Deputy Director-General: Arts, Culture, Promotion and Development

Oversee, lead and promote the development of the arts, culture and creative industries-Oversee alignment of Arts, Culture and Heritage programmes with national government priorities; Oversee programmes that develop and promote sustainability of cultural and creative industries; Oversee and facilitate transformation of the arts and culture sector in line with equity and redress imperatives; Oversee and promote innovation, digitisation, and competitiveness within the creative sector; Lead and coordinate the implementation of the Cultural and Creative Industry (CCI) Masterplan, in line with national priorities and departmental objectives; Establish and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders in the arts, culture, and heritage sectors; Oversee governance, risk management, compliance and accountability within the branch; Provide support and strategic advice to relevant stakeholders; Promote integrated planning, monitoring and reporting within the branch; Oversee and ensure the development, review and implementation of policies, strategies, and frameworks for the promotion and development of arts, and culture; Oversee the development and promotion of creative nation programmes in the cultural and creative industry-Oversee and monitor programmes that support and promote visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music, crafts, and other cultural expressions; Manage and facilitate initiatives aimed at developing artists and cultural practitioners; Promote equitable access to arts and cultural opportunities across communities; Support the development of transformation, inclusivity, and diversity within the arts sector; Conduct research in support of the development of arts, culture and creative industries; Oversee and promote reading within the books and publishing industry; Oversee the promotion and strategic support to community art centers, schools and other structures that create growth in industry; Oversee funding and capacity-building initiatives for artists, cultural practitioners, institutions, and organisations; Manage and oversee cultural excellence and nation building programmes-Provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of programmes that promote social cohesion, nation building, active citizenship, and a shared national identity; Champion policies and initiatives that advance cultural diversity, social inclusion, indigenous knowledge systems, and the preservation and promotion of the nation's cultural heritage; Oversee and provide strategic direction for national commemorative programmes, cultural celebrations, and flagship nation-building initiatives; Drive transformation, equity, and inclusivity within the arts, culture, and creative sectors to ensure broad-based participation and access; Foster strategic partnerships with government, civil society, traditional leadership structures, and international stakeholders to advance national development objectives through culture; Monitor and evaluate the impact of… (see full advert)