. Knowledge of natural

science, Ornithology, in particular. Understanding of the scientific method.
Computer knowledge including database and MSOffice packages. Programme
and project management. Communication skills. Report writing skills. People
management skills. Customer and client-orientated approach. A valid driving
licence.

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DUTIES : Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures for
the Ornithology Collection. Identify gaps and develop appropriate
interventions. Monitor and evaluate programme performance. Develop working
relations with a diverse client base. Create public awareness of the science
system. Provide scientific data, information and advice as requested. Review

scientific publications. Gather and interpret data, perform scientific analyses,
evaluate results and disseminate information. Apply appropriate scientific
models to generate information and knowledge. Formulate proposals and
compile reports. Continuous professional development to keep up with new
technologies and procedures. Literature studies to improve expertise. Present
research findings through exhibitions, educational programmes and
publications. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-related matters.

Mentor, train and develop candidate scientists and others to promote
skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code
of pr...