Cultural Officer: Arts, Culture and Language, Ref No. CAS 39/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to develop and promote arts and culture.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Arts and Culture.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Program Development and Implementation; Event Management; Partner and Stakeholder management; Community Engagement; Budget Management; Financial Management; Reporting and Evaluation; It will be advantageous to have experience in the following: Relevant experience in the arts and culture field; Relevant experience in Arts and Culture/Creative Industries/Cultural development and promotion; Management and execution of arts programmes.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Project Management; Event Management; It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Problem solving; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Planning and organizational; Networking.

Remuneration

• R 325 101 - R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29