District Manager: Dr Kenneth Kaunda (Mmabana)

About the role

The North West Provincial Government, Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, is appointing a District Manager for Dr Kenneth Kaunda in Mmabana on a permanent basis. The post leads the Centre's operations and ensures accessible, high-quality arts, culture and sport programmes, sound administration, responsible resource use and effective stakeholder partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement centre operational plans, budgets, programmes and performance targets.
• Manage facilities, staff, assets, revenue, expenditure, safety and service delivery.
• Build partnerships with communities, artists, sporting bodies, municipalities and other stakeholders.
• Monitor programme quality, participation, impact and compliance and submit credible reports.
• Drive venue utilisation, revenue opportunities and audience development.
• Manage risks, complaints, incidents and corrective actions.

Required profile

• Recognised NQF Level 7 qualification in Arts Administration, Cultural Management, Sport Management, Public Management, Business Management or a related field.
• At least five years' relevant experience, including three years at supervisory or management level.
• Experience in programme, facility, budget and people management.
• Knowledge of the arts, culture and sport environment and applicable public-sector governance requirements.
• A valid driver's licence.

Required skills

• Leadership, programme management and financial control
• Community engagement, planning and problem-solving
• Communication, customer focus, risk management and accountability