Job Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : May 05, 2025Quick Recommended Links
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Research & Data Analysis
- Conduct research on best practices in placemaking, public space activation, and urban design.
- Monitor and analyze open space initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvements and innovation.
- Facilitate, track and evaluate project impact using a test-and-learn approach, ensuring continuous assessment and refinement.
- Assist in the development and execution of placemaking projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and roll-out on site.
- Support project planning by managing timelines, tracking milestones, and maintaining detailed project documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and development, to integrate placemaking strategies into broader precinct initiatives.
- Ensure the successful execution of public realm enhancements, which could include projects related to seating, signage, shading, play areas, and public art installations.
- Recordkeeping, and tracking of projects and project material
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including artists, designers, businesses, and city officials when called upon as required on a project-by-project basis.
- Support outreach efforts by assisting with community consultations, ensuring inclusivity and consensus-building.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and written content for newsletters, websites, and social media to document and share project insights.
- Facilitate clear and professional communication across all channels, including emails, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
- Identifying and report on trends in the industry/ best practice, as well as conceptualize creative ways to communicate V&A projects and installations in fun and relevant ways on social/digital media.
- Record, track, and organize project progress, ensuring efficient workflow and documentation.
- Support budget management by tracking expenses and preparing financial reports where relevant
- Assist with management of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring seamless task transitions and adherence to deadlines.
- Uphold professionalism in all interactions, setting clear expectations and maintaining accountability.
- Assist in managing the Placemaking Furniture kit and moving these across the property.
- Align all work with the V&A Waterfront strategies (such as commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and engaging public spaces).
- Occasionally assist with facilitation of events and brand activations.
- Relevant Tertiary Degree (e.g. Urban Studies/Planning/ Design)
- Urban Studies, Planning and/or Design experience/ knowledge would be advantageous
- Community and Social Development experience would be advantageous
- Experience/ and or involvement in Committees, Community Groups, Student Structures/ Team Sports Tourism
- Leadership experience
- Administrative / Management jobs
