Kickstarter is our highly acclaimed and awarded arts-education programme supporting teachers to be able to deliver quality Creative Arts in schools. It targets teachers and community-based artist facilitators to build capacity in delivering the formal Creative Arts curriculum at Intermediate Phase. It uses an experiential, easily accessible, step-by-step methodology, which has been tried and tested since 2000. The programme is generously funded by Rand Merchant Bank. 

Kickstarter works across three provinces, inclusive of Free State, KZN and Northern Cape, training 60 teachers across 30 schools on an annual basis. 

Under lockdown, Kickstarter has gone virtual, and Artist-facilitators have created video material and other content for teachers to use to develop their teaching practice. ASSITEJ SA is working hard to ensure that teachers are supported during this challenging time.  ASSITEJ SA has also contributed our Creative Arts approach to write the national textbooks soon to be released by the Department of Basic Education.

FREE STATE/ GAUTENG/KZN/NORTHERN CAPE/

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KICKSTARTER CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMME– an award winning arts education programme supporting teachers and facilitators    The Kickstarter Programme is our highly acclaimed and awarded arts-education programme supporting teachers to be able to deliver quality Creative Arts in schools. It targets teachers and community-based artist facilitators to build capacity in delivering the formal Creative Arts curriculum at Intermediate Phase. It uses an experiential, easily accessible, step-by-step methodology, which has been tried and tested with teachers as the Creative Voices methodology since 2000. The programme has been generously funded by Rand Merchant Bank and is now funded by the First Rand Empowerment Fund for 2022.

 Surviving as an artist can be difficult, so being able to facilitate within the in-school or after-school environment is a great plus. We run forums, workshops, training and development opportunities for artists and educators who want to work in this space.

Since 2014, we have trained intensively around 250 artist-facilitators from 6 provinces to work in schools. We are now looking for new artist-facilitators to join the programme in specific provinces and districts. Apply below!

We are very excited for the new year and to be able to assist many artist-facilitators to use their skills in teaching and developing our communities Have you seen our social media call for application yet? If not, here it is:

Are you an arts based practitioner/ facilitator? Do you have experience working in/with schools? Are you based in – or close to – the following areas:

KZN: Umlazi and PMB

Free State: Fezile Dabi and Lejweleputswa

Northern Cape: Kimberly

Gauteng: Soweto and the West Rand

To apply: Please send a CV, letter of motivation to Alison Green on [email protected] and fill in this Google form below. To learn more about the Kickstarter Creative Arts Project, click this link here

ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
Must be available 6 – 10 December 2021
 
The Artists in School programme is a wonderful initiative where we work with artists to improve music and dance education in Western Cape Schools in the Central Karoo, Cape Winelands, and West Coast.

The idea of artists working in schools has been on the national agenda of the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) for some time. They have recently devolved the responsibility for this programme to the provinces. Thus the DCAS Western Cape has invited ASSITEJ SA to launch a pilot with 25 artist-facilitators in the province, aimed at having artists assist teachers with the Music and Dance components of the CAPS curriculum.
 
We are working with 6-8 different primary and high schools in Stellenbosch, Klapmuts, Vredenburg, Saldanha, Prince Albert and Leeuw Gamka, and artists must be based in these areas.
 
From 6-10 December we will train 35 artist-facilitators in the skills to assist teachers with the Music and Dance elements of the CAPS curriculum. 

From this group, we will select 25 artist-facilitators to work in schools together with teachers through Term 1 of 2022, with the possibility of renewal of the programme, should the pilot be deemed successful.

Contact Faye Kabali-Kagwa for more information or to apply: [email protected]

ASSITEJ SOUTH AFRICA

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING OFFICER

To apply: Provide CV, 2 references and a letter of interest.

Remuneration: R15 000 

Location: Blended, with in person work from Vrygrond, Cape Town or Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Contact: [email protected]

Type: 1 year, renewable, dependent on funding

Job Purpose

 To profile ASSITEJ SA and to communicate projects, programmes and policies about ASSITEJ SA on all platforms

 To market the national association and its projects and events to partners, the general public and to key target markets;

 To market ASSITEJ SA as a national and international brand.

