CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR

(PERMANENT CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION,

GRADE C5, SALARY R 369 176 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT)

Constitution Hill Development Company seeks to appoint a Public Programmes Coordinator to offer multimodal programmes that are inclusive, and encourage enhance knowledge and understanding, foster respect of human rights and programmes that contribute to the support of creative entrepreneurs.

The Programmes coordinator is responsible to forge links between visitors and the museums by encouraging learning through various means including both formal and informal Public Programmes, Events and Signature Programmes (Festivals). To coordinate the implementation of HET business plan relating to public programmes in order to achieve operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

Programmes Management

  • Public Programmes (festivals project management, book launches, creative entrepreneurs market access, Conferences, , seminars, campaigns, Workshops and material development)
  • Implement the strategy and plan for all HET programmes, to ensure that relevant programmes are sourced and delivered on in line with best practice and the sites objectives.
  • Coordinate all relevant public programmes at the site so that the relevance of the site as an information hub is maintained and grown.
  • Draft and administer relevant documents for payments and ensure that they meet necessary procurement requirements and timelines so that good governance is ensured in the department.
  • Comply with departmental reporting requirements and internal deadlines.
  • Operate within relevant policies and procedures for partnering on HET programmes to ensure achievement of strategic objectives.
  • Oversee programmes and related queries from schools, creative SMMEs, heritage institutions, social justice NGOs, visitors and the general public in a timely manner.
  • Organise and facilitate Teacher and Leaner workshops and outreach activities.
  • Review public programme content/learning material and approve as appropriate
  • Develop of Human Rights focused Materials aimed at public, learners and teachers.
  • Facilitate lectures and discussions that are focused on Human Rights, Heritage, Tourism, Creative Arts, Constitutionalism and Democracy
  • Develop project plans, funding proposals, events management schedules, work plans and outcomes on a weekly basis to ensure that timelines and outcomes are predefined and delivered upon in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Perform all functions of the department in a manner that enhances its image as a museum and a heritage site as well as an information hub in the city.

Financial Management

  • Implement Public Programmes within the confines of the annual budget and in line with the strategy and plan above to ensure that sufficient money is available to meet strategic objectives.
  • Identify relevant fundraising / sponsorship / funding activities for key Public Programmes.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Liaise with relevant third parties in this field to achieve mutual benefits, opportunities and sharing of expertise and experience to enhance HET programme standards and practices.
  • Liaise with NGOs and human rights organisations, to run public lectures, conferences, dialogues, and book launches.
  • Forge relations with Human Rights organisations to run public programmes together to share costs and stretch the department’s budge

Qualification and Experience:

Minimum:

  • Diploma or NQF Level 6 qualification in Arts, Creative Sector, Heritage, Education, Tourism/History.
  • A working knowledge of museum practice and museum education.
  • At least 3 years experience in similar or relevant environment

Ideal:

  • Degree or NQF Level 7 qualification in Arts, Creative Sector, Heritage, Education, Tourism/History.
  • or a tourism-related field. 3-5 years of experience within a similar role
  • Experience in Events and Programmes Management related to Creative Sector, Tourism, Heritage and Education will be an added advantage.

Preference will be given to people with disabilities.

Applications should be submitted online: https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment

Enquiries should be addressed to: recruitment@conhill.org.za

Applications: All applications must be submitted and accompanied by curriculum vitae with contactable references, certified copies of qualifications and identity documents.

The closing date for all above position is the 27 October 2024, diversity is encouraged, preference will be given to Women, Youth and People with Disabilities and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA

Constitution Hill reserves the right to make an appointment.
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