Project Coordinator in the Department Culture & Development
am Goethe-Institut Südafrika
Beschäftigungsumfang 50%
Vergütung gemäß örtlichem Vergütungsschema
The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is looking for a project coordinator, working in the Department of Culture & Development at the Johannesburg office from 1st of October 2024. The contract is part-time for 20 hours a week and limited to a 2-year contract that could be extended. The salary is based on the applicable remuneration scheme of the Goethe-Institut South Africa.
ABOUT THE GOETHE-INSTITUT SOUTH AFRICA
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany's cultural, social and political life. The Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg regulates the work in the Sub-Saharan countries. Its activities in this region have a special focus on strengthening the pan-African dialogue, and on promoting mobile access to information and education.
For more information, visit www.goethe.de/johannesburg.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- conceptualisation, implementation and monitoring of specific cultural and educational programmes, including monitoring of prescribed project budgets according to Goethe-Institut guidelines,
- coordination of public relations in the content of the respective projects
- establish a network and communication with local partners,
- prepare, write and submit reports in PPS monitoring system and to management (financial and narrative)
- handling administrative procedures in the department of Culture & Development: establishing contracts and procurement notes, preparing financial processing (invoices)
- Cultural studies, cultural project management degree OR Minimum of four (4) years relevant working experience
- Experience working on large-scale cultural and educational programmes,
- Good knowledge of the cultural scenes and creative industry of South Africa
- Experience in administration, especially of cultural projects
- Knowledge of cultural scenes and cultural and social discourses on the African continent (and Germany) are an advantage.
- Highly proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent written skills in English are necessary, being able to speak German is a major advantage
- Strong project management, coordination, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure and willingness to travel.
- Flawless attention to detail
- Presence at the office space provided at the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is required.
- Non-South African applicants need to have a valid work permit for South Africa
Please send your CV and a short motivation letter exclusively by e-mail to carolin.christgau@goethe.de no later than 08 September 2024. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you haven’t received a reply by 20 September 2023.
Important note on the application procedure:
Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants with disabilities or applicants with equal status will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal professional suitability.