CULTURAL OFFICER: SOKAPASA ARTS CENTRE

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Reference number: DSRAC
Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), (an all-inclusive remuneration)
Centre: Amathole District – (Ku Gompo City)
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 of 2026

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or B. Degree (NQF Level 7) in Arts and Culture/ Performing Arts/ Visual Arts/ Fine Arts/ Craft Design as recognized by SAQA with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in an Arts & Culture environment. Extensive high-level knowledge of arts and culture and interpretation of policies. Excellent knowledge about cultural programs. People management and empowerment. Financial and knowledge management. Client orientation. Further knowledge of Local authorities, Departmental management and officials, General public/community, Academic institutions and learners, Private Sectors, Executing authority (Political Bearers), Municipalities (local and districts). Cultural and Creative Industries Master Plan. The candidate must possess good interpersonal relations and ability to work as a team. Must have written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be able to work independently, under pressure, and after hours. Be willing to drive to various districts for stakeholder engagement. A valid (Code 8) driving licence.

Duties

Assist in the drafting of the Art center business plan. Coordinate Arts and Culture Provincial Programmes. Organise logistics and attend meetings. Organise festival equipment for artists. Facilitate and implement art centre programs. Craft roster for activities. Organise arts centre structures. Consult with relevant stakeholders. Identify beneficiaries. Coordinate approval of submissions. Facilitate access of the art centre. Market the institution to the communities. Monitor day to day operations of the art centre. Responsible for art centre material. Develop database for artists. Provide institutional support. Maintain working relations with the stakeholders. Give support to developing artists. Monitor progress of artists. Provide administrative support. Consolidate and compile quarterly and annual reports. Monitor budget expenditure and revenue collection. Coordinate procurement submission. Organise and monitor visitor’s register.

Where to send your application

Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Mr. B. Mbangatha Tel No: (043) 492 1839 / 1839 Amathole District – (East London) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

Note

Preference will be given to applicants who speak, read and write at least two (2) official languages, including English and any of the following: isiXhosa, Sesotho, Afrikaans and South African Sign Language (SASL) Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.