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THE MARKET THEATRE
 
JOB ADVERTISEMENT IN INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
 

 
 
 
FUNDRAISER & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
REF: 2022 / 05 / Fund
 
Purpose
To oversee the fundraising activities of the MTF and to act as the custodian and driving force behind fundraising efforts to bring in donations by establishing excellent relationships and raising awareness and ensuring the general public maintains a favourable image of the institution. Creating new and innovative plans for successful fundraising by being able to adapt and change strategies to meet the needs of the donor pools and keep the donations coming in.
 
Key Performance Measures
  • Develop an integrated fundraising strategy for the Foundation as well as individual ones for the business units
  • Research individuals, corporations, and foundations to identify new fundraising opportunities and donors that may be interested in partnering with the MTF
  • Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors
  • Craft grant applications and fundraising proposals
  • Strategize and successfully execute fundraising campaigns
  • Manage a budget and track whether goals are being met
  • Work closely with Marketing Manager to provide funder visibility in terms of grant agreements and to promote funder hospitality through invitations to MTF events
  • Work closely with the CFO to monitor usage of grants
  • Ensure that funders are added to the MTF’s databases and newsletters
  • Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work
  • Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers
  • Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals
  • Responsible for facilitating and coordinating engagements, partnerships and all processes relating to stakeholders
 
People management
  • Lead the development and implementation of stakeholder management strategies for both local and international funders
  • Promote open communication between and within departments
  • Build and maintain honest working relationships through the provision of accurate and timely information
 
NB : The following list of Job activities are not exhaustive. MTF may instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job, or in accordance with operational requirements.
 
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum: Diploma in Business Administration, marketing or Humanities/Arts
Ideal: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Humanities/Arts
 
Minimum: Proven track record of fundraising <R5 mil/annum
Minimum 5 years
Ideal: Recognised as a fundraiser in industry
Minimum 10 years
 
Minimum: English communication at a high level – both written & oral
Fundraising & Donor communications
Ideal: English Communication at a high level
South African Fundraising Institute certificate
Financial certificate beneficial
 
 
Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to send a concise CV to the Human Resources Department via e-mail to vacancies@markettheatre.co.za
 
Please indicate the reference number of the post. ITC & criminal checks will be conducted and where applicable, candidates will be subjected to an assessment test.
 
Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
 
The Market Theatre Foundation reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post.
 
Enquiries may be directed to Phanuel Pooe @ (011) 832 1641 ext 221
 
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: 29 July 2022


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MANAGER: CURRICULUM, TEACHING AND LEARNING
REF: 2022 / 06/ 06
 
Purpose
  • To facilitate and promote effective teaching and learning by means of resource management:
  • Managing financial resources, processes and people. This includes managing a budget by overseeing expenditure which involves contracting of facilitators, scheduling of facilitators, facilitator development, and overseeing the recruitment of learners for each of the MPW courses. The incumbent is required to lead the courses team, delegate and develop staff.
  • To drive the development and review of (short term) course outlines, (medium and long term) curriculum documents, and other learning and teaching support material.
  • To monitor implementation of course outline and outcomes, and
  • To review and evaluate courses and training
  • To drive the accreditation process and ensure that all accreditation is renewed timeously.
 
 
Key Performance Measures
 
Curriculum and academic work
  • Driving the research and development of course outlines, curriculum documents and other learning and teaching support material (working with other MPW staff and the Curriculum Sub-committee, and other consultants, as necessary)
  • Drive the process of SAQA accreditation for the various courses offered by the MPW.
  • Develop an MPW prospectus outlining course content in line with the unit standards, policies and processes, annual schedule, facilitator profiles, etc.
  • Facilitate an annual curriculum review process and strategy.
  • Facilitate partnerships with other institutions of learning including cooperation, learner recruitment and joint reviews (assessment/moderation/facilitation).
   
Moderation and Assessment work
  • Oversee the moderation process and review the moderation policy from time to time.
  • Contributing to ensuring that delivery of training and assessments is in line with the curriculum and relevant to the industry/sector.
  • Contributing to devising and revising assessment briefs in line with accepted NQF and SAQA assessment principles.
  • Checking transcripts and ensuring that students receive formative and summative assessment results timeously.
 
Management of academic staff
  • Regularly liaise with courses coordinators to facilitate teaching and learning within specified parameters (including being aware of session content, training methods, use of materials, etc.) Liaise with course assistants as necessary/at least quarterly.
  • Managing staff to ensure that the course is delivered on time and within budget, including appointment of relevant facilitators, assessors and moderators.
  • Liaise with facilitators at least one meeting per quarter to review/discuss teaching and learning within specified parameters (including being aware of session content, training methods, use of materials, etc.)
  • Identify and address challenges/problems as they arise and proactively resolving.
  • Liaise with and co-ordinate communication amongst relevant stakeholders (courses coordinators, students, facilitators, tutors, support staff, Market Theatre Laboratory staff etc.)
 
Administration of courses and staff
  • Monitor courses in progress and report on a weekly basis
  • Prepare and update budgets for courses and report on expenditure quarterly
  • Prepare and administer contracts for facilitators and other academic staff
  • Participate in and facilitate evaluation of staff performance and facilitators within the course
 
Administration/management of other resources, infrastructure and logistics
  • Check that there is optimal use of financial, equipment, infrastructure and human resources within the course, through developing and applying measures aimed at minimising wastage and loss (both in terms of time and materials/equipment/resources).
  • Managing staff to ensure that the course is delivered on time and within budget.
  • Providing support for courses coordinators, course assistants, facilitators, tutors, presenters, and students.
  • Managing the implementation of academic policies and procedures.
 
 
Desired Experience & Qualification
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
  • A relevant bachelor’s degree (photography, visual arts, education, media, journalism, social
           sciences) – and ideally a post-graduate qualification                                                  
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in education
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in cultural management
  
EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in photography practice and/or training in  photography/visual arts from a recognised institution
  • Experience and understanding of curriculum development in the relevant SETA context
  •  Research experience in the education/visual arts/ photography field
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role and/or demonstrable leadership potential
  • A critical, well-informed understanding of photography in South Africa, Africa and globally
  • Experience of working at an education and training NGO or similar organisation would be an advantage
  • Passionate, driven and dynamic
  • Stakeholder engagement – students, facilitators, tutors, advisory board sub-committee, support staff, etc.
 
 KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Report writing both content narrative and financial
  • Team player and work well under pressure
  • Working knowledge of Mac, Adobe Creative Suite
  • Working knowledge of PFMS, PPPFA and Treasury regulations
  • Word and excel at intermediate level
  • Multitasking and excellent time management skills
 
 
Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to send a concise CV to the Human Resources Department via e-mail to vacancies@markettheatre.co.za
 
Please indicate the reference number of the post. ITC & criminal checks will be conducted and where applicable, candidates will be subjected to an assessment test.
 
Should you not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
 
The Market Theatre Foundation reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post.
 
Enquiries may be directed to Phanuel Pooe @ (011) 832 1641 ext 221 
 
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: 22 June 2022