Cultural Officer: Sokapasa Arts Centre
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About the role
The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Eastern Cape) is hiring a Cultural Officer: Sokapasa Arts Centre, based in Amathole District – (Ku Gompo City). This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 – R398,277 a year. Reference number to quote: DSRAC 15/09/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Preference will be given to applicants who speak, read and write at least two (2) official languages, including English and any of the following: isiXhosa, Sesotho, Afrikaans and South African Sign Language (SASL) Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the drafting of the Art center business plan.
- Coordinate Arts and Culture Provincial Programmes.
- Organise logistics and attend meetings.
- Organise festival equipment for artists.
- Facilitate and implement art centre programs.
- Craft roster for activities.
- Organise arts centre structures.
- Consult with relevant stakeholders.
- Identify beneficiaries.
- Coordinate approval of submissions.
- Facilitate access of the art centre.
- Market the institution to the communities.
- Monitor day to day operations of the art centre.
- Responsible for art centre material.
- Develop database for artists.
- Provide institutional support.
- Maintain working relations with the stakeholders.
- Give support to developing artists.
- Monitor progress of artists.
- Provide administrative support.
- Consolidate and compile quarterly and annual reports.
- Monitor budget expenditure and revenue collection.
- Coordinate procurement submission.
- Organise and monitor visitor’s register.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or B.
- Degree (NQF Level 7) in Arts and Culture/Performing Arts/Visual Arts/Fine Arts/Craft Design as recognized by SAQA with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in an Arts & Culture environment.
- Extensive high-level knowledge of arts and culture and interpretation of policies.
- Excellent knowledge about cultural programs.
- People management and empowerment.
- Financial and knowledge management.
- Client orientation.
- Further knowledge of Local authorities, Departmental management and officials, General public/community, Academic institutions and learners, Private Sectors, Executing authority (Political Bearers), Municipalities (local and districts).
- Cultural and Creative Industries Master Plan.
- Good interpersonal relations and ability to work as a team.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Candidate must be able to work independently, under pressure, and after hours.
- Be willing to drive to various districts for stakeholder engagement.
- A valid (Code 8) driving licence.