NAC: PESP 6 Vacancies (Various Positions)

NAC

The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) invites talented and motivated individuals with a strong passion for the arts and culture to apply for various fixed-term contract positions available under the President’s Employment Stimulus Programme Project.

Candidates should be dynamic, innovative, and creative self-starters with a solid understanding of the Creative Industries Sector, eager to contribute to the growth and development of South Africa’s vibrant arts landscape.

The positions available at the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) for the President’s Employment Stimulus Programme Project (PESP) are:

  • Project Coordinator
  • 2 Arts Development Officers
  • 2 Junior Arts Development Officers
  • Programme Support Officer (GMS)
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Project Accountant
  • Marketing and Communications Officer

Joining the NAC means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to supporting artists, cultural practitioners, and creative enterprises through effective project coordination, grant management, and strategic communication. Applicants with relevant qualifications and experience, who are adaptable, detail-oriented, and prepared to work collaboratively to deliver impactful programmes that foster creativity and economic empowerment within the cultural sector, are encouraged to submit their applications by the specified closing date

Various Positions Available (Fixed Term Contracts)

1. Project Coordinator

Minimum Requirements

  • 3-5 years’ experience in project funding management.
  • 3 years’ experience in a governmental funding environment (desirable).
  • Knowledge of the arts, creative, and culture sector and grant-making processes.
  • Support the Arts Development Manager and Project Manager in coordinating, overseeing, and managing project implementation.
  • Create and update workflows and project plans.
  • Monitor reports, documentation, and project progress.
  • Manage projects to ensure all contractual obligations are met.
  • Coordinate and implement the funding programme.
  • Act as a point of contact for all stakeholders.
  • Communicate at all organizational levels, including coordinating, managing, and reporting to adjudicating panels.
  • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project.

Minimum Education Requirement

  • Project Management certification.
  • National Diploma in Project Management/Office Administration or equivalent, NQF Level 6.
  • Extensive Grant Management System (GMS) working experience.

Knowledge Areas

  • Microsoft Office suite: Essential
  • Risk analysis: Essential
  • Monitoring and reporting: Essential
  • Project coordinating: Essential

Skills

  • Excellent GMS/IT skills: Essential
  • Communication and organizing skills: Essential
  • Planning and organizing skills: Essential

2. Arts Development Officers (x2)

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.
  • Show understanding of the economic, educational, and social value of the arts.
  • Monitor and evaluate funded projects.
  • Extensive skills, knowledge, and experience in formal and informal sectors.
  • Strong project management, communication, and financial acumen skills.
  • Sound knowledge of South Africa’s arts, culture, and heritage sector.
  • 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, or equivalent (NQF Level 8).
  • Demonstrate knowledge of developments and trends in Craft, Music, Visual Arts, Literature, Multidiscipline, Dance, and Theatre.

Knowledge Areas

  • MS Office: Essential
  • Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system: Essential

Skills

  • Report writing skills: Essential
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills: Essential

3. Junior Arts Development Officers (x2)

Minimum Requirements

  • 2-3 years’ working experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role.
  • Sound knowledge of South Africa’s arts, culture, and creative sector.
  • Extensive experience in reviewing projects.
  • Manage deliverables against agreed timelines.
  • Provide regular reports as required.
  • Good MS Excel skills.
  • Represent the NAC at technical committee meetings.
  • Prepare and provide documentation to internal teams and stakeholders.
  • 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

Skills

  • Good multitasking skills: Essential
  • Grant Management System (GMS) or similar system: Essential

4. Programme Support Officer (GMS)

Minimum Requirements

  • 3 years’ experience as a Programme Support Assistant.
  • Extensive experience with Grant Management System (GMS) or similar systems.
  • Experience as a systems implementer (advantage).
  • Project management experience.
  • Excellent MS Excel skills.
  • Excellent command of English (written and verbal).
  • Assist with administrative support.
  • Ensure administrative processes are properly set up and aligned.
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project.

