Call for applications: Music In School Project in SA

The project is seeking musicians who will train learners to play musical instruments including voice training in schools where music as a subject is not available or where there are limitations. This will include primary and high schools across Johannesburg. The project is worth just over R3 million (about $162 367), under the Social Employment Fund of the Industrial Development Corporation.

Downtown Music Hub is supported by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture jointly with the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership and other non-profits.

Project summary 

• Duration: nine months.
• Frequency: eight to 16 hours a week.
• Location: Johannesburg.
• Expected monthly wage: R1 388.16.

Terms and conditions

• Sign an affidavit declaring that you have no criminal record.
• Confirm availability for the duration (nine months) of the project (once a week).
• Must have your own instrument (the voice is also an instrument).
• Students not funded by National Student Financial Aid Scheme (self-funded) are eligible.
• Must have a bank account.
• The project will be taking place in and around Johannesburg, therefore musicians staying around the city are preferred.
• Anyone eligible to work in South Africa is allowed on the SEF programme.

“In 2012, the Industrial Development Corporation introduced the Social Enterprise Programme to support those enterprises that focus on doing good rather than maximising profit,” Downtown Music Hub said. “Social enterprises are businesses with social missions and trade to tackle social and environmental problems, and improve lives of people and communities, often the most vulnerable. The creative industries, especially music, have never taken advantage of these opportunities and support.”

Interested artists should apply here.