National Arts Council of South Africa Vacancies

VARIOUS POSITIONS AVAILABLE
(Fixed Term Contracts)

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 (PESP).

REQUIREMENTS (full job specifications are available upon request)

1. 2x Arts Development Officers
   Minimum requirements

• More than 6 years relevant experience in the arts with local, continental, and
  global exposure
• Manage grant application processes and awards
• Process funding management as per the project plan
• Provide effective risk assessment and management for grants
• Implement and monitor financial control measures
• Demonstrate problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the economic, educational and social value of
  the arts
• Monitor and evaluate projects funded
• Demonstrated and extensive skills, knowledge and experience relevant to both
  the formal and informal sectors
• Extensive project management skills, communication skills and good financial
  acumen
• Sound knowledge of the arts, culture and heritage sector in South Africa
• Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project
  Minimum education requirement
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Arts or Public Administration, Arts
  Management degree or other relevant tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7),
• More than 6 years relevant experience in the arts, with local, continental, and
  global exposure,
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of developments and trends in the disciplines of
  Craft/Music/Visual Arts/Literature/Multidiscipline/Dance and Theatre.
  Knowledge areas
  MS Office Essential
  Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system Advantage
  Skills
  Report writing skills Essential
  Problem solving and conflict resolution skills Essential

1. 1x Junior Arts Development Officer
   Minimum requirements

• 2-3 years’ working experience as Project Coordinator or similar role
• Sound knowledge of the arts, culture and creative sector in South Africa
• Extensive experience in reviewing projects
• Manage deliverables of all team members against agreed upon timelines
• Provide regular reports as and when required
• Good MS Excel skills
• GMS system experience will be an advantage
• Sit as a representative of the NAC on all technical committee meetings
• Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Diploma or degree in a relevant field required
• Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project
  Minimum education requirement
• National Diploma or Degree in Office Administration/Project Management
  Knowledge areas
  MS Office Essential
  Advanced computer skills Essential
  Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system Advantage
  Skills
  Good multi-tasking Essential

1. 1x Finance Officer
   Minimum requirements

• 3 years’ working experience as a Finance Officer
• Debtors and creditors management
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Advanced Microsoft excel will be an added advantage
• Financial and Office administration experience
• Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project
• Attention to detail.
  Minimum education requirement
• BCom or 3 years’ National Diploma: Accounting or relevant field
  Knowledge areas
  MS Office Essential
  Debtors and Creditors Management Essential
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Essential
  Accounts to trial balance including balance sheet Essential
  Government procurement regulation Essential
  PFMA and Treasury Regulations Essential
  Skills
  Financial Accounting System (PASTEL) Essential
  Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system Essential
  Deadline Management Essential
  Problem-solving Essential
  

1. 2x Call Centre and Office Administrators
   Minimum requirements

• Call centre/Applicant service experience
• Experience in dealing with the public
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal)
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project
  Minimum education requirement
• Senior National Certificate or equivalent
  Knowledge areas
  MS Office Essential
  Advanced computer skills Essential
  Skills
  Good multi-tasking Essential
  Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system Essential
  A market related package will be negotiated with the successful candidate(s). If
  you have not heard from the NAC by the 13th of July 2026, 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.
  Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter
  outlining their qualifications and work experience, the application should be
  accompanied by certified copies (certified within the last 3 months) of
  qualifications and identification.
  
  Applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Office at P O Box 500,
  Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113 or email: jobs@nac.org.za
  Closing date: Tuesday 09 June 2026 at 23h59
  FOR ENQUIRIES
  Contact Person/s: Kelebogile Dingoko and Florence Mohale
  Telephone number: 011 010 8886 / 011 010 8894
  Email address: kelebogile@nac.org.za / florence@nac.org.za /
  mnqophiso@nac.org.za

We wish you all the best with your applications