Call for applications: Business Arts South Africa programmes manager

The position is full-time with a notice period of two months. The successful candidate will report to the organisation’s chief executive officer.

Role summary

• To assume responsibility for the design and implementation of all BASA programmes and projects and the management of their inter-dependencies, including stakeholder management, fundraising and risk mitigation.
• To initiate, develop, be accountable for and innovate with cultural partners and stakeholders in South Africa.
• To increase the profile and impact of BASA programmes and projects across the country through effective delivery, team management and innovation.

Operational management and development activities

• Planning and designing of the BASA Programmes portfolio and proactively monitoring and reporting on progress.
• Hands-on project management including coordination and logistics as well as sourcing of facilitators and programme/project contributors.
• Effective budget management by monitoring all programmes expenditure and costs.
• Develop and maintain the programmes’ environment to support and ensure successful delivery of each individual project.
• Ensuring effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the BASA programmes portfolio.

Stakeholders management

• Ensure that stakeholder perceptions of BASA remain positive and the organisation enjoys a high level of visibility within the ambit of programme activities (i.e. programmes staff represent BASA through participation in workshops, meetings, contact sessions, forum meetings and other industry meetings).
• Liaise with BASA marketing team and suppliers to ensure effective communication of programmes.
• Liaise with BASA research team to ensure that M&E is at the core of all programme matrices.
• Line manage BASA’s programmes officer and facilitators with regards to delivery.
• Managing internal and external stakeholder expectations and ensuring a clear vision is set out.

People management

• Lead the programmes team on delivering high quality, high profile programmes and projects which reach a wide audience.
• Conduct formal ongoing structured performance feedback.

Reporting

• Provides regular updates and communication on the progress of the research; incorporating feedback and edits from the team.
• Manages the reporting and daily running of the programme.
• Compile monthly update and status reports for submission to CEO and quarterly to the board.
• Write and compile articles for publication.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) in a humanities/social science or other relevant subject.
• Minimum of five years’ relevant experience.
• Experience drafting reports and recommendations that have led to tangible results (e.g. programme and/or policy development).
• Experience developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the arts sector.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills; strong command of grammar, spelling and style.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when undertaking administrative research tasks (e.g. data entry, emailing surveys).
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, and as a part of a team.
• Strong understanding of research ethics ensuring participant data and sensitive information is kept confidential.
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task and shift priorities frequently, with little notice, and as necessary.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines to produce quick turnarounds.
• Ability to engage in advocacy.
• Must be able to attend arts sector events in the evenings.
• Own transport is preferable.
• Ability to work independently and to work under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain contractual relationships.
• Ability to monitor and report on compliance.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications: including a letter of motivation, an updated CV and contactable references to recruitment@basa.co.za before 31 October. Applicants should quote reference ‘BRHR 336’ in the subject line.

All enquiries should be directed via email to BASA human resources manager Virginia Nkobi at virginian@emergencegrowth.com.