Open call: Zwakala Festival coordinator in SA

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 [email protected].

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.