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Program Manager – AL for the Arts
African Leadership AcademyJohannesburg, ZA11 days ago
Job descriptionWe are looking for a dynamic AL for the Arts Program Manager within our ACN Programs team. The AL for the Arts Program Manager will be responsible for accelerating the career paths of our young leaders through sector success and challenge programs, and professional development and by connecting them to a variety of internship and job opportunities within the Arts sector. This role has the exciting task of building a pan-African network of employers and partners in the Arts sector to grow and develop the network. He / she will engage with top employers in this space to build relationships and place young talent in their organisations. The Arts program manager must engage network members by managing programs and events in which key industry players, professionals, thought leaders and our young leaders can participate. Lastly, the sector program manager will find ways of igniting and fostering collaboration where facilitated knowledge transfer and the exchange of ideas can inspire impactful creative solutions for Africa in the ALA community, including ALA’s Creative Arts Department and ALU’s Arts Society. The overall goal is to create a community engaged in the most important strategic challenges facing this sector and to help develop young talent in Africa. Build Partnerships : Sustain existing and develop new partnerships with possible employers, program partners and potential funders. Facilitate and coordinate a portfolio of programs for emerging talent and high-potential creatives. Grow the Network : by implementing the network engagement strategy that will enable diverse stakeholders to connect and collaborate consistently to innovate and improve the Arts in Africa. External Communications : Manage all external communications. Stakeholder Partnerships : Manage relationships with key partners and an Advisory Board. Get stuck in : Participate in program design and delivery, providing coaching, program facilitation and other engagement as necessary for program success and as a means of engaging network members. Supervisory : You will support and supervise an associate and interns to deliver on the program work. Highly organised : Ability to plan and deliver on projects timeously. Good planning, priority, and organisational skills, especially when under tight deadlines. You have a strong existing network in the creative space and are passionate about building and sustaining relationships and networks, especially in the Arts. Demonstrate leadership : you identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact opportunities using entrepreneurial thinking. Post-grad degree in a Creative Industries-related discipline. 6+ years of experience working in or advising creative organisations. Management and supervisory experience in an Arts-related field is a requirement. Must have industry knowledge and a broad understanding and knowledge of Arts development challenges and opportunities facing the African continent. An awareness about career opportunities and pathways in the Arts through the lens of leadership development, and being passionate and eager to engage in continuous learning and networking in the field. Dedicated to shaping the future of the Arts sector in Africa. Program Management Skills : Ability to design programs with leadership and learning outcomes. Project Implementation Skills : Ability to organise and implement events and programs that will contribute to and build the creative network. Experience in report writing skills, grant applications, marketing blurbs, social media posts and newsletter writing. Experience with public speaking and publishing written work, and / or developing communication strategies and plans. Professional development skills with the ability to coach young, highly skilled, ambitious talent (potentially in their first job) with a strong growth trajectory and provide career guidance as needed. Data Management and Analysis skills : CRM Data management, generating analytics that can be used for reporting. (Salesforce knowledge is an advantage.) Highly organised and can plan and deliver on projects timeously. Good planning, priority and organisational skills, especially when under tight deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good computer skills and an ability to learn new computer programs easily. Strong solution-oriented and collaborative skills. Logical and rational decision-making approach. Attention to detail. Proactive approach and demonstrate initiative. Attributes A passion for the arts with a creative background is a requirement for the role. Demonstrate leadership by identifying, evaluating, and executing high-impact opportunities using entrepreneurial thinking. You have a strong existing network in the creative space and are passionate about building and sustaining relationships and networks, especially in the Arts. Originates actions to influence events and to achieve goals; sees opportunities and acts on them. Displays the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. Supports organisational ethical standards and values. Must be able to recommend policies that support the continued promotion of wellness in the organisation. Must be able to change and design programs to accommodate emerging trends within the Academy and in the larger society Administrative / Management jobs
Job title : Program Manager – AL for the Arts
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 17, 2025
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