Call for applications: Goethe-Institut project assistant

28 Jun 2017 - 11:15

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Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is looking for a freelance administrative project assistant for a four-month period from the beginning of September to mid-December 2017. The assistant will be working on the Henrike Grohs Prize for African Artists. In September and December the appointment will be on a half-day basis and full-time in October and November. The application deadline is 14 July.

Musicians rehearse during Goethe-Institut's Ten Cities initiative in 2013. Goethe-Institut curates a number of music projects, including the Henrike Grohs Prize for African Artists.
The late Henrike Grohs.

The Henrike Grohs Prize for African Artists honours the lifetime achievements of Grohs, the former head of the Goethe-Institut in Abidjan and board member of the Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF), who died on 13 March 2016 in a terrorist attack in the Ivory Coast. The award is designed to continue her mission to support African artists and make a contribution towards international dialogue. It is also a special project of the Goethe-Institut and the Grohs family. For more about the prize, click here.

About Goethe-Institut South Africa

Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. It promotes knowledge of the German language abroad and fosters international cultural cooperation. It conveys a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany’s cultural, social and political life.

Key responsibilities

Coordinating activities related to the special project, and reporting to the responsible manager at Goethe-Institut South Africa.
Assisting with the organisation and managing the implementation of related events.
Performing the day-to-day administrative duties regarding the project.

Requirements

Relevant qualification (eg. Administration degree, Human Sciences, etc.)
Minimum two (2) years relevant working experience
Strong project management, coordination and organisational skills
Excellent English writing skills
Flawless attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work at the office space provided at the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg
Non-South African applicants need to have a valid work permit for South Africa.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short motivation letter to Vicky.Schirge@goethe.de no later than 14 July. The candidate would ideally start on 1 September 2017.

Workload: September and December: Mon – Fri, 20 hours per week. October and November: Mon – Fri, 40 hours per week.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you haven’t received a response by 28 July 2017.

Henrike Grohs Prize for African Artists