Responsibilities

 To co-create, implement and report on a strategically planned social media, marketing and communications programme and plan for ASSITEJ SA, with the Director and core team.

 To proactively identify new opportunities and project a profile of ASSITEJ SA into the public and corporate space, through key messaging and compelling content stories.

 To launch and profile all key projects and programmes of ASSITEJ SA, including leveraging key learnings, achievements, and any interesting research findings.

 To keep Assitej SA up to date in social networking spaces, planning and coordinating strategic approaches to marketing and promoting events, projects, and programmatic activities of ASSITEJ SA and its members, where appropriate.

 To be receptive to public and professional perceptions about ASSITEJ SA and to proactively devise strategies with the Director to affirm or correct the public perceptions about the Association.

 To implement and manage:

o key communication and marketing channels e.g. website; regular, segmented weekly newsletters; creative and dynamic social media platforms; project videos, etc.

o communication with publicists, media and with the public;

o writing of newsletters, proposals, bids and reports, in collaboration with the Director

Specifications

Qualifications: Relevant post graduate degree in Journalism, Marketing and/or Communications qualification or similar.

Experience: Minimum three years’ experience in the Marketing/Communications field with events planning and implementation experience, preferably in the arts’ sector, with knowledge of nonprofits and internet policies, as well as using CRMs. Knowledge or experience of Agile CRM would be an advantage.

Skills: Target audience segmentation and understanding, content writing, proposal writing, report writing, using software for video, audio and print editing, events planning and implementation, media production, media liaison, social media;

Languages: Excellent spoken and written proficiency in English. Spoken and written proficiency in other South African languages will be an advantage. A concise, creative, confident communication style, with a strong visual sense and excellent writing and editing skills;

Values and Attitudes: A knowledge of, interest in and enthusiasm for theatre for young audiences, and for providing development opportunities for children and young people, as well as for artists; a commitment to growing the arts sector and audiences in South Africa; a passion for communications and marketing;

Behavioural attributes: Clear understanding of and employment of marketing and communication skills, capacity for multitasking, must be able to work well with other disciplines, must be able to work independently and flexibly, and within a small team.

Applications should be submitted no later than 1 December 2021. Suitably qualified and experienced persons of colour are encouraged to apply. The applicant should send an email with a MAXIMUM 3 page CV, including 2 contactable references [email protected].

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates are expected to start 1 January 2022.

ASSITEJ SA reserves the right not to employ anyone in this position.

ASSITEJ SOUTH AFRICA

THEATRE4YOUTH PROJECT MANAGERS, CAPE TOWN / JOHANNESBURG

Contact person: [email protected]

Provide CV, 2 references and a letter of interest.

Theatre4Youth Coordinators (x 2)

Period: 1-year contract (renewable, funding permitting

Full time: blend of virtual and in-person work

Remuneration: R12 000 – R15 000 monthly, dependent on experience

Date of job commencement: 1 January 2022

Offices: Vrygrond, Cape Town or Braamfontein, Johannesburg

ASSITEJ SA (Theatre for Children and Young People) is looking for two provincial Theatre4Youth Coordinators, with a deep passion for, and commitment to children, theatre and education through the arts in South Africa.

Key performance areas:

 Building the network of ASSITEJ SA members, partners, schools and supporters in the province;

 Managing ASSITEJ‘s web-based interactive theatre and education catalogue service – www.theatre4youth.co.za – its services and sustainability within the province;

 Populating and updating the website database with the schools and theatre companies representative of the designated provinces;

 Mentoring and training emerging theatre companies in areas such as: artistic excellence, sustainability, educational relevance, touring and administration.

 Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of all related projects in the province; these could involve after school programmes, theatre tours, theatre festivals, workshops for artists, etc.

 Implementing a strategically planned project rollout for www.theatre4youth by carrying out research, communicating, and lobbying to engage government departments, schools, libraries, ECD centres, NGOs, theatre companies, theatre practitioners and funders.

 Maintaining monthly detailed records and reports of the project.

 Managing the budget and ensuring the successful delivery of the project within budget and set deadlines.

 Project-managing and hosting specific activities (workshops, forums, one-on-one interventions, symposiums etc) in person and online, designed to create synergies between theatre and education, to increase international networking, and to support emerging theatre makers committed to making work for young audiences.

