Business and Arts South Africa is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual to market and manage the relationships between Business and Arts.
JOB PROFILE
Human resources:
– Induction of new subordinate staff members
– Provide support to recruitment activities when necessary
– Monitor absenteeism (sick leave or otherwise)
– In co-operation with the CEO review job design and specifications of positions and functions
– In co-operation with the CEO do staff evaluations, monitor compliance with rules and regulations in line with the HR Policy
Marketing:
– Responsible for managing the BASA Brand in co-operation with the CEO
– Liaise with Business and Arts South Africa graphic designers
– In co-operation with the CEO provide direction and leadership to programmatic and institutional marketing
– Manage media partnerships (Including all other projects in the Special Projects portfolio)
– Liaise with PR & Publicity service providers
– Responsible for BASA website and communication through all formal and informal channels – BASA database and social networks, responsible for Bulletins and Newsletters
Client relationship management:
– Oversee the monitoring of benefits and services to members
– Monitor member’s activities and support where possible
– Identify and approach potential new members
– Oversee management of members’ events
– Oversee communication to members
– Oversee management of annual membership fees
Programmes:
– Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the BASA Mentorship programme
– Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the BASA Basics programme
– Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the BASA Boardbank programme
– Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the Supporting Grant Scheme
– Overall accountability for the annual Business Day BASA Awards, supported by Anglo American resides with the Marketing and Operations Manager
– Support the production and management of BASA Research
Operations:
– Liaise with regional representatives
– Short-term organisational planning
– Review organisational systems and ensure smooth running
– Manage the production process of the Annual Report
JOB SPECIFICATION
What experience is required for one to be successful in this position?
1. Experience in marketing
2. Public relations experience
3. People management
4. Public speaking
5. Organisational management experience
What skills / job content competencies [technical competence] and knowledge, is necessary?
1. Computer literacy
a. Microsoft Office Suite (including Power Point, Publisher, Picture Manager and Outlook)
b. GIMP (can be facilitated as part of the on-boarding process)
c. Experience with HTML and website content management will be an advantage
2. Designing ability and/or basic understanding of this will be an advantage
3. Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
4. Presentation skills
5. Problem solving skills
6. Leadership competence
7. Strategic mindset and ability to think conceptually
8. Creativity
What personal characteristics are relevant to the effective functioning of the position?
1. Confidence
2. Attention to detail
3. Results orientation
4. Outgoing disposition
5. Analytical approach
6. Well presented
7. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced office setting
What level of understanding of the industry is necessary for one to be successful in this position?
1. Understanding of the NGO environment
2. Grant making experience will be an advantage
3. Understanding of the funding and sponsorship landscape of the arts
The above can be facilitated as part of the on-boarding process
Please submit CV’s to clivev@pinpointone.co.za by 9 May 2012.
