Placemaking Project Assistant
Placemaking Project Assistant
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Job Description
The Placemaking Project Assistant will support the planning design and implementation of public space projects that enhance the place experience of the V&A Waterfront. This role provides handson experience in urban placemaking cultural programming and project coordination. The incumbent will be involved in research stakeholder engagement administrative tracking and project ensuring that public spaces are inclusive vibrant and wellmaintained.
This role is ideal for a motivated graduate eager to develop experience in placemaking urban design and public space management within one of South Africas most dynamic waterfront precincts
Job Objectives:
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 testandlearn approach ensuring continuous assessment and refinement.
Project Coordination & Implementation
- Assist in the development and of placemaking projects ensuring alignment with strategic goals and rollout on site.
- Support project planning by managing timelines tracking milestones and maintaining detailed project documentation.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including marketing operations and development to integrate placemaking strategies into broader precinct initiatives.
- Ensure the successful 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
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including artists designers businesses and city officials when called upon as required on a projectbyproject basis.
- Support outreach efforts by assisting with community consultations ensuring inclusivity and consensusbuilding.
- 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 inperson 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.
Administrative & Financial Support
- Record track and organize project progress ensuring efficient workflow and documentation.
- Support budget management by tracking expenses and preparing financial reports where relevant
MultiProject Management & Professionalism
- 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.
Educational Requirements
- Relevant Tertiary Degree (e.g. Urban Studies/Planning/ Design)
Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge and passion for the intersection of culture community and economic development.
- Public spaces urban planning and urban design urban regeneration and placemaking; and how these concepts shape urban spaces and influence everyday lives
- Consumer behaviour and insights
- Community organizations involvement and engagement
- International and national urban trends (e.g. public space management arts culture urban issues accessibility)
- Branding signage and wayfinding
- Policy and strategy creation
- Project management and programme development
- Reporting tools and processes; and evaluation/tracking of existing processes and projects
Skills Requirements
- Strategic Thinking & ProblemSolving skills
- Creativity and an Eye for aesthetics
- Independent & Team Collaboration Works efficiently alone and with others.
- Project Management develops actions and tracks progress meets deadlines.
- Communication Strong written presentation and correspondence skills.
- Organization & Multitasking Manages multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Community & Design Knowledge Familiarity with global local projects initiatives art and design.
- Administration ability to manage budgeting scheduling and documents.
- Adaptability & ProblemSolving Navigate complex multistakeholder projects and changing urban conditions.
- Emotional intelligence & relationshipfocused
Experience Requirements
- 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
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Contract
