Vacancies
Trainers
The Photo Workshop requires Professional Practice, Digital Photography (specialising in studio and street fashion), and Photojournalism trainers. Visual Literacy, Photography and Critical Skills trainers are in constant need.
For more information on requirements for trainer positions, please contact Bandile Gumbi on +27 (0)11 834 1444, or email bandileg@marketphotoworkshop.co.za
Manager: Programmes and Projects
PURPOSE OF JOB
The Market Photo Workshop requires the services of a Manager to ensure effective strategic and operational management of the training, public and development programmes. This person will also be responsible for implementing and evaluating projects and project outcomes, as well as driving and developing strategic operations and projects.
Requirements
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the arts & culture management industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management/leadership
• A critical awareness of the nature and role of photography, and of the training and development landscape
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience of working with an NGO environment
• Compliment the skills set of the Market Photo Workshop
• Passionate, driven and dynamic
Level of Education
A relevant bachelor’s degree (Arts and Culture Management, Project Management, Photography, Media, Journalism, Social Sciences)
Remuneration
R 340 080 per annum (Total Cost to Company)
Applications should be submitted electronically and must include:
1. A covering letter: summarise career, explain interest in the position
2. A comprehensive CV with contactable references
Email: johnf@marketphotoworkshop.co.za and hlubim@markettheatre.co.za
Deadline for application: 27 May 2013 at 12h00.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed the last week of May 2013. Candidates should be available to start 1 Aug 2013
Please note:
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Qualified people from historically disadvantaged groups are especially encouraged to apply. All applicants should have legal status to work in South Africa.
The Market Photo Workshop reserves the right to re-advertise the position should it be deemed that applicants do not fulfill requirements for the post
Please download the full job description here.
Coordinator: Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (PDP) - Applications closed
To facilitate teaching and learning in the Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Programme (PDP) through logistics and resource management, and to contribute to the development of a curriculum that is relevant to the media sector and contemporary documentary practice.
Job requirements:
• A relevant qualification (photography, visual arts, media, journalism)
• Minimum 1 years experience in a junior management position within the media, arts and culture industries, non-profit OR minimum 3 years relevant experience in the media, arts and culture, non-profit
• A good understanding of the needs of photojournalists and documentary photographers in South Africa and the continent as a whole, and also a critical awareness of the nature and role of the media on the continent.
• Good communication, writing and organisational skills.
• Excellent computer skills – especially MAC based, good knowledge and understanding of Photoshop, internet research, email
• Work well under pressure
• Experience of working at an education and training NGO or similar organisation would be an advantage
• Compliment the skills set of the Market Photo Workshop
• Committed to excellence in and relevance of photography education in South Africa
• Passionate, driven and dynamic
Level of education: Relevant tertiary qualification – either in photography, cultural management and/or Media.
Remuneration:
R7,500 - R9,000 per month cost to company negotiated according to qualifications and experience.
Only applications submitted electronically will be considered and must include:
1. A covering letter: summarise career, explain interest in the position.
2. A comprehensive CV with contactable references.
To:
Manager: Programmes and Projects
bandileg@marketphotoworkshop.co.za
Manager: PDP
irisp@marketphotoworkshop.co.za
Deadline for application: Monday 22 April 2013 at 10h00
Shortlisted candidates must be available for an interview 25th – 26th April 2013
The successful candidate will need to start in May 2013 or soon thereafter
Please note:
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Qualified people from historically disadvantaged groups are especially encouraged to apply
The Market Photo Workshop reserve the right not to employ a suitable candidate is not found
