The Playhouse Company Vacancies

In brief

**Job Title**: ARTS COORDINATOR **Company**: The Playhouse Company **Overview** The Playhouse Company, located in Durban, is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Arts Coordinator. This role involves comprehensive coordination of productions, artist management, and administrative duties within a professional arts institution. **What you will do** * Co-ordinating productions: planning, contracting, management, coordinating, financial control * Maintaining a database of Artists * Reviewing and providing critical feedback on productions * Co-ordinating all logistical, contractual, reporting and administrative issues related to the portfolio * Submitting of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Proven track record in the abovementioned functions (coordinating productions, maintaining artist database, reviewing productions, coordinating logistical/contractual/reporting/administrative issues, submitting reports) * Arts Management/ Degree in Dramatic Arts * A minimum of 5 years working experience in a professional Arts Institution * Experience within a Public Sector and knowledge of PFMA governance requirements (will be an advantage) * Advanced level in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) * Proven track record in budgeting, administration, planning & organizing * Good negotiation skills * Ability to work independently **Who should apply** * Hard worker * Energetic * Committed to maintaining a high standard of work * Candidates from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. **Deadline** Friday, 02 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/the-playhouse-company-vacancies-2 Source: govpage

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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