Curator (P6) (Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture: Arts & Culture)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Drive UJ Art Gallery strategy as developed in collaboration with the FADA Exhibitions Advisory Committee;
- Design, plan and implement an annual programme in collaboration with the FADA Exhibitions Advisory Committee;
- Manage, maintain and develop relationships with local and international curators and artists;
- Manage, maintain and develop local and international partnerships and sponsorships;
- Facility and equipment management for the UJ Art Gallery;
- Line management of permanent and temporary gallery staff;
- Collaborate with the division’s marketing team regarding PR, publicity and marketing;
- Liaise with the division’s technical team regarding physical and virtual events;
- Liaise with the University’s legal department regarding a range of matters;
- Liaise with Protection Services regarding events and/or security;
- Collaborate with the Head of division and Financial Manager regarding budgeting
Minimum requirements
- Master’s degree in relevant field/s
- Track record of relevant experience
- Financial literacy and experience
- Computer literacy and experience
- People management experience
- Creativity and innovation
- Project management skills
- Systematic detail oriented and organised
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Energetic and goal oriented
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
