Theatre Technician (P10) (Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture: Department of Arts & Culture)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.
- Operate or oversee operation of theatre equipment for all internal and external productions, concerts, events, festivals, seminars and conferences across all campuses;
- Stage management of selected internal and external productions, concerts, events, festivals, seminars and conferences;
- Management, coordination and training of the technical crew and backstage staff;
- Maintenance of all UJ Arts & Culture's venues, facilities and equipment across all campuses;
- Administration including sourcing and processing quotations, preparation of schedules, delegation of crew duties and communications with internal departments regarding productions, concerts, events, festivals, seminars and conferences; and
- Act as UJ Arts & Culture Health & Safety Officer.
Minimum requirements
- Stage Management Diploma / Advanced Certificate;
- Five years' experience and proven track record in technical operations and managing technical crews;
- Good written and verbal communications skills; and
- Advanced knowledge of theatre technical equipment.
- Theatre Technology or Stage Craft qualification
- Excellent technical ability;
- Interpersonal skills; and
- Time management skills.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
