Project Manager

Art and Health Initiative

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications:

5pm Friday 22nd April 2016

Overview of Roles and Responsibilities of

Project Manager Art and Health Initiative

Position:

Project Manager Art and Health Initiative

Line Manger:

Director Vrystaat Arts Festival

Partnership Group Current: DADAA, Vrystaat Arts Festival and the

University of the Free State
Line Managing:

Contract Artsworkers, project sub contractors

Hours of Work:

37 hrs per week (Full Time)

Salary:

/ R120,000/annum

Place of Work:

Volksblad Head Office, Bloemfontein SA

Term of contract: 12 months with potential to move to a four year contract

subject to funding and performance review
Context:
The Art and Health Initiative is a new programme linking art and health
in the Free State.
One aspect of the Art and Health Initiative is a partnership with the
Programme for Innovation in Artform Development (PIAD). PIAD was
developed by the Vrystaat Arts Festival and the University of the Free
State as an arts development programme focusing on how technology,
interdisciplinary and experimental arts can connect with and impact on
communities.
The Art and Health Initiative is a collaboration with DADAA Ltd.
(Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Western Australia).
Position Statement:
You will work across the emerging Arts and Health market in the Free State
(and South Africa) leading key strategic responses to the cultural access and
development needs of local health population groups.

Develop sustainability measures for Arts and Health in Free State

and longer-term strategic Arts and Health projects.

Lead and support the Arts and Health Pilot and longer-term
projects, activity contractors and Artsworkers

In collaboration with the Partnership Group you will be responsible for

maximizing revenue from Government, Philanthropic Resource sector and
local NGOs to sustain existing programs and support the development of new
Arts and health business in Free- State, SA.
You will need to be a highly motivated individual, commanding the respect of
both stakeholders, clients, partners and colleagues, demonstrating strong
interpersonal and cultural management skills. You will be a strong team player
and a professional with an interest and experience in one or more of the Arts,
Health, partnership management and community cultural development
sectors.
Working relationships
Director Vrystaat Arts Festival
Project Partnership Committee, involving DADAA LTD (AU) and University
of the Free State.
Project Teams
Strategic project partners and stakeholders
Income generation
Prepare draft budgets for Strategic Development projects as required.
Undertake project administration to ensure smooth running of the Arts and
Health Pilot and longer-term projects.
Engage in financial planning with the Project Partnership Group
Development
Work across the Project Partnership Group to ensure partners, relationships
and resources are secured for the delivery of agreed projects and services.
Identify potential sources of income for the development of services and
prepare with your teams, applications, tenders and requests.
Identify potential business opportunities for the development and delivery of
new Arts and Health projects and services.
Develop links and partnerships with leading Arts, Arts and Health and CACD
practitioners, organisations and companies.
Finance and Administration
Support the Project Partnership Group in developing financial sustainability
strategies for existing pilot activity and ongoing projects.

Secure additional financial resources for programmes, in partnership with the

Project Partnership Group.
Maintain oversight over Administration and compliance needs of the programs
and projects under your control.
Support the Project Partnership Group to scale up projects as required.
Develop funding strategies in Project Partnership Group.
Leadership
Lead and implement new initiatives when required.
Lead and manage any staff / Contractors assigned to the role.
Represent the Partnership as required.
Compliance and best practice
Liase with peers across the Project Partnership team to ensure that the
Partnership is working within legal and best practice guidelines.
Stay abreast of developments in client management and income
development, social enterprise, promote best practice and deliver training and
peer support in these areas where agreed.
Monitor outgoing reports and contract compliance needs.
General
Act as a contact point within the Project for stakeholders and the public and
act as a positive advocate for SA Arts and Health.
Continuously develop and maintain professional competences sufficient to the
delivery of the Projects business needs and in line with the development of
the sector.
Undertake any other appropriate duties, which may reasonably be allocated
from time to time.
Work at all times with the wording and spirit of the policies and procedures as
set out by the Project Partnership Group and SA Legislation .

