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Requirements

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Arts and Culture, Cultural Studies, Social Science, Heritage, or any relevant Cultural qualification; Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for Public Sector Senior Management Leadership as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG); A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at a Senior Management level or equivalent, in the cultural and creative industries environment, in public or private sector; A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel; Knowledge in the public sector governance, management, and accountability frameworks; In-depth knowledge of government policies, Regulations, Acts, Legislations, prescripts and National Programme of action; Knowledge and understanding of the cultural and creative sectors; Knowledge of the South African cultural landscape and relevant legislation (e.g., Constitution, National Development Plan, White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage).

Strategic capability and leadership, people management, programme and project management, financial management and service delivery innovation skills.

Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills.

Duties

Develop and Promote all cultural domains in the Cultural and Creative Industry, amongst all communities; Develop and implement policies and strategies to strengthen the Cultural and Creative Industry across all cultural domains; Promote and render strategic support to community art centers and other such structures that create growth of the industry; Conduct research and develop policies and strategies in support of the development of arts, culture and creative industries; Oversee the management of Mzansi Golden Economy strategy to sustain the industry; Ensure implementation of the Cultural and Creative Industries Masterplan; Ensuring sustenance of a functional model and strategy to support Sector Clusters; Supporting Provinces and municipalities, where applicable to implement the CCI Masterplan; Support the development and promotion of creative industries; Develop, manage and implement sector orientated policies and strategic; Promote the development of creative industries skills; Promote the improvement of creative industry products; Promote creative industries by means of awareness and capacity building programmes; Establish and implement youth, women and artists with disabilities enrichment strategies and programmes; Monitor adherence to intergovernmental and international agreements/ partnerships.

How to apply

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Notes

African Males, Coloured Males, Indian Males and Females and White Males and Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.