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Sunday, January 20, 2019

PLAYHOUSE COMPANY SEEKS ARTS COORDINATOR


Deadline: January 22, 2019

The Playhouse Company, situated in Durban, is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Arts Coordinator.

Reporting to the Arts Manager, the successful applicant, will be responsible for the following;

- Co-ordinating of full production: planning, management, coordination and financial control of a production/ season;

- Oversee the drawing up of contracts for artists and artistic team

- Maintaining a database of artists;

- Reviewing and providing critical feedback on productions;

- Co-ordinating of all logistical, contractual and administrative issues related to the portfolio;

- Submitting of weekly and monthly reports.

In addition to having a proven track record in the abovementioned functions, the successful applicant will have to be in possession of the following;

- A relevant qualification in Speech & Drama/ Dance, performing arts or related;

- A minimum of 3-5 years working experience in co-ordinating similar projects/ events in the Performing Arts;

- Advanced level of computer literacy (MS Office);

- Excellent track record in budgeting, administration, planning & organising;

- Good negotiation skills

- Ability to work independently without constant supervision;

- Attention to detail is imperative.

If you are a hard worker with good administration and business management skills, good negotiation and interpersonal skills, coupled to being energetic with a commitment to maintaining high standards of moral and ethical behaviour, submit your application along with a detailed CV to the HR Assistant, Phumzile Mkhize, at hrassistant@playhousecompany.com no later than Tuesday, January 22 2019.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. In the event that you are not contacted within three weeks of submitting your application, assume that your application has been unsuccessful.