- Published on
JOBURG CITY THEATRES (JCT) - GENERAL MANAGER: STRATEGIC RELATIONS AND PROJECTS
JOBURG CITY THEATRES (JCT)
PERMANENT POSITION (EXTERNAL)
This vacancy is open to external applicants and employees of the City of Johannesburg The Joburg City Theatres (JCT) is an entity of the City of Johannesburg that stimulates and operates Joburg Theatre (Braamfontein), Roodepoort Theatre and Soweto Theatres.
Department : Governance
Branch: Joburg Theatre
Designation: General Manager: Strategic Relations and Projects (Ref No: GMSRP/10/2021)
Salary Range: R50,238.79 (basic salary excluding benefits)
Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited: Develop and lead the implementation of the fundraising / sponsorship strategy for projects including developing a risk mitigation plan ● Formulate, in consultation with Management and the Board, short term, medium term and long term objectives and goals, in line with the vision and mission of JCT ● Help to identify, scope and plan opportunities for new or improved services ● Develop / improve organizational resilience in response to the evolving coronavirus pandemic ● Draft strategic documents, presentations and funding/sponsorship applications ● Deliver presentations or pitches e.g. at speaking or network events, meetings, etc ● Implement strategies for the delivery of results on a day to day, quarter to quarter basis ensuring that required tools, resources, business process, policies are developed, communicated and implemented. ● Reporting – submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual integrated reports for EXCO, the Board and Shareholder ● Project Management for additional Special Projects / events managed by the company ● Provide management support in a team that sources, conceptualizes, plans, coordinates and efficiently executes internal and external events in line with the company vision ● Ensure delivery of services and facilitate operational support by managing contractual obligations ● Build and maintain strong working relationships with all project stakeholders ● Ensure project communications are targeted and at the level and frequency required ● Provide an effective and comprehensive operational support service to the CEO and COO.
Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited: Develop and lead the implementation of the fundraising / sponsorship strategy for projects including developing a risk mitigation plan ● Formulate, in consultation with Management and the Board, short term, medium term and long term objectives and goals, in line with the vision and mission of JCT ● Help to identify, scope and plan opportunities for new or improved services ● Develop / improve organizational resilience in response to the evolving coronavirus pandemic ● Draft strategic documents, presentations and funding/sponsorship applications ● Deliver presentations or pitches e.g. at speaking or network events, meetings, etc ● Implement strategies for the delivery of results on a day to day, quarter to quarter basis ensuring that required tools, resources, business process, policies are developed, communicated and implemented. ● Reporting – submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual integrated reports for EXCO, the Board and Shareholder ● Project Management for additional Special Projects / events managed by the company ● Provide management support in a team that sources, conceptualizes, plans, coordinates and efficiently executes internal and external events in line with the company vision ● Ensure delivery of services and facilitate operational support by managing contractual obligations ● Build and maintain strong working relationships with all project stakeholders ● Ensure project communications are targeted and at the level and frequency required ● Provide an effective and comprehensive operational support service to the CEO and COO.
Appointment Requirements: Matric Certificate/Grade 12 ● Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) ● 7 years’ experience of which 5 years is in senior management in strategic relations management, fundraising, project management in a similar environment. ● Demonstrable experience of scoping, planning and delivering projects ● Substantial experience of relationship building and collaborative partnership ● Demonstrated ability to write persuasive applications, proposals and presentations that have successful results ● Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with a strong supervisory and team leadership skills ● Experience in compiling and managing budgets ● Good verbal and written communication skills ● Computer literacy.
Appointment Requirements: Matric Certificate/Grade 12 ● Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) ● 7 years’ experience of which 5 years is in senior management in strategic relations management, fundraising, project management in a similar environment. ● Demonstrable experience of scoping, planning and delivering projects ● Substantial experience of relationship building and collaborative partnership ● Demonstrated ability to write persuasive applications, proposals and presentations that have successful results ● Experience in supervising multiple, diverse service functions simultaneously with a strong supervisory and team leadership skills ● Experience in compiling and managing budgets ● Good verbal and written communication skills ● Computer literacy.
Interested persons are requested to send their cover letter, detailed CV, recently certified copies of their qualifications and the Identity documents not older than three months, quoting the relevant reference number to Mr. Thomas Sadiki, The Human Resources Manager, Joburg City Theatres, via email to: jobapplications@joburgtheatre.com
Enquiries: (011) 877 6859 / 6821
CLOSING DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2021
Joburg City Theatres is an equal opportunity employer and this position will be filled in line with its EE targets. Preference will be given to designated groups including people with disabilities.
PLEASE NOTE: JCT reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications must contain at least 2 referees. Late submissions and/or applications will not be considered. Submission without certified copies of qualifications will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Only those applicants required for an interview will be contacted.