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Cultural Officer: Sokapasa Arts Centre
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Cultural Officer at Sokapasa Arts Centre in Amathole District. Coordinates arts and culture programmes and stakeholders. Suits people with an arts or culture diploma or degree and 1 to 2 years' releva
- Main duties include coordinating arts and culture programmes, organising logistics and festival equipment, and monitoring daily operations of the arts centre.
- Also includes consulting stakeholders, developing a database for artists, supporting developing artists, and compiling quarterly and annual reports.
- Must have a National Senior Certificate plus a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or B. Degree (NQF Level 7) in arts or culture-related fields recognised by SAQA.
- Needs 1 to 2 years' relevant experience in an Arts & Culture environment, and a valid Code 8 driving licence.
- Based in Amathole District (Ku Gompo City). Travel to various districts for stakeholder engagement is required.
- The text does not state a closing date or what documents to submit. Enquiries: Mr. B. Mbangatha, (043) 492 1839, or recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za.
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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.
How to apply
Applicants must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant Centre: Head Office: Qonce Enquiries – Ms. S. Mpafa Tel: 043 492 1405 / Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / Mr. M. Cezula 043 492 1400 / Ms. S. Cetywayo 043 492 0936 Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605 OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 49 Victoria Street, Mthatha Reference Library, Mthatha 5099. Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha / Mr. M. Mboniswa Tel: 043 492 1838 /1839Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, Ku-Gompo City, 5201. Amathole Museum: Qonce Enquiries. Ms. S. Cakata – 043 642 4506 (Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Roads, Qonce. East London Museum: Ku-Gompo City Enquiries. G. Morcom / S. Lamati – 043 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) Hand deliver to 319 Oxford Street, Belgravia, Ku-Gompo City. Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) Hand deliver to Beach Road & Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Nelson Mandela District: Attention Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A. Dyalvane: 041 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230 Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate Place, Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha. Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu: 039 492 0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff. Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi: 046 492 0223 / 0228 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Makanda. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. O. Ngambu-Mabandla: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Joe Gqabi District: Attention Mr. P. Masepe / Ms. Ninifie / Ms. Fiki: 051 492 4806 Hand deliver to: No. 02 Cole Street, Maletswai. Through 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: recruitment@ecsrac.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.
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Enquiries
Mr. B. Mbangatha Tel No: (043) 492 1839 / 1839 Amathole District – (East London) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
Notes from the department
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.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 129 · open the PDF
POST 36/142: CULTURAL OFFICER: SOKAPASA ARTS CENTRE REF NO: DSRAC 15/09/2026 SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), (an all-inclusive remuneration) CENTRE: Amathole District – (Ku Gompo City) 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. 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.