SMAC Gallery is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. The position is based out of the Cape Town gallery.

Salary: Dependent on experience , mid-level position

Job Type: permanent with 3 months’ probation

Monday – Friday, 9h00 – 17h00 and 2 Saturdays per month (10h00 – 15h00), with overtime during busy periods and exhibition openings.

Start: as soon as possible

Duties: (Include but not limited to)

• Artwork sales and post-sale client liaison
• Artist liaison, including assisting with production, logistics and communication
• Assisting with installations
• Managing the smooth day-to-day running of the gallery, including gallery administration, office supply orders, supplier liaison etc.
• Basic project management
• General artwork administration and artwork management
• Assisting with storeroom management
• Managing and updating gallery database
• Assisting with general gallery deliveries/collections in and around Cape Town area
• Assisting with general gallery design if needed – InDesign, Photoshop

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 -3 years’ work experience, with previous experience in the arts industry; this is non-negotiable
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English)
• Must be highly organized, professional and accurate
• Excellent administration skills, efficient and methodical with strong attention to detail
• Very strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Strong time management and planning skills and able to prioritise in a flexible manner
• Driver’s license & own car
• Contactable references are required
• Computer Literacy : Mac and Excel proficient
• Photoshop, InDesign (advantageous)
• Work well under pressure
• Trustworthy and loyal
• Strong work ethics
• Must be able to adapt to and implement systems/new processes