Cultural Officer Ref No: Dsac 2026/19

POST 25/469 : CULTURAL OFFICER REF NO: DSAC 2026/19

SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)

CENTRE : Sekhukhune District

REQUIREMENTS : 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). Knowledge And Skills: 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.

DUTIES : 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.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284

4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.

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). Knowledge And Skills: 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.

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.