NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (NAC) VARIOUS POSITIONS AVAILABLE (Fixed Term Contracts) The National Arts Council of South Africa is looking to attract dynamic, passionate, innovative and creative self-starters with a solid understanding of the Creative Industries Sector for the President’s Employment Stimulus Package Project. REQUIREMENTS (full job specifications are available upon request)
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PROGRAMME MANAGER: FUNDING Minimum requirements • 7-10 Years’ experience in area of project funding management • 5 Years’ experience in governmental funding environment (Desirable) • Knowledge of the arts, creative and culture sector and grant making processes • Manage projects to ensure that all contractual obligations are met • Coordination and implementation of the funding programme • Activity and resource planning • Oversight of any risks and issues arising • Ensure stakeholder satisfaction • Create and update workflows and project plans • Manage reports and documentation • Monitor and report on project progress • Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders • Act as a point of contact for all stakeholders • Ensure that governance protocols are adhered to • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation including coordinating, managing, and reporting to adjudicating panels • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project Minimum education requirement • National Diploma/Degree in Finance/Business Administration/Management, Project Management or relevant equivalent qualification, NQF Level 7 • Postgraduate/Honours degree in Business management will be an advantage Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Risk analysis - Essential Monitoring and reporting - Essential Project Management – Essential Skills People management - Essential Communication and Organising skills - Essential Planning and organizing skills- Essential 2. PROGRAMME MANAGER: CAPACITY BUILDING Minimum requirements • Sound knowledge of government planning, governance, service delivery and financial management processes. • Good understanding of the public sector skills development and training landscape. • Deep knowledge of the arts and culture sector. • Proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills. • Experience in building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Proven ability to work well under pressure in a proactive, agile project-based environment. • Extensive experience in working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Projects) Activity and resource planning. • Responsible for consolidating and strategically coordinating capacity building initiatives and support programmes offered at the NAC. • Accountable for working with the Arts sector and stakeholders to implement capacity building support initiatives and programmes as directed by the NAC. • Develop and implement a comprehensive capacity building plan based on capacity assessments conducted. • Audit of all capacity building support services and programmes offered by the NAC. • Matching identified capacity support needs of applicants and beneficiaries with available programmes and services offered and address any gaps. • Coordinate the delivery of standardised and customised capacity building and change management programmes to ensure the successful implementation of support initiatives. • Consult with all stakeholders throughout the design and delivery process. • Coordinates and monitors completion of assigned initiatives, activity plans in the performance management system and manages data collection to track, analyse, monitor and evaluate implementation of initiatives. • Evaluates initiatives performance, recommends changes and improvements. • Develop and or assist with the preparation of Supply Chain Management documents as assigned. • Any other duties, as assigned Minimum education requirement • National Diploma/Degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Education, Human Resources Management, Institution Development or related field • Certified trainer qualification and certification would be an advantage • Related skills development and training qualification will be an added advantage • At least 7-10 years’ experience in leading and coordination the implementation of public sector training and capacity development programmes • A minimum of 7-10 years work experience across multiple areas of government Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Risk analysis - Essential Project Management - Essential Human resource development and capacity development processes – Essential Skills People management - Essential Communication and Organising skills - Essential Planning and organizing skills – Essential 3. PROGRAMME MANAGER: MONITORING, REPORTING AND EVALUATION Minimum requirements • 5 years working experience in a project management, project coordinator or similar role • 3 Years’ experience in operations management environment (Desirable) • Knowledge and experience in the arts and culture sector in South Africa • Strong experience in implementing and tracking the Monitoring and Evaluation activities; and reporting • Compile monitoring and evaluation reports depicting areas of alignment and recording deviations where present • Ability to effectively communicate the strategic objectives of the project • Strategic thinking and data analysis • Receive and collate information from different units within the NAC • Coordinate Risk Management • Assist in the identification of business improvement opportunities by monitoring performance over all • Develop and test reporting goals • Provide reporting solutions within the approved policies and proceeds • Develop and foster relationships with stakeholders • Meticulous time management skills • Proficiency in more than one of the official South African languages • Ability to make sound decisions timeously • Scheduling regular meetings and recording decisions • Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project Minimum education requirement • National Diploma/Degree in Social Sciences/Business Management, Public administration/Human Resources, or relevant; NQF level 7 equivalent • Postgraduate/Honours Degree in Business Management; NQF Level 8 (Desirable) Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system – Essential Skills Project Management - Essential Problem solving skills - Essential Task Management skills - Essential Numerical skills - Essential
