About the Role
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Cultural Officer. This position will be based in the vibrant city of Johannesburg, specifically across various corridors including the Central, East, and South Corridors. As a Cultural Officer, you will play a vital role in facilitating the transformation of performing and visual arts, significantly impacting socio-economic development within the community. Your work will not only promote the rich cultural heritage of South Africa but also foster a sense of belonging and unity among diverse groups.
This role is essential in driving community engagement through arts and culture, allowing you to collaborate with local stakeholders to create meaningful public programs. By promoting socio-cultural development and supporting vulnerable communities, you will help ensure that the arts remain a vital pillar of society. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of citizens by encouraging creativity and supporting local talent.
About the Department
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for South Africans through arts, culture, and sport. Its mission is to promote cultural heritage and create opportunities for community engagement, thereby contributing to social cohesion. Working here means being part of a team that values diversity, creativity, and the transformative power of the arts, making a meaningful impact on society as a whole.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate the transformation of performing and visual arts to foster socio-economic development.
- Develop and promote community-based arts, culture, and heritage programs.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance cultural initiatives.
- Manage youth development programs and projects aimed at nurturing young talent.
- Promote socio-cultural development for vulnerable groups to ensure inclusivity.
- Identify high-impact areas for job creation and skills development within the arts sector.
- Design awareness campaigns to highlight arts and culture programs.
- Conduct research to support the implementation of effective arts initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate funded projects and programs, ensuring accountability.
- Provide administrative and technical support for various arts and culture initiatives.
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate plus a three-year tertiary qualification in Fine Arts, Creative Industries, Heritage, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- No prior experience is required, but relevant experience is advantageous.
- A valid driver’s license and a clear criminal record.
- Strong organizational skills and proficiency in computer literacy (MS Office suite).
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and report writing skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Research skills and a disciplined approach to project management.
- Presentation skills to effectively share program insights and updates.
How to Apply
Please follow the application instructions below to submit your application online.
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Requirements
A Senior Certificate plus a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6/7) in Fine Arts / Creative Industries / Heritage / Performing Arts / Visual Arts or related qualification as recognized by SAQA.No experience is required.
Relevant experience will be an added advantage.
A valid driver’s license.
No criminal record.
Skills & Knowledge: Organizational skills.
Computer literacy (MS.
package).
Problem solving.
Report writing.
Analytical.
Decision making.
Teamwork.
Verbal & Written communication.
Research.
Discipline.
Presentation.
Job Duties
Facilitate transformation of performing and visual arts to impact on socio- economic development.Promote and develop community/public based arts, culture and heritage programmes.
Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
Manage the implementation of youth development programmes and projects.
Promote socio-cultural development of vulnerable groups.
Identify and support the development of high impact job creation areas and skills development in arts, culture and heritage sector.
Promote the culture of reading and writing, SA craft, music sector and technical service industries and multimedia (audio-visual, design, visuals arts) sector.
Design and conduct awareness campaigns to promote arts and culture programmes.
Liaise with all relevant stakeholders.
Conduct research on arts and culture programmes.
Promote usage of Arts Centre’s and integrated crafts hubs.
Promote and develop community/public based arts and culture programmes.
Coordinate the establishment and provide support to arts and culture structure.
Implement policies and strategies for arts, culture and heritage sector.
Provide advice to all relevant stakeholders on arts and culture matters.
Coordinate the establishment and provide support to arts and culture structure.
Implement policies and strategies for arts, culture and heritage sector.
Provide advice to all relevant stakeholders on arts and culture matters.
Monitor and evaluate funded projects and programmes.
Develop and maintain database of arts, culture and heritage institutions.
Provide administration and technical support for arts and culture programmes.
Monitoring the implementation of approved programmes for all funded organizations and institutions.
Coordinate and ensure provision of coaching, discipline and mentoring of staff to improve performance.
Supervise the performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance.
Consolidate budget in the sub – directorate.
Monitor the budget and expenditure.
Manage the compilation of various reports and statistics.
Supervise leaves in the sub - directorate.
ENQURIES : Ms.
Cynthia Mabaso Tel No: (011) 355 2714 / 071 853 3669 Ms.
Vivien Khanye Tel No: (011) 355 2720 / 060 978 6924 Mr.
Ouwen Gaveni Tel No: (011) 355 2861 / 071 855 8934
