UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA), produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. A robust range of arts platforms are offered on all four UJ campuses for students, staff, alumni, and the general public, to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists drawn from the full spectrum of the arts.

Job Specification:

UJ Arts & Culture seeks to appoint a Curator who will be responsible for driving the strategic vision of the UJ Art Gallery and the Moving Cube online platform by actively curating exhibitions and projects that are relevant to current debates in visual arts and culture and that might relate directly to aspects of theoretical undergraduate courses as well as conferences, live performances, panel discussions, op-ed pieces and scholarly articles. The Curator will collaborate with and programme highly skilled and experienced local and international curators and artists and will be responsible for maintaining and developing local and international partnerships and sponsorships. Additionally, the Curator is responsible for the management of the UJ Art Gallery facility, equipment and the UJ Art Collection.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Creativity and innovation

• Project management skills

• Systematic detail-oriented and organised

• Problem-solving skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Energetic and goal-oriented

Recommendations:

The ideal candidate will have a strong local and international network, have a proven track record demonstrating the ability to design, plan and implement innovative and dynamic programmes and nurture a space that allows for cutting edge, provocative and stimulating cultural exchange. The individual will be actively engaged with contemporary local and international visual art, and current theoretical debates.

ENQUIRIES:

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms Helen Chemaly (011) 559-4555 (HR Business Partner)

APPLICATIONS:

LOGIN AND APPLY HERE –   https://jobs.uj.ac.za/applicant/index.php?controller=Adverts&method=view&advertid=b544fc31-1df1-47e7-a2a7-3877237a0cc1&fbclid=IwAR1AB2vOkcYfMCuHI-lzutwf_iLCk9M6f8qarcwtYNmq0LMIeRX0VHjtZ1Y

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.

Enquiries (UJ e-recruitment Portal)

If you have general enquiries regarding the advertised post, please send an e-mail with the subject line being the reference number of the post to vacancies@uj.ac.za

If you require technical support/assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za

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.

About the University of Johannesburg

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”.

Applications are now invited for the following vacancy:

Wits Centre for Journalism – School of Literature, Languages & Media

Department Description

Wits Journalism has established itself as a leader in professionally- orientated journalism teaching, research and public engagement, with activities that include post-graduate teaching for both aspirant and working journalists; research; hosting conferences, grant and award schemes; support for investigative, community and other journalism as well as media innovators. Programmes include the Wits Justice Project, the Africa-China Reporting Project; the Wits Radio Academy; the Citizen Justice Network and Jamlab. The centre’s vision for further growth includes plans to grow
• academic research,
• its footprint on the rest of the continent and
• a focus on digital media and innovation

Brief Description

The newly established Wits Centre for Journalism is looking to appoint a Director to take overall responsibility for implementing its strategy and vision. This means taking responsibility for building the centre’s academic project, as well as overseeing the programme and administrative work to ensure the continued relevance and leadership of the centre, previously the Department of Journalism, in the fast-changing media and journalism environment. The director answers to the Head of the School of Literature, Language and Media. We are looking for an individual with both academic and professional stature who is able to share and develop the vision for the centre and lead a diverse, active team. The appointment will be for an initial 5-year period that may be renewed.

The director will:

• Develop and implement the Wits Centre for Journalism’s strategic vision, ensuring it is innovative and responsive to a rapidly evolving academic and professional environment;
• Lead the academic project, overseeing the centre’s teaching offerings and research activities;

• Guide the development of the centre’s programmatic work, working with the Head of Programmes;
• Engage in teaching, research and advocacy in the field of journalism;
• Represent the centre in a range of public and other contexts and maintain sound relationships with a range of stakeholders;

• Lead and direct fundraising efforts and ensure good donor relationships; • Provide financial oversight, working with university structures to ensure sound practices, accountability and compliance with university policy, working with the Head of Operations;

• Manage the centre’s staff, both full-time and part-time, working with the Head of Operations and section co-ordinators.

JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES PROGRAMME, UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG P Bag X3, Wits 2050, Tel: 011 717 4028, Fax 011-717 4081, Email: journinfo@wits.ac.za, Physical Address: 10th Floor, University Corner, cnr Jorissen & Bertha Streets, Braamfontein

• Applicants should hold a PhD, and have a record of peer-reviewed research work commensurate with the seniority of the position (preferred) or be able to show equivalent professional output and publication. The formal academic rank for the individual who is eventually selected for the position shall be determined by the university in accordance with its rules and policies;
• A strong professional profile and significant experience, including at least 5 years in practical journalism and experience at senior newsroom levels;
• S/he must show a track record of leadership and innovation and the ability to develop and implement the centre’s vision;
• The successful applicant will have an excellent understanding of the unfolding media and journalism environment;
• Applicants should have teaching experience;
• S/he must have managerial competence. Experience in raising funds and managing donor relationships, the ability to represent the centre in multiple forums and experience in developing networks, collaborations and partnerships;
• Flexibility, adaptability, people skills, organised, attention to detail, enthusiasm, ability to innovate.

Enquiries Only: Professor Dan Ojwang (e-mail: Dan.Ojwang@wits.ac.za).

Requirements:

Submit a letter of motivation, a detailed CV and the names and contact details of three referees (including e-mail addresses). Applicants must clearly specify on the application form at what level they wish to be appointed.

Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits Self Service application Apply for a job

External applicants are invited to apply by registering a profile on the Wits ‘irecruitment’ platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting the application.

*The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the under-represented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. Designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, means black people, women and people with disabilities.

WITS Employment Equity Policy: https://www.wits.ac.za/media/wits- university/footer/about-wits/transformation-office/documents/Policy%20- %20Employment%20Equity.pdf

Closing Date: 13th August 2021