Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation Auxiliary Support Worker Vacancy: Grade 12, No Experience Required
Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation Auxiliary Support Worker Vacancy: Grade 12, No Experience Required
The Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation is inviting applications for an Auxiliary Support Worker (Sport) vacancy based in the East Corridor.
This opportunity may be suitable for job seekers looking to enter the public service because applicants only need a Grade 12 certificate and no previous work experience is required. The successful candidate will support the administration and coordination of sporting and recreation programmes.
The position offers a salary of R201 093 per annum, and applications close on 07 October 2026.
Auxiliary Support Worker Vacancy Overview
Employer: Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation
Position: Auxiliary Support Worker (Sport)
Directorate: Sport and Recreation
Reference Number: REFS/056623
Number of Posts: 1
Location: East Corridor
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Closing Date: 07 October 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- No previous work experience is required
- A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage
Candidates should also have an interest in sport and recreation and be comfortable performing both administrative and programme-support duties.
Skills and Competencies
The Department is looking for candidates with the following skills:
- Computer literacy
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict-resolution skills
- Good organisational skills
- Project management ability
- Ability to maintain discipline
- Knowledge of sport and recreation activities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to sporting and recreation programmes implemented within the Hub.
Responsibilities will include:
- Performing general administrative duties for the Sport and Recreation unit
- Coordinating and administering sporting activities implemented within the Hub
- Developing and maintaining databases and community audits
- Filing documents according to approved record-keeping standards
- Responding to enquiries relating to the portfolio
- Maintaining accurate records of programme and project activities
- Assisting with identifying and contacting suitable coaches and assistants
- Helping to organise workshops, sporting activities and gaming programmes
- Collecting and compiling information required for reports
- Assisting with sporting and gaming equipment administration
- Ensuring equipment is properly maintained and stored
- Making sure indoor and outdoor sporting areas are ready for use
- Coordinating the storage and transportation of sporting equipment
- Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory records
- Monitoring the correct use of sporting and gaming equipment
- Assisting with logistics for sporting and gaming programmes
- Communicating with members of the public during sporting and gaming events
- Maintaining an inventory of sporting equipment
- Reporting damaged or faulty equipment
- Ensuring damaged equipment is repaired or restored where necessary
- Preparing monthly reports on equipment condition and related statistics
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the new Z83 Application for Employment form and submit it together with an updated comprehensive CV.
REFS/056623
The Z83 form must be fully completed, initialled where required and signed.
At the initial application stage, applicants are generally required to submit:
- A completed and signed new Z83 form
- An updated comprehensive CV
Certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the interview.
Applications submitted using an incorrect or incomplete Z83 form may not be considered.
Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Important Application Notes
Applicants with foreign qualifications may be required to provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to suitability checks and assessments relevant to the position.
If you have not received feedback within approximately three months after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
The Department also reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to this vacancy, contact:
Mr Ouwen Gaveni
Telephone: 011 355 2861 / 071 855 8934
Closing Date
Applications must be submitted by:
07 October 2026
Candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to avoid last-minute application problems.
Why This Vacancy May Interest Job Seekers
This Auxiliary Support Worker opportunity provides an entry point into a government sport and recreation environment for applicants who have completed Grade 12 but may not yet have formal work experience.