Minimum Education Requirement

  • 3-year National Diploma in Office Administration or relevant field.

Knowledge Areas

  • MS Office: Essential
  • Excellent GMS or similar system/IT skills: Essential

Skills

  • Excellent written skills: Essential
  • Demonstrable commitment to customer care: Desirable
  • Good interpersonal skills: Essential
  • Project management: Essential

5. Human Resources Assistant

Minimum Requirements

  • 1-3 years’ experience as an HR Officer.
  • 1-3 years’ experience in both public and private sectors.
  • Extensive knowledge of HR administration.
  • Knowledge of SA labour legislation.
  • Knowledge of HR systems (HR Premier an advantage).
  • Conduct background and qualification checks.
  • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project.

Minimum Education Requirement

  • National Diploma in Human Resources or relevant field (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources (advantage).

Knowledge Areas

  • SA Labour legislation: Essential
  • People management: Desirable

Skills

  • MS Office: Essential
  • HR Software (SAGE): Essential

6. Project Accountant

Minimum Requirements

  • 5 years’ working experience.
  • Public sector knowledge.
  • Reconciliations and audit experience.
  • Financial administration.
  • Experience with large, high-value projects.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project.

Minimum Education Requirement

  • 3-year Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

Knowledge Areas

  • Microsoft Office suite: Essential
  • Reconciliations: Essential
  • Accounts to trial balance, including balance sheet: Essential
  • Compliance: Essential
  • Managing operations and budgets: Essential
  • Planning and budgeting: Essential
  • Team working: Essential
  • Problem definition and analysis: Essential

Skills

  • Financial Accounting System (PASTEL): Essential
  • Deadline management: Essential
  • Problem-solving: Essential

7. Marketing and Communications Officer

Minimum Requirements

  • 3-5 years’ experience in communication, marketing, or journalism, with at least 2 years at mid-management level.
  • Proven project management experience with a track record of delivering objectives.
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of a Brand Communication Strategy, including a technology-driven social and digital media strategy with monthly deliverables.
  • Manage, monitor, and control internal and external communication initiatives through various channels (print, online, email, leadership articles, newsletters, press releases, presentations, etc.).
  • Coordinate multimedia content and digital publications for the website, intranet, and social media.
  • Write and edit for media relations and digital media strategies.
  • Solid editing and researching skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) for stakeholder engagements.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of the arts sector.
  • Ability to do basic design work and use design programs.
  • Ability to write innovative content across platforms.
  • Ability to analyze data for stakeholder engagements.
  • Ability to work long and late hours for the duration of the project.

Minimum Education Requirement

  • Degree in Communications, Media Studies, Marketing, or Public Relations.

Knowledge Areas

  • MS Office: Essential
  • Research and editing: Essential

Skills

  • People management: Essential
  • Communication skills: Essential
  • Organizing skills: Essential

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Remuneration

A market-related package will be negotiated with successful candidates.

Application Process

Applications for positions at the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) should include a resume, cover letter outlining qualifications and work experience, and certified copies of qualifications and identification (certified within the last 3 months). Applications must be submitted either by post to the Human Resources Office at P O Box 500, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113, or via email to [email protected]. All documents must be complete and received by the closing date, Wednesday, 15 October 2025. Applicants should ensure that their submissions comply with the requirements outlined, including relevant experience and qualifications, to be considered for the selection process. For further information or inquiries, candidates may contact Ms. Florence Mohale or Mr. Mnqophiso Makhala at 011 010 8894 or 082 564 9108, or via email at [email protected] or [email protected].

Note:

  • If you have not heard from the NAC by 28 November 2025, your application has been unsuccessful.
  • The NAC applies the Employment Equity Act and strives for a staff complement representative of South Africa.
  • The NAC reserves the right not to appoint.
For Enquiries

Contact Persons: Ms. Florence Mohale and Mr. Mnqophiso Makhala
Telephone: 011 010 8894 or 082 564 9108
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

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