National Arts Council Vacancies

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5 x Internship Programme

Arts Administration/ Research

Overview
The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is contributing towards skills development by providing
graduates with an opportunity to gain work experience in Arts Administration. The NAC is therefore
inviting applications for an Internship Programme that will run for a period of six (6) months. Interns will
be placed within the NAC offices in Newtown, Johannesburg.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer and would be guided by the principles of Employment Equity
Act (EEA) when considering the applications. The NAC upholds the right to place or not place applicants
based on its needs and requirements.

Requirements:

• Applicants must hold at least a four-year Arts degree
• Applicants must be at least 21 to 35 years old.
• Applicants must be unemployed.
• Applicants with an Arts Administration qualification will have an added advantage.

Successful interns will be expected to sign an Internship Agreement.

FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED:

Applications should be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, ID, CV and a detailed
motivation letter. Applications must be sent to the following email address: jobs@nac.org.za Please
specify on the subject line: Internship Programme: Arts Administration

If you have not heard from the NAC by 10 September 2024, please note that your application has been
unsuccessful. The NAC applies the Employment Equity Act in its recruitment process and strives for a
staff complement that is representative of South Africa. The NAC reserves the right not to appoint.

Closing date for applications: 27 August 2024

FOR ENQUIRIES
Contact:
Ms. Florence Mohale
011 010 8886
florence@nac.org.za

INTERIM FINANCE MANAGER

(Salary package: DPSA level 12)

Job Function:
The National Arts Council of South Africa is looking to attract dynamic, passionate
and innovative self-starters with a solid understanding of the Creative Industries
Sector.
REQUIREMENTS (full job specification is available upon request)

FINANCE MANAGER
The Interim Finance Manager will have delegated responsibilities from the Interim
Chief Financial Officer and will ensure that effective financial controls are in place,
play an active role in risk management as well as account to the Interim Chief
Financial Officer for financial success, asset management, finance resources, human
resource management and compliance to all financial regulations.

The Finance Manager will therefore assist Interim Chief Financial Offer in fulfilling all
statutory responsibilities as outlined in the PFMA.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, improve, and develop financial systems of the NAC.
• Implement financial, accounting and control systems according to GRAP and
  ensure financial/corporate governance throughout the NAC.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with GRAP.
• Review all reconciliation accounts of the NAC.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and report to management, Council
  Committees and Council
• Reviewing of project and creditors payments
• Review payroll preparation and payouts.
• Provide financial and accounting services to the NAC management team.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with institutional budgeting and monitor
  expenditure.
• Review and Manage asset register.
• Assist with management of overall Supply Chain Management activities,
  processes, and procedures in line with the legislative framework.
• Liaise with the Internal auditors, Office of the Auditor General and relevant
  departments on behalf of the NAC regarding duties relating to the position
• Assist with financial reports of projects within the NAC.
• Assist with financial policy development and reviews.
• Assist with the monitoring of the Performance Information of the NAC.
• Ensure and manage the finances of the NAC.
• Risk management and operational risks
• Preparation of Governance meeting packs

Key requirements

• B Com/ B Compt degree and/or any recognizable/equivalent financial
  qualifications
• Completed articles will be an added advantage.
• Experience in a similar position and level of accountability will be an
  advantage.
• Knowledge of financial systems including Pastel, Caseware, etc.
• Strategic thinking and high level of financial literacy
• Presentation, people management, communication, and reporting
• In depth knowledge and required experience in applicable legislation as
  would relate to Finance and SCM.

Attributes

• Financial management skills.
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Account management skills.
• Efficient and accurate with attention to detail.
• Assertiveness.
• Able to work under pressure
• Business acumen.
• Judgment.
• Delivery focus.
• Teamwork
• Good management skills such as Planning; Leading; Organising;
  Coordination.

An independent competency test will be conducted on candidates that are
shortlisted by the interview panel.

