Cultural Officer: Cultural Promotion at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render financial, operational management and administration of facility bookings contributing towards the development and promotion of arts and cultural activities in the Western Cape. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• Experience of the following: Community liaison; Client management; Electronic systems; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Financial, operational management and administration of facility bookings; Management of correspondence, enquiries and complaints; Provide administrative and technical support to the component; Management of basic research into best practice models into management of similar facilities and recording the findings; Give input into policies and frameworks related to the usage of the cultural facilities and facilitate the implementation thereof; Management of information (storage / filing); Collect, analyse, compile and update data of all bookings as well as revenue collection related to the seven cultural facilities.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Project Management (application of the key principles); Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.