Open call: Zwakala Festival coordinator in SA
The Market Theatre in South Africa is inviting interested candidates to submit applications for the post of Zwakala Festival coordinator.
- The application deadline is 4 December 2023.
The successful candidate will oversee the 30th edition of Zwakala Festival – one of South Africa’s most dynamic events aimed at growing community-based theatre.
Its main aim is to improve the skills of writers, directors, designers and actors by empowering them to create and produce local content of a high standard and train the next generation of community arts leaders, arts entrepreneurs and administrators. It also takes participants through a journey of both the creative and practical sides of producing a professional theatre piece.
The successful candidate will be employed on a fixed term basis and will be responsible for the following:
- Working closely with the festival director in mentoring of community-based arts groups.
- Support the play development process working closely with the festival director.
- Oversee all logistics including festival coordination, festival planning, implementation and reporting.
- Provide administrative support to the festival director.
Requirements:
- A relevant qualification in the arts.
- A minimum of two to three years of experience in the development of theatrical productions
- Proven experience in working with community-based arts organisations.
- Project Management skill.
- Be able to understand and/or speak three African languages.
- Valid driver’s Licence.
Interested applicants should submit a one-page motivation letter indicating their experience in administration of arts projects and outlining their experience in working with community arts organisations. The motivation letter should be submitted along with a detailed CV via email at proposals@markettheatre.co.za.
The application deadline is 4 December 2023.
Applicants should be available from 15 to 17 December 2023 and 16 January to 1 March 2024.
View the original call here.
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