Vacancy at Keleketla

Nature and Duration of Contract: Fixed Term Contract 1 March 2012 – 31 September 2012

5 days per week

The Selection

Please send a CV and brief letter of motivation to Reneilwe Mathibe: reneilwem@keleketla.org

Deadline: Friday 10 February 2012

The candidate should be available for an interview on:

17 Friday 2012 from 10am at Keleketla! Library, The Drill Hall Precinct, Joubert Park

The Candidate

The individual should have arts administration experience and background. They should have a passion and patience for youth. They should be a multi-tasker, self-starter and systematic. A proven record in arts education and youth development is an advantage.

Furthermore, the candidate should possess the following basic skills set:

• Above average communication skills (written and spoken)
• Bookkeeping skills
• Knowledge of the arts (visual, music, dance, theatre, creative writing)
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office (knowing Microsoft Excel is an advantage)
• Work under pressure & meet deadlines
• Plan and organise
• Communicate and present effectively
• Write and report
• Maintain up to date databases

We are looking for an individual who has the ability to work in a team while maintaining a healthy dose of independent thought and initiative.

The Role

The individual will work closely with the co-directors, organisational accountant, programme coordinator and contractors to:

• Ensure logistical support for the smooth implementation of Keleketla projects, workshops and events
• Build sustained relationships with collaborators, youth, teachers and parents underpinned by professionally presented, timeous and accurate communication
• Manage professionally run and well-maintained workshop and office spaces
• Administer payments related to all projects, overheads and core human resources, following organisational policies, procedures and authorisation framework
• Manage all tax-related obligations of the organisation
• Maintain financial records and prepare all documentation for accountant, including ensuring that all documentation associated with expenditure is collated; liaise with the accountant on a monthly basis for transfer of all financial records
• Manage schedule of funder application and reporting and prepare funder-specific financial reports timeously
• Ensure that all organisational documents and materials are filed in an accessible and logical system, both digitally and in hard copy;
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Directors

Keleketla! Library

Keleketla is an inter-disciplinary, independent library and media arts project established to create access to literature and the use of arts and media strategies as alternative education models and tools. We initiate and provide platforms for collaborative, experimental & innovative projects with youth, artists, cultural practitioners and educators.

Keleketla is a registered non-profit company and is committed to equal opportunity employment practices. Keleketla! Library provides an exciting and stimulating workplace with equal doses of serious work and play. We strive for constant reflection with opportunity for growth and development.

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