Job Description

Closing Date

2025/05/26

Reference Number

WCG250415-7

Tracking Number

CAS 20/2025

Job Title

Cultural Officer: Cultural Promotion, Ref No. CAS 20/2025

Department

Cultural Affairs and Sport

Salary level

7

Enquiries

Ms L Jeptha at (021) 483 9722

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town - CBD

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.

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.

Remuneration

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

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.



By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



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