Job Description

Chief Executive Officer (JB113)
Johannesburg
R900 000 per annum Neg
 
5 years fixed term – extendable contract
 
An exciting opportunity exists for a CEO with a great passion for the music and arts industry. Seeking a CEO with an outgoing personality with exceptional knowledge and experience within the music and recording industry locally in South Africa and internationally.
 
The CEO would be responsible for the strategic leadership, artistic direction and overall management of the organization.
The responsibilities would include:
Strategic leadership
Creating artistic vision
Governance and operations management
People management and planning
Fundraising – sponsorships, networking and brand building
Interacting with artists, sponsors, funders, unions, musicians and funders etc.
 
Educational requirements:
Post Graduate degree or equivalent in the field of the performing arts and or arts administration as well as business related.
Extensive knowledge of the local and international music and recording industry
5-6 years senior and/or executive management experience
Evidence of successful track record in delivering an artistic programme which caters for multi-cultural audiences
Knowledge of the cultural institutions act will be recommended and an advantage
 
The CEO should have the following competencies:
Strategic management
Artistic programming
Business planning and design
Understanding of the public sector planning and reporting
Demonstratable understanding of financial management, board packs, CEO reports, management reports
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Good interpersonal skills
Travelling is a prerequisite and additional hour is and essential requirement. Music and cultural festivals and the likes will be attended both locally and internationally.
 
Please email CV to recruit@kontak.co.za and quote JB113 in the subject line
Or apply online at http://bit.ly/CEOJB113
For full spec and to apply online https://www.kontak.co.za/vacancies/chief-executive-officer
 
 

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