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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Minimum requirements • More than 10 years’ experience as a generalist in a management role, preferably within the public sector • Develop the HR strategy, align to the NAC’s overall enhanced strategy, and translating that strategy into a workable Operational plan aligned to the Annual Performance Plan • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the business through active engagement and collaboration • Provide strategic support to line managers and employees on all HR related practices, processes, and procedures • Promote a positive and open work environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up about issues • Design and monitor programmes that will improve productivity, increase staff morale/engagement, and inculcate a performance culture throughout the NAC • Interpret HR data and provide analysis that is relevant and meaningful to the NAC • Manage and report on the NAC’s facilities portfolio and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations Minimum education requirement • National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or relevant; NQF level 7 equivalent • Postgraduate/Honours Degree in Human Resources/Business Management; NQF Level 8 (Desirable) Knowledge areas SA Labour legislation - Essential HR Statutory reports - Essential PFMA - Desirable Skills MS Office - Essential People Management - Essential HR software - Essential 5. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER Minimum requirements • 5 years’ experience within supply chain management • 5 years’ experience in the field of procurement in a PFMA governed environment • 5 years’ proven experience in a leadership role in the public sector • Develop and implement Budget and business plan • Manage and implement the supply chain management strategic planning process • Implement annual procurement plan • Compile and assist the original requisitions with their tender reports for submission to the Bid Adjunction Committee (BAC) • Distributing information on preferred providers • Assessment and suspension pf vendors, preferred providers, and service providers • Contract management • Monitoring of Service Provides to ensure delivery as per Service Level Agreement • Asset management • Develop a supply chain Risk Management Plan • Coordination of Internal and External Audit • Collate request for information by internal auditors Minimum education requirement • National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or Financial Management or relevant equivalent, NQF 7 Knowledge areas SA Labour legislation - Essential Treasury Regulations - Essential Knowledge of tender processes - Essential PPPFA - Essential PFMA - Essential Skills MS Office- Essential Negotiation Skills - Essential People Management - Essential HR software - Essential 6. PROGRAMME MANAGER: RESEARCH AND POLICY Minimum requirements • At least 4 years’ experience of research and policy formulation • Stakeholder engagement and relationship management • Planning and initiating research for the NAC • Ensure that research papers are made available to the public for further research • Formulate policy guidelines for research and public access to material and the use thereof • Develop partnerships with tertiary institutions for the creation of a knowledge base • Development of sector policy positioning papers • Understand the external environment within the broader areas of Arts and Culture • Dissemination of information • Manage and coordinate Donor Funding Minimum education requirement • National Diploma/Degree in Economics, Project Management or related and/or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification • Post Graduate/Honours degree would be an advantage Knowledge areas Project Management - Essential Compiling strategic documents - Essential Stakeholder management - Essential Organisational communication effectiveness – Essential Skills MS Office - Essential Research skills - Essential Problem solving skills - Essential 7. HR OFFICER Minimum requirements • 3 years’ experience as a HR Officer • 3 years’ experience in both the public and private sector • Extensive knowledge of HR administration • Knowledge of all SA labour legislations • Knowledge of HR systems (HR Premier will be an added advantage) • Conducting background and qualification checks • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project Minimum education requirement • National Diploma in Human Resources or relevant field is a must • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources will be an advantage Knowledge areas SA Labour legislation - Essential PFMA - Desirable Skills MS Office - Essential HR software - Essential 8. PROGRAMME SUPPORT OFFICER Minimum requirements • 3 years’ experience as a Programme Support Assistant • Extensive Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system support experience • Experience as systems implementer would be an advantage • Project management experience • Excellent MS Excel skills • Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal) • Assist with administrative support • Ensuring administrative processes are properly set up and aligned • Ability to work within a team • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project Minimum education requirement • National Diploma in Office Administration or relevant field Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Excellent in GMS or similar system/IT skills - Essential Skills Excellent written skills - Essential Demonstrable commitment to customer care - Desirable Good interpersonal skills - Essential Project Management - Essential 9. FINANCE OFFICER Minimum requirements • 2 years’ working experience as a Finance Officer • Public sector knowledge • Debtors and creditors management • Financial and Office administration experience • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project Minimum education requirement • National Diploma in Accounting or relevant field Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Debtors and Creditors Management - Essential Accounts to trial balance including balance sheet - Essential Skills Financial Accounting System (PASTEL) - Essential Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system - Essential 10. IT HELPDESK TECHNICIAN Minimum requirements • 2 years’ experience working as Helpdesk Technician • Experience in a call centre environment will be an advantage • Advanced skills in dealing with helpdesk technical queries • Log all call requests that are received onto central Helpdesk request system and prioritize accordingly • Take part in implementing effective ICT Governance, Control, Standards and Policies to ensure compliance on an ongoing basis • To escalate complex system issues with service providers of all related hardware and software to ensure operational efficiencies • Answer queries via the phone, email and in the office • Experience in dealing with the public • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project • Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal) Minimum education requirement • National Diploma in IT or relevant field Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Advanced computer skills - Essential Advanced Excel skills - Advantage Microsoft server - Essential Web applications - Essential Cloud Technologies – Advantage Skills Good multi-tasking - Essential Grant Management System (GMS) or Similar system - Essential Communication skills - Essential Project management skills - Essential Analytical skills - Essential 11. JUNIOR ARTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS Minimum requirements • 2- or 3-years’ working experience as Project Manager or Project Coordinator or similar role • Sound knowledge of the arts, culture and creative sector in South Africa • Extensive experience in reviewing projects • Manage deliverables of all team members against agreed upon timelines • Provide regular reports as and when required • Good MS Excel skills • Sit as a representative of the NAC on all technical committee meetings • Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders • Diploma or degree in a relevant field required • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project Minimum education requirement • National Diploma or Degree in Office Administration/Project Management Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Advanced