Deputy Director: Culture and Creative Industries: Head Office at Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Key Performance Areas

Manage the provision of performing arts services:

• Develop and promote performing arts programmes, provide support to emerging artists and arts and culture structures, coordinate and promote performing arts events, festivals and other related initiatives, develop business and project plans for performing arts events and projects and manage the development, implementation and monitoring of performing arts policies.

Manage the development of visual arts Industry in the province:

• Coordinate planning and executions of visual arts, craft, design programmes, exhibition and trade fairs, establish and maintain visual arts committees in the province, facilitate interaction and provide professional advice to all relevant stakeholders in the sector and research development initiatives in the sector,  provide support and create income generating opportunities for emerging artists and crafters and develop and implement policies related to visual arts, craft and design.
• Manage the development and distribution of local film and video: Identify, nurture, and mentor emerging talent in film and video.
• Provide opportunities to previously disadvantaged communities, ensure identification and nurturing of talent in film and video, promote the use of local content on television, provide support to any person or organisation participating in film and video, manage the development and implementation of film and video policies and procedures and develop and implement a marketing plan for film and video.

Manage and utilise human, physical and financial resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation:

• Evaluate and monitor performance of employees, ensure capacity and development of staff, enhance and maintain employee motivation and cultivate a culture of performance management, develop a stimulating working environment for staff through leadership and sound management and development strategy and manage discipline

Prerequisites

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Arts and Cultural Studies or as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of three to three (3) – five (5) years of experience in Culture and Creative Industries environment, of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director level (Junior Management). A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Knowledge: Sound and in-depth knowledge of All Arts and Cultural legislative frameworks. In-depth knowledge of the legislative and regulatory frameworks governing the Public Service. Human Resource Management principles.

Skills:

• Applied Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Citizen Service Orientation, Decision Making, Communication and Information Management, Diversity Management, Citizenship focus and responsiveness, Continuous Improvement, Communication and information management,
• Problem Analysis and decision-making, Applying Technology, Budgeting and Financial Management, Networking and building bonds, Project Management, Team leadership, Planning and Organising, Developing Others, Self-Management, Team Membership,
• Report writing skills, Facilitation, Presentation and Stakeholders Engagement, Research/Analysing, Interpersonal Relationship skills, Analytical Thinking skills, Ability to self-motivate and work in a team environment. Advanced human resource management.