Call for applications: Music In Africa Foundation Project Coordinator

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the African creative sector, with a primary focus on music. While our foundational work supports a vibrant and sustainable music industry, our mandate has expanded to encompass the wider cultural and creative industries (CCIs). MIAF manages the leading online platform for the African music sector, www.musicinafrica.net, and leverages this expertise to foster growth and connectivity across the creative economy.

NEFCISA is a national work placement programme designed to address unemployment and skills gaps in the local creative sector. The facility will identify skills demand, recruit, train, and place a minimum of 1 000 workers into host organisations across South Africa for a period of 10 months.

Key responsibilities

The Project Coordinator will be an integral part of the project team and will be responsible for the following:

• Work closely with the project manager in performing the daily management of the project, in line with the approved project plan.
• Assist in the recruiting, liaison  and provision of support to host organisations and training partners across South Africa.
• Assisting with the recruitment, screening, and matching of workers to host organisations.
• Coordinating project activities, including training sessions, workshops, and monitoring visits.
•  Ensuring the accurate recording of worked time and reconciliation processes through dedicated team members placed in host organisations.
• Collaborating with marketing, administration and other departments.
• Conducting field visits to host organisations to monitor progress, verify data, and provide on-the-ground support.
• Assisting with data collection, reporting, and maintaining accurate records for the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework.
• Preparing regular internal reports on project activities, challenges, and successes.
• Providing administrative and logistical support to the project team.
• Acting as a key point of contact for project stakeholders, addressing queries and ensuring smooth communication.

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, Arts/Cultural Management, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in project coordination or implementation, preferably within the cultural and creative industries or the development sector.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, businesses, and communities.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and report writing is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Skills and competencies:

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to travel nationally.
• A valid driver’s licence.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their application using this application form here. Please do not email your CV. Applications not submitted through the online form will not be considered.