computer skills - Essential Skills Good multi-tasking - Essential Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system - Essential 12. RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER Minimum requirements • 3 years’ relevant working experience in Risk or Legal industry • Experience in Vetting, Compliance and Risk management • Legal service background will be an advantage • Develop and establish risk management process • Assist senior managers to identify risks • Ensure that senior managers respond to the risks • Assist with fraud and prevention functions • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project Minimum education requirement • National Diploma/Degree in Legal, Risk Management and/or relevant, equivalent NQF Level 7 • LLB Degree will be an advantage Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Mitigating risk- Essential Legal, Vetting and Compliance - Essential Understanding of policies and legislation - Essential General understanding of South African law- Essential Risk Management - Essential Skills People management - Essential Communication skills- Essential Project management skills - Desirable Analytical skills - Essential 13. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT Minimum requirements • 3 years working experience as Communications Assistant, Communications Coordinator, or similar role • Ability to write and edit on all media relations and digital media strategies • Solid editing and researching skills • Excellent communication abilities (oral and written) to conduct stakeholder engagements • Strong attention to detail • Knowledge and understanding of the Arts sector • Experience in project management with a proven track record of delivering on objectives • Ability to work long/after hours and late hours for the duration of the project • Ability to do basic design work with an understanding and knowledge to use design programmes • Ability to write innovative content on all platforms • Ability to analyse data for stakeholder engagements Minimum education requirement • National Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field , NQF level 7 Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Research and editing - Essential Skills People management - Essential Communication skills - Essential Organising skills - Essential 14. OFFICE AND CALL CENTRE ADMINISTRATORS Minimum requirements • Call centre/Applicant service experience • Experience in dealing with the public • Excellent communication skills • Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal) • Ability to work within a team • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project Minimum education requirement • Senior National Certificate or equivalent Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Advanced computer skills - Essential Skills Good multi-tasking - Essential Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system - Essential
15. ARTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS Minimum requirements • More than 6 years relevant experience in the arts with local, continental, and global exposure • Manage grant application processes and awards • Process funding management as per the project plan • Provide effective risk assessment and management for grants • Implement and monitor financial control measures • Demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills • Demonstrated understanding of the economic, educational and social value of the arts • Monitor and evaluate projects funded • Demonstrated and extensive skills, knowledge and experience relevant to both the formal and informal sectors • Extensive project management skills, communication skills and good financial acumen • Sound knowledge of the arts, culture and heritage sector in South Africa • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project Minimum education requirement • National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Arts Management or other relevant tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7), • More than 6 years relevant experience in the arts, with local, continental, and global exposure, • Demonstrate knowledge of developments and trends in the disciplines of Craft/Music/Visual Arts/Literature/Multidiscipline/Dance and Theatre. Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system - Essential Skills Report writing skills - Essential Problem solving and conflict resolution skills - Essential 16. MONITORING, REPORTING AND EVALUATION OFFICER Minimum requirements • 3 years working experience in a project administrator, project coordinator or similar role • Strong knowledge and experience in the arts, culture, and heritage sector in South Africa • Experience in implement Monitoring and Evaluation activities; and reporting • Ability to effectively communicate the strategic objectives of the project • Develop and foster relationships with stakeholders • Meticulous time management skills • Proficiency in more than one of the official South African languages • Ability to make sound decisions timeously • Strategic thinking and data analysis • Scheduling regular meetings and recording decisions (Excellent command of written and spoken English required) • Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project Minimum education requirement • National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration/Project Management and or relevant field id required Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system - Essential Skills Minute writing skills - Essential Problem solving skills - Essential 17. HELPDESK COORDINATOR Minimum requirements • 2 years working in a call centre • Strong knowledge and experience in the arts, culture and heritage sectors in South Africa • Knowledge and experience in the disbursement of public funding is an advantage • Customer orientated attitude • Collect and analyse data and report writing skills • Sound knowledge and experience in a grant management system • Ability to provide IT/technical support to stakeholders • Proficiency in more than one of the official South African languages • Previous client management experience • Sound experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders • Excellent communication skills Minimum education requirement • National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Arts Management or other relevant tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) Knowledge areas MS Office - Essential Advanced computer skills - Essential Skills Good multi-tasking - Essential Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system – Essential Remuneration will commensurate with the position. If applicants have not heard from the NAC by 27 May 2022, please note that the application is unsuccessful. The NAC applies the Employment Equity Act in its recruitment process and strives for a staff complement that is representative of South Africa. The NAC reserves the right not to appoint. A covering letter and a detailed CV including three contactable referees and certified copies of qualifications should be addressed to the Human Resources Office at P O Box 500, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113 or email: jobs@nac.org.za CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 10 MAY 2022 FOR ENQUIRIES Contact Person: Ms. Kelebogile Dingoko or Ms. Florence Mohale Telephone number: 087 7000 683 Email address: kelebogile@nac.org.za or florence@nac.org.za
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