Call for applications: Business Arts South Africa projects officer

The position is full-time with a permanent contract and the successful candidate will report to the head of programmes. He or she will coordinate relevant projects/programmes, and provide day-to-day oversight of administrative and operational functions of the programmes department.

The candidate will work 40 hours per week, with a notice period of one month.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Coordination of grant administration, financial and/or other associated transactions.
• Administration of all day-to-day aspects of a contract, grants and/or programme.
• Implementation of operational policies and procedures in line with the BASA and programme objectives.
• Writing, editing and publishing of marketing, promotional or educational materials and integrated reports.
• Liaison, communication with internal and external programme and/or BASA stakeholders.
• Assist with planning, preparation, management of budgets and expenditure.
• Assist with the facilitation of all programme activities.
• Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of all programme activities.
• Assist with the reporting of all programme activities.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required include:

• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgements.
• Ability to coordinate and organise meetings and/or special events.
• Proven experience in organising resources, administrative, word processing and relevant office skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to train assigned staff, knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control procedures.
• Knowledge of communication principles, media and marketing techniques.
• Ability to gather and analyse statistical data and generate reports, as well as possess demonstrable writing skills.

Minimum requirements:

• Degree or diploma in performance arts management/dramatic arts or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Conversant in multiple South African languages.
• Experience in arts management/administration.
• At least three years of experience in a similar role.
• Passion and commitment to the development of the cultural sector.
• Excellent work ethic and great project management skills.
• Willing to travel.
• Able to work effectively in remote settings

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit applications including a letter of motivation, an updated CV and contactable references via email at [email protected] before 31 October at 5pm. Applicants should quote reference ‘BHR0803’ in the subject line.

All enquiries should be directed via email to BASA human resources manager Virginia Nkobi at [email protected].