Open Streets Ongoing Recruitment – Apply Now!

Open Streets Cape Town is both an organisation and a philosophy which seeks to change how streets are used, perceived and experienced. The organisation builds on decades of international and local experience in re-designing and re-working streets and seeks to influence public life and policy related to streets in Cape Town and South Africa more broadly.

Job Title: Operation Coordinator
Job Location: Cape Town

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The purpose of the Operation Coordinator is the logistical and administrative arrangements of the defined activities.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and improve the operations plan for OS Days
• Manage the event permit process for OS Days
• Coordinate logistics for other OS events and activities
• Manage relationships with service providers
• Liaise with stakeholders interested in / affected by Open Streets activities
• Communicate with volunteers and other actors taking part on the day
• Document meetings, plans and agreements
• Keep track of agreed budgets and ensuring payments are made on time

Requirements:

• Passion for building an inclusive and sustainable city
• Familiarity with Open Streets activities
• Organising/event management experience
• A basic degree (Social science / Urban studies / Logistics / Events / Project management / Business Administration) or compensating relevant work experience
• Written and verbal communication skills in English (isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans a bonus)
• Attention to detail
• Organisational skills (creating and keeping deadlines, setting and meeting goals, decision-making, managing appointments, project-management)
• People skills
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to work in a changing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft package (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Right to work in South Africa

To apply, submit a detailed CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Application Deadline: 30th June, 2018