Senior Chamber Musician: First Violin (Artistic leader of Odeion String Quartet) at University of the Free State

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform as first violinist in the Odeion String Quartet (OSQ).
• Provide artistic leadership within the quartet, including annual concert planning.
• Do regular rehearsals and performances, including national and international tours, arts festivals, and professional recordings.

Additional duties include:

• Teach services (limited to 8 hours per week) at the Odeion School of Music (OSM).
• Involvement in community service activities.
• Provide assistance in OSM orchestral productions, marketing, and student recruitment at schools.
• Teach and perform related activities in the Mangaung Strings Project in terms of a partnership agreement with the University.
• Availability and participation in the part-time Free State Symphony Orchestra (FSSO) in a position determined by the FSSO at extra remuneration.
• Management Role: The successful candidate may or may not be appointed as the Head of Department of the Odeion String Quartet, with relevant management responsibilities.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Music on NQF level 7.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in professional chamber music playing.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience of professional playing in a symphony orchestra
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience up to advanced levels.

Recommendations:

• Experience of playing as an artistic leader in a string quartet.
• Experience of playing in a principal position in a professional symphony orchestra.

Competencies

Key Competencies required:

Results-oriented.

• The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. 

Strategic thinking.

• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Business Acumen.

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading.

• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions.

• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
• The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision.