Assistant Director: Arts and Culture at Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

REQUIREMENTS :

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Arts and Culture studies, Heritage and Cultural Studies or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in Arts and Culture at salary level 7/8. Valid driver's license (except for persons with disabilities).
• Knowledge And Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of All relevant Arts Culture, Heritage, Language, Creative prescripts and all relevant legislative frameworks that govern the Public Service. Project Management. Advanced computer skills. Planning and organising. Financial Management. Communication skills. Report writing skills. Advanced Human Resource management. Facilitation skills. Budgeting Research. 

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the development of visual performing arts in the districts, implement and maintain policies related to visual and performing arts. Render professional advice to all relevant stakeholders on visual and performing arts activities. Render language and heritage services. Establish and maintain visual arts, literature and heritage committees in the province, provide support, including but not limited to financial support, to any person or institutions needing assistance. Organize regular trainings and create marketing platforms in languages, heritage and arts and culture to ensure sustainability of industry. Facilitate the development and promoting of emerging artists, crafters and authors as well as monitor projects related to visual, performing arts, heritage and literature. Facilitate the development and distribution of local theatre productions, film and video content. Supervise employees to ensure an effective visual and performing arts service.
• Manage the development of database for visual arts, crafters, authors, and living heritage treasures. Identify and select potential artists through competitions and auditions. Identify and support visual, performing arts, heritage, theatre, languages, film and video projects. Provide opportunities to previously disadvantaged communities. Identify and nature talent in theatre, film and video. Identify and nurture talent in Theatre, Film and Video industries. Promote the use of local content on television, provincial, national theatres and media platforms. Provide support to any person or organisation participating in Theatre, Film and Video industries Develop and implement a marketing plan for Theatre, Film and Video industries. Develop and maintain the District Performing Artists, Craft, Theatre, Film and Video Databases. Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates, evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees, lead and adopt best practices, conduct performance assessment of subordinates. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.