Job Competency (Knowledge, Skills and Experience)

Requirements:

 Tertiary qualification in Theatre or Arts Education, as well as experience in project management

 Minimum 3 years experience in project management, budget setting, report writing, human resource mobilization and budget management skills.

 High level of computer literacy required in Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint as well as skills in social media.

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and at least one additional South African language.

 Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate and mentor others.

Experience Required:

Minimum 3- 5 yrs current experience within project management, the arts and/or educational sectors

Personal Attributes:

 An energetic, charismatic and enthusiastic individual with proven

management and leadership skills.

 Passionate about working in the NGO sector and making a difference in the arts and educational arenas.

 Has knowledge and experience in theatre and education, and proven capacity to mentor others.

 Has excellent organizational skills and the ability to work interdependently.

 Is proactive, with a high level of problem-solving skills.

 Able to communicate effectively at all levels (both verbal and written).

 Unquestioned personal integrity.

 Above average presentation skills.

 Must be able to pass criminal background checks and credit references.

 Must speak and write a second South African language.

Applications should be submitted no later than 1 December 2021. Suitably qualified and experienced persons of colour are encouraged to apply. The applicant should send an email with a MAXIMUM 3 page CV, including 2 contactable references [email protected].

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates are expected to start 1 January 2022.

ASSITEJ SA reserves the right not to employ anyone in this position.

ASSITEJ SOUTH AFRICA
LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Contact : [email protected]
Provide CV, 2 references and a letter of interest.

Logistics and Operations Manager
Period: 1-year contract (renewable, funding permitting)
Full time: 40 hours weekly
Remuneration: R20 000 – 30 000 monthly, dependent on experience
Date of job commencement: 1 January 2022
Offices: Blended, with capacity to work from either Braamfontein, Johannesburg or Vrygrond, Cape Town

As an ideal candidate, you will be highly skilled in logistics and project management, with capacities in aspects of human resource management. You will be able to demonstrate success in managing a team toward maximum productivity. In addition, you will be a team-player, who fosters trust, diversity, and inclusion within ASSITEJ SA.

Key performance areas:
 Report on programme performance and metric achievement
 Lead efforts to improve programme efficiencies, effectiveness, and alignment
 Implement, monitor and evaluate programmes against set criteria and collate data into annual, funding and project-based reports
 Manage aspects of HR, including induction processes, staff training and development, staff oversight
 Maintain, update and implement all policies and compliance requirements
 Assist in identifying and addressing issues of high risk
 Manage procurements and lead an annual review of all external suppliers
 Manage the operations and conduct oversight of both Joburg and Cape Town offices
 Manage the logistics and oversee operational elements of ASSITEJ SA’s programmes and projects, and at times, those of ASSITEJ SA members
 Manage the ASSITEJ SA membership system

Job Competency (Knowledge, Skills and Experience)
Requirements:
 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Arts administration or related fields
 Minimum 3 years experience in project management, budget setting, report writing, human resource mobilization and budget management skills.
 Experience in management of operations for an NGO preferred
 A high proficiency in computer skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel); knowledge of Agile CRM is advantageous
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and at least one additional South African language.
 Valid driver’s license and own vehicle

Experience Required:
Minimum 3- 5 yrs current experience within project management, the arts and/or educational sectors

Personal Attributes:
 An energetic, proactive and enthusiastic individual with proven management and leadership skills, and an ability to motivate and mentor others.
 Excellent communication, coaching and negotiation skills
 Able to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues
 Highly organized and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously
 Passionate about working in the NGO sector and making a difference in the arts and educational arenas.
 Excellent strategic thinking,and problem solving skills
 Unquestioned personal integrity.
 Ability to work well in a small team, and to manage others with sensitivity and assurance
 Proven team player
 Above average presentation skills.
 Must be able to pass criminal background checks and credit references.
 Must speak and write a second South African language.

Applications should be submitted no later than 1 December 2021.

Suitably qualified and experienced persons of colour are encouraged to apply. The applicant should send an email with a MAXIMUM 3 page CV, including 2 contactable references to [email protected].
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates are expected to start 1 January 2022.