Application Form:
Project Manager Art and Health Initiative
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications:
5pm Friday 22nd April 2016
It is important for us to know as much as possible about you, the applicant. Please
complete this form accurately and in full as the decision to shortlist you will be based
solely on the information you provide on this form. Do not include any attachments.
Please read the guidance notes on the page overleaf carefully before completing the
application form.
The Project Partnership Group will treat all documents and information received in
support of your application as confidential.
Failure to complete and return the application form in accordance with the Guidance
Notes overleaf will result in your application being disqualified.

Guidance Notes Please read carefully

Completing the Form
1. You must complete all sections of the Application Form.
2. Please complete the form clearly and legibly, preferably in typescript (minimum
size 10pt). If we cannot read the form, we may be unable to determine whether or
not you meet the requirements for the post.
3. The essential and desirable criteria for this post are set out in the Job Description.
You must address all the selection criteria and demonstrate clearly how you meet
each one. Unless you do this, we will be unable to score and proceed with your
application.
4. Add extra pages as required. We will not consider any attachments, CVs or other
supplementary material.
Returning the Form
A PDF of the Application Form must be returned to: Dr Ricardo Peach.
ricardo.peach@volksblad.com
5. Please note that it is not our policy to acknowledge receipt of applications.
6. Late applications will not be accepted.

7. Information in support of your application will not be accepted after the closing
date for receipt of applications.
General
8. A candidate found to have given false information or wilfully to have suppressed
any material fact will be liable to either disqualification or, if appointed, dismissal.

If the Application Form is not completed and returned in accordance

with these Guidance Notes, it will be disqualified.

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References
Please give the names and addresses of two people who are able to provide
references relating to your work experience and / or suitability for this post. One
referee should be a previous employer and if possible your present or most recent
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Education
Third Level Qualification including any Post Graduate Qualification. Please
state class or level.

Name and Address of University/College

or Awarding Body

Dates Attended

Qualification Gained

Date

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Professional Qualifications or Membership

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Association

Employment History
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Essential

Desirable

The
and
requirements for the post are listed in the
Person Specification within the Job Description. You should demonstrate clearly
below by giving examples of how and to what extent you meet each requirement, in
the context of the Scope and Responsibilities in the Job Description.
Please note that we will shortlist candidates for interview based on fulfillment of
Essential requirements, and as necessary Desirable requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: You may add additional pages/create additional space in the
section below as needed.
Essential
Qualification A Tertiary level education qualification in Arts, Health, Community
Development, Community Arts and Cultural Development (CACD).

Experience Experience within the past three years, of undertaking an Arts /

business development role. A proven record in delivering successful leadership in
an arts / Community/ Health environment.

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Business and Strategic Development A track record in Arts / Health / Community /

Business / Strategic Development role, including developing business plans and
meeting fundraising/income generation targets.

Entrepreneurial skills / Income generation A proven track record in the

development of innovative methods of income generation. Evidence of sustainable
income generation.

Client Relations Experience of planning for and delivering good client relations to
service users.

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Excellent presentation and communication skills with a track record of being an

effective communicator in a range of settings, from presentations to one to one
negotiations.

Finance Practical experience in budget planning, reporting and monitoring.

Creativity The ability to think and act strategically, developing practical and creative
solutions.

IT IT skills and experience of the use of Microsoft Office/ or Mac products and
expertise in digital media.

South African citizen or permanent resident.

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Desirable
Experience of fundraising - submitting, and reporting on, applications to Trusts,
Foundations, Philanthropists, Local Authorities, Government Departments and other
funding sources.

Local Knowledge Experience of strategic arts business development in a context of

the Free State and townships and communities.

Experience in preparing grants, tenders or fundraising strategies.

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Stakeholder management Experience of managing the needs of multiple

stakeholders.

Collaboration Experience of collaborative projects in the not-for-profit sector.

Arts A familiarity with the arts and cultural sector in South Africa especially in relation
to funding structures and policy development.

Audience Development Experience of arts marketing and audience development

methodologies and techniques.

Drivers Licence

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