Open call: Goethe-Institut cultural programmes project coordinator in SA

The position is full-time and the successful candidate will commence work from 1 December. The contract is for 40 hours a week and limited to a two-year contract that could be extended. The salary is based on the applicable remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut South Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Conceptualisation, implementation and monitoring of specific cultural programmes, including monitoring of prescribed project budgets according to Goethe-Institut guidelines.
• Establish a network and communication with local partners.
• Prepare, write and submit reports to management (financial and narrative).
• Handling administrative procedures in the programme department: providing contracts, preparing financial processing (invoices).
• Assistance in the implementation of public relations in the content of cultural programmes.

Requirements

• Cultural studies, cultural project management, arts or associated degree.
• Minimum of four (4) years relevant working experience.
• Experience working on large-scale arts programmes.
• Good knowledge of the cultural scenes of South Africa.
• In-depth understanding of operational aspects of arts projects.
• Well-versed in contemporary discourse and knowledgeable about art practice.
• Experience in administration, especially of cultural projects.
• Highly proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of art scenes on the African continent and Germany is an advantage.
• Excellent written skills in English are necessary. Being able to speak several official South African languages and German language skills are an advantage.
• Strong project management, coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure and willingness to travel.
• Flawless attention to detail.
• Presence at the office space provided at the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is required.
• Non-South African applicants need to have a valid work permit for South Africa.

How to apply

Applicants should submit their CVs and a short motivation letter via e-mail at asma.diakite@goethe.de no later than 12 November.

Applicants should add the following declaration of consent in their applications: “I consent to the processing of my personal data contained in the application documents for the purposes of the admission procedure at the Goethe-Institut.”

Note: Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants with disabilities or applicants with equal status will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal professional suitability.

View the original call here.