Performing Arts Facilitators

Choir | Dance | Music | Drama

Organisation: Be the Salt & Light NPC
Location: Western Cape, Cape Town Area (Project-based opportunities)
Employment Type: Independent Contractor / Project-Based (Funding Dependent)

About Us

Be the Salt & Light NPC is a registered South African non-profit organisation (established in 2023) with over 23 years of professional experience in the performing arts and community development sector.

We believe in the power of Applied Theatre and the Performing Arts to promote healing, education, awareness, personal development and social transformation. Our programmes use theatre, music, dance and choir as creative tools to empower individuals and communities, particularly vulnerable groups.

We are currently building a database of experienced Performing Arts Professionals for future funded programmes and projects across South Africa.

Who We're Looking For

We invite passionate and experienced professionals in the following disciplines to submit their CVs:

• Choir Facilitators
• Dance Teachers
• Music Teachers
• Drama / Theatre Practitioners
• Applied Theatre Practitioners
• Performing Arts Educators

Successful applicants will be added to our professional database and contacted when suitable funded opportunities become available.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts, Music, Drama, Dance, Education or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' professional experience in your discipline.
• Experience facilitating workshops or teaching groups.
• Passion for community development and the arts.
• Willingness to work with vulnerable individuals and communities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Experience With Any of the Following Will Be an Advantage

Applicants with experience working with one or more of these groups are encouraged to apply:

• Children and youth at risk
• Schools and educational communities
• Persons with disabilities
• Survivors of trauma or gender-based violence
• Vulnerable families
• Community-based organisations
• Substance abuse recovery programmes
• Correctional services
• Elderly communities
• Rural and underserved communities

Our Methodology

Our programmes use Applied Theatre and the performing arts as a medium for:

• Emotional healing
• Personal growth
• Education and awareness
• Social cohesion
• Leadership development
• Life skills
• Community transformation

How to Apply

Please email the following:

• A maximum 3-page CV
• A recent professional photograph
• A short cover letter outlining your experience and passion for arts-based community development

Email: hello@bethesaltandlight.org

Subject Line: Performing Arts Database Application – [Your Discipline]

Please Note

This is not an immediate employment opportunity. Successful applicants will be added to our professional database and contacted as project funding is secured and relevant positions become available.

If you are passionate about using the performing arts to inspire healing, restore hope and transform lives, we would love to hear from you.

Be the Salt that Heals. Be the Light that Guides.

Pay: R300,00 - R400,00 per hour

Work Location: In person