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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

VACANCY: PLAYHOUSE COMPANY



The Playhouse Company, situated in Durban is looking to fill the position of Arts Manager.

Ref No: MAN/ARTS/022013  - Arts Manager

The successful applicant will be responsible for budgetary control and reporting and management of all Arts related contracts. He/she will be required to manage all operational activities in support of the execution of the Artistic Programme and undertake Staff Management.

The suitable incumbent will need to meet the following minimum criteria in terms of qualifications, skills, competencies and experience:

Qualifications & Experience:
- Be in possession of a Matric;
- A relevant tertiary qualification in the Performing Arts, or an appropriate qualification in music, drama, or dance will be an advantage
- Computer Literacy-MS office at intermediate level
- Five years’ experience in a management position, in the field of the performing arts or theatre management;
- Theatre management experience in a related government or public entity will be advantageous

Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent business report writing skills,
- Business aptitude,
- Project management experience,
- Budgeting and forecasting,
- Management/supervisory experience and
- Knowledge of the performing arts.

Those who are interested and meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV to Futhi Mbambo, HROfficer@playhousecompany.com no later than March 8 2013.