Chief Operating Officer

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Artist Proof Studio is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for a full-time, permanent role in Johannesburg. The COO will lead the organization, focusing on art education, printmaking, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring financial sustainability and operational effectiveness in a nonprofit context. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and significant management experience within the art sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in art education or a commercial art organization.
• 5 years proven management experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance.
• Ensure operational excellence and effectiveness.
• Manage financial stewardship.

Skills

Leadership

Financial stewardship

Stakeholder engagement

Human Resource management

Operational management

Education

Tertiary qualification in visual art

Training or qualification in printmaking

Job description

• Artist Proof Studio
  
  

Chief Operating Officer at Artist Proof Studio

• Deadline:
  
  

27 June 2025

• Region:
  
  

Johannesburg

• Type of employment:
  
  

Full time

Job Description

Artist Proof Studio is looking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer in a full-time, permanent role.

Job Purpose: Working closely with the Executive Director, and accountable to the Board of Directors, the Chief Operating Officer serves as the strategic leader and prudent operational manager responsible for the performance of Artist Proof Studio, including art education, printmaking, art sales, and engagement with patrons and corporate partners.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and governance
• Financial stewardship
• Stakeholder engagement
• Human Resource management
• Operational excellence and effectiveness
• Development and sustainability of APS values and social impact purpose
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

Education and experience

• Tertiary qualification in visual art with specific training and / or qualification in printmaking.
• Three to five years’ experience in art education and / or in a commercial art organisation.
• Five years proven management experience at an institutional level in a not-for-profit environment, preferably a Public Benefit Organisation.
  
  

Knowledge, skills, and personal attributes

• Sound knowledge in disciplines relevant to the operational management of Artist Proof Studio as a centre of printmaking excellence and art education serving a public benefit purpose.
• Knowledge of the local and international. commercial art marketplace trends and practices.
• Resilient, resourceful, optimistic and energetic leader and manager with the ability to grow and sustain the Studio financially.
• Ability to connect authentically across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Effective performance management and development skills.
  
  

Artist Proof Studio is an equal opportunity employer. Artist Proof Studio reserves the right not to fill the position. Artist Proof Studio will only consider applications of candidates who meet the inherent requirements of the position. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview. Only those candidates who are short-listed for the position will be notified.

How to apply

The position is open to both internal and external applicants.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements and wish to be considered, must apply through the link below no later than 27 June 2025.

Apply Here

In line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) Artist Proof Studio will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this position. Reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information used in the recruitment process. By submitting your application for this position, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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• Date posted:
  
  

23 June 2025

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