Cultural Officer (SAC) Limpopo

Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is actively recruiting for a Cultural Officer (SAC) position in Limpopo. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Art / Crafts / Languages sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 2 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Art / Crafts / Languages • Location Preference: in Limpopo

The Cultural Officer (SAC) position is an important role within the Art / Crafts / Languages sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Art / Crafts / Languages offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Cultural Officer (SAC) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 2 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Art / Crafts / Languages field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Art / Crafts / Languages sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Identify, develop and promote (emerging) artists and crafters as well as implementing projects related to performing and visual arts and craft: Facilitate transformation of performing and visual arts to impact on socio-economic development, promote and develop community/public based arts, culture and heritage programmes, establish and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders, manage the implementation of youth development programmes and projects, promote socio-cultural development of vulnerable groups, identity and support the development of high impact job creation areas and skills development in arts, culture and heritage sector and promote the culture of reading and writing, promotion and development of craft, music sector and technical service industries and multimedia (audio-visual, design, visual arts) sector. Create awareness programmes for craft, performing and visual arts: Design and conduct awareness campaigns to promote arts and culture programmes, liaise with all relevant stakeholders, promote usage of Arts Centres and integrated crafts hubs and promote and develop community/public based arts and culture programmes. Conduct needs analysis and provide professional advice on performing, visual arts and crafts: Conduct research on arts and culture programmes, coordinate the establishment and provide support to arts and culture structures, implement policies and strategies for arts, culture matters and provide advice to all relevant stakeholders on arts and culture matters. Render administrative functions in relation to programmes that are implemented: Monitor and evaluate funded projects and programmes, develop and maintain database of arts, culture and heritage institutions, provide administrative and technical support with regard to arts and culture programmes and monitor the implementation of approved programmes for all funded organisations and institutions.

Prerequisites

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Arts and Cultural Studies or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Arts and Culture. A valid Driver’s License (except for persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

Sound and in-depth knowledge of All relevant Cultural and Creative prescripts and all relevant legislative frameworks that govern the Public Service, project management, computer skills, planning and organising, Financial Management, communication skills, report writing skills analytical skills, presentation skills, research skills, motivational skills, cultural development skills and diversity management