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Festival Director/CEO

Pro-active candidates with strong leadership profile will be required to:

• Raise funding in both the public and private sectors for the hosting of the events and the running of the organisation
• Improve the marketing and sale of existing products to drive revenue growth
• Manage a small permanent staff in the organisation and execution of the two events within the budget
• Determine the Artistic direction of the Festival and make final decisions on films to be shown in conjunction with the festival programmers and consultants
• Manage existing industry support programmes and originate new programmes that will improve the quality of film and television projects and products from Africa, especially South Africa presented at the market
• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders in the industry especially funders and sponsors both local and international
• Develop programmes with other agencies that will grow audiences for film especially South African film and will improve market access for local producers.
• Continually improve the marketing and communication of the Sithengi brand especially online
• Report to the Board and industry regularly

Candidate requirements and skills are:

• Charisma, track record of hard work and achievement, and a strong vision for the growth and development of the film and television industry in South Africa and Africa.
• Extensive media or arts industry experience with a preference for Business or Arts graduates
• Fundraising experience and achievement
• Management experience especially event management
• Marketing and communications experience
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Interested candidates should apply to [email protected] or phone 021 430 8160 for further information. Deadline 31st January

Posted on Tuesday 17 Jan 2006