Call for applications: Arts and Culture Trust project coordinator

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and providing support to ACT’s special projects and functions. The role requires the incumbent to be available on a full-time basis and be able to work no less than 40 hours a week for the duration of the contract. Interested candidates should possess skills in the areas of administration, event and logistical coordination.

The ideal candidate will have traceable experience in an arts and culture environment; the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced office setting; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; as well as an analytical mindset with problem-solving skills. A sound knowledge of the South African arts landscape will also be a key to success.

Requirements

• Strong project coordination and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate in more than three official languages in South Africa will be advantageous
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of the South African arts and culture landscape
• Be able and willing to travel nationally

All applicants must submit a letter of motivation and a full CV with contact details of two referees. Applications should be emailed with the subject line:  Project Coordinator 2019 in the subject line to info@act.org.za. The submission deadline is 19 June.

“Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for four months commencing on 1 July and that the position is based in Johannesburg,” ACT said. “Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ACT reserves the right to not make an appointment. If you have not heard from us in seven working days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.”

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