Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for the School Sport Coordinators (3-Year Contract) positions available under the NASI iSPANI programme. These opportunities are aimed at empowering youth between the ages of 16 and 35 who are passionate about sport development and community participation in school-based activities across various corridors in Gauteng Province. The closing date for applications is 24 April 2026 at 16h00.
Successful candidates will support the implementation of school sport programmes by assisting Sport Officials in promoting participation among learners, coordinating cluster games, facilitating programme administration, and contributing to reporting processes such as monthly, quarterly, and annual programme updates. The role also includes assisting with capacity-building initiatives and supporting the organisation of district, regional, and provincial school sport activities.
Gauteng Department: Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Vacancies
- Position: School Sport Coordinators (NASI iSPANI Programme)
- Duration: 3-Year Contract
- Stipend: R8 663.52 per month
- Location: Gauteng, South Africa
- Closing Date: 24 April 2026 at 16h00
Applicants must possess a Grade 12 certificate, while a tertiary qualification in Sports, Recreation Management, Administration, or Recreation Leadership will serve as an added advantage. Strong interpersonal skills, planning and organisational ability, computer literacy, data collection, report writing, coordination, negotiation, and effective verbal and written communication are essential for this position. Eligible applicants must reside within the ward where the project is implemented and submit a completed Z83 form, certified copies of required documents, and a comprehensive CV before the closing deadline.
POSTS AVAILABLE
School Sport Coordinators (3-Year Contract) ×13
Reference: SSC/2026/01
Salary: R8 663.52 per month
Directorate: Recreation
Centre: Head Office
Submission address: SACR Head Office, 5 Hollard Street, Johannesburg
Enquiries: Mr. Nkhumeleni Magadze – 066 131 9370
School Sport Coordinators (3-Year Contract) ×12
Reference: SSC/2026/02
Salary: R8 663.52 per month
Directorate: Recreation
Centre: Central Corridor
Submission address: SACR Head Office, 5 Hollard Street, Johannesburg
Enquiries: Ms. Cynthia Mabaso – 071 853 3669
School Sport Coordinators (3-Year Contract) ×8
Reference: SSC/2026/03
Salary: R8 663.52 per month
Directorate: Recreation
Centre: East Corridor
Submission address: Fararani Multi-Purpose, Modjadji Street, Tsakane (Opposite Tsakane Stadium)
Enquiries: Mr. Ouwen Gaveni – 071 855 8934
School Sport Coordinators (3-Year Contract) ×10
Reference: SSC/2026/04
Salary: R8 663.52 per month
Directorate: Recreation
Centre: North Corridor
Submission address: 111 Swaan Street, Eastlynne, Pretoria
Enquiries: Bongani Mkhwebane – 066 131 9300
School Sport Coordinators (3-Year Contract) ×4
Reference: SSC/2026/05
Salary: R8 663.52 per month
Directorate: Recreation
Centre: West Corridor
Submission address: Corner Braam & Rietief Street, Toekomsrus Stadium, Toekomsrus / 15048 Corner Utlhang & Kagiso Drive (Provincial Archives)
Enquiries: Mr. Nkhumeleni Magadze – 066 131 9370
School Sport Coordinators (3-Year Contract) ×6
Reference: SSC/2026/06
Salary: R8 663.52 per month
Directorate: Recreation
Centre: South Corridor
Submission address: 21 Botha Street, President Park Sporting Ground, Vereeniging, 1939
Enquiries: Mr. Nkhumeleni Magadze – 066 131 9370
REQUIREMENTS
- The successful candidate should have a Grade12 Certificate.
- A tertiary qualification in Sports, Recreation Management, Administration/ Recreation Leader will be an added advantage.
Skills: Interpersonal Relations. Project Management. Negotiation. Planning and Organization. Problem Solving. Conflict Management. Excellent Verbal and Written Communication. Coordination. Computer Literacy. Data Collection and Report Writing.
DUTIES
- Support the Sport Official in the Core District as well as in Sports and Recreation Corridors in the promoting of mass participation in Sport for all children of school going age.
- Support Officials in enhancing regular participation of Schools and learners in targeted and cluster games.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the District and Corridor.
- Facilitate and record all information with regards to program implementation.
- Prepare programme statistics and submit Monthly, Quarterly, Annual and general reporting on programme implementation.
- Assist the Sport Officials in coordinating capacity building programs in the district.
- Assume roles within commissions in organizing and coordinating the school sport activity district, regional and provincial games.
Closing date: 24 April 2026 at 16h00
Notes
The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability. Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 application form (completed in full), obtainable from www.dpsa.gov.za or any Public Service Department.
The specific reference number of the post must be quoted; failure to comply with these instructions will disqualify applications from being processed.
Eligibility
To be eligible, youth must:
- Be 16–35 years old at the time of starting work
- Reside within the ward where the project will be implemented
(If insufficient participants apply, nearby wards may be considered)