CULTURAL OFFICER: SOKAPASA ARTS CENTRE

Job Overview

The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture seeks a Cultural Officer for Sokapasa Arts Centre located in Amathole District (Ku Gompo City). Responsibilities include drafting business plans, coordinating provincial arts programs, managing logistics, supporting developing artists, monitoring budgets, and liaising with stakeholders. Requirements include a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Culture or related fields, 1 to 2 years of relevant experience, a valid Code 8 driving licence, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of Local authorities, Departmental management and officials, General public/ community, Academic institutions and learners, Private Sectors, Executing authority, and Municipalities
• Knowledge of Cultural and Creative Industries Master Plan
• Good interpersonal relations and ability to work as a team
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and after hours
• Willingness to drive to various districts for stakeholder engagement
• A valid (Code 8) driving licence

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

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