A cover letter and a detailed CV including three contactable referees and certified
copies of qualifications should be addressed to the Human Resources Office at P O
Box 500, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113 or email: jobs@nac.org.za

Contact will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from the
NAC by 20 September 2024, please note that your application has been
unsuccessful. The NAC applies the Employment Equity Act in its recruitment
process and strives for a staff complement that is representative of South Africa.

Closing date: Friday, 06 September 2024
FOR ENQUIRIES
Contact Person : Ms. Florence Mohale
Telephone number : 087 7000 683
Email address : florence@nac.org.za

Project/PESP Accountant

The National Arts Council of South Africa is looking to attract dynamic, passionate,
innovative and creative self-starters with a solid understanding of the Creative
Industries Sector for the President’s Employment Stimulus Programme Project.

REQUIREMENTS (full job specifications are available upon request)

Minimum requirements

• 5 years’ working experience.
• Public sector knowledge
• Reconciliations experience
• Audit experience
• Financial administration
• Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project.
• Working with large projects with high values
• Attention to detail.

Minimum education requirement

• 3 years’ Bachelors Degree: Accounting

Knowledge areas
MS Office Essential
Reconciliations Essential
Accounts to trial balance including
balance sheet.
Essential
Compliance Essential
Managing operations and budgets Essential
Planning and budgeting Essential

Skills
Financial Accounting System (PASTEL) Essential

A market related package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. If
applicants have not heard from the NAC by 20 September 2024, please note that the
application is unsuccessful. The NAC applies the Employment Equity Act in its
recruitment process and strives for a staff complement that is representative of South
Africa. The NAC reserves the right not to appoint.

A cover letter and a detailed CV including three contactable referees and certified
copies of qualifications should be addressed to the Human Resources Office at P O Box
500, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113 or email: jobs@nac.org.za

Closing date: 06 September 2024
FOR ENQUIRIES
Contact Person : Ms. Florence Mohale
Telephone number : 087 7000 683
Email address : florence@nac.org.za

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE ARTS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (ADM)

(Salary package: DPSA level 7)

Job Function:
The National Arts Council of South Africa is looking to attract dynamic, passionate
and innovative self-starters with a solid understanding of the Creative Industries
Sector.

REQUIREMENTS (full job specification is available upon request)
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE ARTS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (ADM)

To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Arts Development Unit and
facilitate the smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the Arts Development
Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the diary of the relevant manager to ensure efficiencies on an
  ongoing basis within key deadlines.
• Manage incoming telephone calls of the relevant manager to ensure
  efficiencies on an ongoing basis within key deadlines.
• Plan relevant meetings and logistics on an ongoing basis within key
  deadlines.
• Manage correspondence of the relevant manager to ensure efficiencies on an
  ongoing basis within key deadlines.
• Compile accurate minutes of departmental meetings for record purposes on
  an ongoing basis within key deadlines.
• Manage travel arrangements for the relevant manager, department, council
  and committees to ensure efficiencies on an ongoing basis within key
  deadlines.
• Maintain paper and electronic filing systems for record keeping purposes on
  an ongoing basis within key deadlines.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to uphold the
  image of the entity on an ongoing basis within key deadlines.
• Perform tasks within budget to ensure compliance with policies and
  procedures on an ongoing basis within key deadlines.
• Maintain a clean audit through ensuring that processes and procedures are
  complied with on an ongoing basis within key deadlines.

Key requirements

• Matric
• Administrative and/or Secretarial qualification
• 4-5 years’ experience in similar position
• 2 years General Administration experience
• 2 years Public and Private Sector Experience (Desirable)

A cover letter and a detailed CV including three contactable referees and certified
copies of qualifications should be addressed to the Human Resources Office at P O
Box 500, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113 or email: jobs@nac.org.za

Contact will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from the
NAC by 27 September 2024, please note that your application has been
unsuccessful. The NAC applies the Employment Equity Act in its recruitment
process and strives for a staff complement that is representative of South Africa.

Closing date: Monday, 09 September 2024

FOR ENQUIRIES
Contact Person : Ms. Florence Mohale
Telephone number : 087 7000 683
Email address : florence@nac.org.za

All the best with your applications.