About the Role
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is seeking a dedicated Cultural Officer for the Sokapasa Arts Centre located in Ku Gompo City, within the Amathole District. This pivotal role is designed to enhance the local arts and culture landscape, ensuring that the community engages with and benefits from various artistic programs. As a Cultural Officer, you will be a key player in the development and implementation of initiatives that celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of South Africa.
Your contributions will directly impact the community, fostering creativity and providing opportunities for local artists to thrive. By coordinating arts programs and facilitating access to the arts centre, you will help strengthen community ties and encourage artistic expression. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to be at the forefront of cultural development in your area.
About the Department
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is committed to promoting the arts, culture, and heritage of South Africa. Its mission is to create an environment where all citizens have access to a vibrant cultural life and the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the arts. Working within this department means being part of a larger vision to empower individuals through cultural engagement and creative expression, fostering a sense of pride and belonging in the community.
What You’ll Do
- Draft and assist in the development of the arts centre business plan.
- Coordinate and implement provincial arts and culture programs.
- Organize festival logistics and equipment for artists.
- Facilitate and manage art centre programs and activities.
- Consult with stakeholders to identify beneficiaries and gather support.
- Monitor the day-to-day operations and budget of the arts centre.
- Develop a database for local artists and maintain institutional support.
- Compile and consolidate reports on quarterly and annual activities.
- Promote the arts centre within the community to increase engagement.
What You’ll Need
- National Senior Certificate along with a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Arts and Culture, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, or Craft Design.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in an arts and culture environment.
- Extensive knowledge of arts and culture policies and programs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure, including outside of regular hours.
- Valid Code 8 driving license and willingness to travel for stakeholder engagement.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or B.Degree (NQF Level 7) in Arts and Culture/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts/ Fine Arts/ Craft Design as recognized by SAQA with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in an Arts & Culture environment.
Extensive high-level knowledge of arts and culture and interpretation of policies.
Excellent knowledge about cultural programs.
People management and empowerment.
Financial and knowledge management.
Client orientation.
Further knowledge of Local authorities, Departmental management and officials, General public/ community, Academic institutions and learners, Private Sectors, Executing authority (Political Bearers), Municipalities (local and districts).
Cultural and Creative Industries Master Plan.
The candidate must possess good interpersonal relations and ability to work as a team.
Must have written and verbal communication skills.
Candidate must be able to work independently, under pressure, and after hours.
Be willing to drive to various districts for stakeholder engagement.
A valid (Code 8) driving licence.
Job Duties
Assist in the drafting of the Art center business plan.Coordinate Arts and Culture Provincial Programmes.
Organise logistics and attend meetings.
Organise festival equipment for artists.
Facilitate and implement art centre programs.
Craft roster for activities.
Organise arts centre structures.
Consult with relevant stakeholders.
Identify beneficiaries.
Coordinate approval of submissions.
Facilitate access of the art centre.
Market the institution to the communities.
Monitor day to day operations of the art centre.
Responsible for art centre material.
Develop database for artists.
Provide institutional support.
Maintain working relations with the stakeholders.
Give support to developing artists.
Monitor progress of artists.
Provide administrative support.
Consolidate and compile quarterly and annual reports.
Monitor budget expenditure and revenue collection.
Coordinate procurement submission.
Organise and monitor visitor’s register.
