Career opportunity within Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) for a chief executive officer

Reporting to the chairperson and the board of BASA, a registered non-profit company, the CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership and effective operational management for the organisation. This high-profile and key position within the arts and business sectors, serves a number of diverse stakeholders within the public and private sectors and the ability to optimise these partnerships for mutual benefit, is key.

• A completed relevant tertiary qualification in management, and the creative industries.
  
• A post-graduate commercial or management qualification in marketing is advantageous.
  
• A minimim of 10 years experience and credibility gained within the creative sector at senior management level with strategic and operational responsibilities.
  
• An existing network within the arts and business world is required.
  
• 10 years management experience gained in a corporate and or commercial role is beneficial.
  
• Experience and proven success in impactful development programme management is sought.

The BASA CEO has key responsibility for:

• securing the future development of the arts sector in South Africa and contributing to corporate success through shared value.
  
• ensuring that a suite of integrated programmes are implemented and achieve impact, nationally and internationally.
  
• initiating, encouraging and leveraging mutually beneficial partnerships between business and the arts.
  
• representing and promoting BASA in a credible and professional manner at all opportunities with all stakeholders.
  
• ensuring governance and regulatory compliance for all financial and other resources.

Interested parties are invited to apply by submitting a motivation letter and updated, detailed CV via e-mail to az.oc.enotniopnip@01esnopser before 18 October 2018 by 5pm.

Enquiries may be directed via this e-mail address. Late applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. BASA reserves the right not to make an appointment.