Goethe-Institute- Freelance Project Assistant Vacancy 2024
The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is looking for a freelance administrative project assistant for a 4-month period from beginning September to mid-December 2024.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Project Assistant
Application Deadline 14 July
The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is looking for a freelance administrative project assistant for a 4-month period from beginning September to mid-December 2024. The assistant will be working on the Henrike Grohs Prize for African Artists. In September and December it will be a half-time position and October and November a full-time position.
The Henrike Grohs Prize for African Artists honours the lifetime achievements of Grohs, the former Head of the Goethe-Institut in Abidjan, who died on 13 March 2024 in a terrorist attack in the Ivory Coast. The award is designed to continue her special cause to support African artists and make a contribution towards international dialogue, and is a special project of the Goethe-Institut and the family Grohs. Find out more about the prize here
About the Goethe-Institut South Africa
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany’s cultural, social and political life.
Key Responsibilities
Application Deadline 14 July
The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is looking for a freelance administrative project assistant for a 4-month period from beginning September to mid-December 2024. The assistant will be working on the Henrike Grohs Prize for African Artists. In September and December it will be a half-time position and October and November a full-time position.
The Henrike Grohs Prize for African Artists honours the lifetime achievements of Grohs, the former Head of the Goethe-Institut in Abidjan, who died on 13 March 2024 in a terrorist attack in the Ivory Coast. The award is designed to continue her special cause to support African artists and make a contribution towards international dialogue, and is a special project of the Goethe-Institut and the family Grohs. Find out more about the prize here
About the Goethe-Institut South Africa
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey 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 the Goethe-Institut South Africa.
- Assisting with the organisation and managing the implementation of related events
- Performing the day-to-day administrative duties in regards to the project
Requirements
- Relevant qualification (e.g. Degree Administration, Human Sciences, etc.)
- Minimum two (2) years relevant working experience
- Strong project management, coordination and organisational skills
- Excellent written skills in English
- 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[at]goethe.de no later than 14 July. Candidate would ideally start on 1 September 2024.
Start date: 01.09.2024
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 2024