AFAI is an NGO based in Cape Town, that harnesses South African expertise, infrastructure, markets and resources to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable African creative sector that contributes to development, human rights and democracy on the continent, and projects African aesthetics and intellectual content into the global arena.

AFAI (see www.afai.org.za) works in close partnership with Arterial Network, a continent-wide alliance of artists, NGOs and companies engaged in the African creative sector (see www.arterialnetwork.org). 

In pursuit of its objectives, AFAI – in association with Arterial Network or as an independent entity – undertakes a range of projects both in South Africa and in other parts of the continent. To this end, AFAI is seeking to establish a database of suitably skilled Project Managers who may be contracted independently to coordinate various projects.

Interested parties in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban should have excellent project management skills and experience, sound administrative skills, initiative and the capacity to work independently, freedom to travel, the capacity to work irregular hours, a laptop computer and their own means of transport. An interest in the arts would be an advantage, and individuals from other African countries living in South Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.

Projects vary from managing the production of toolkits, event management and mentoring emerging practitioners and companies.

To apply, send a letter of application motivating your suitability, a CV outlining your training and project management experience and the names and details of two contactable referees to afai@artslink.co.za by 17:00 Monday 18 January 2009 or these may be couriered, posted or dropped off at African Arts Institute, Union House, Second Floor, 25 Commercial Street, Cape Town, 8001. Applicants selected for interviews will be informed by Friday 22 January. 

Enquiries: 021-465 9027/8