ARTSCAPE THEATRE CENTRE VACANCIES

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ASSISTANT SOUND TECHNICIAN – AD-HOC 
Remuneration will be aligned to the company remuneration policy 
SHORT TERM CONTRACT 
Reporting to: Head of Sound 
 
Purpose: To perform all technical sound duties 
 
Main Duties: 

• Rigs sound equipment for productions, events and functions in accordance with the designers plan 
• Operate sound equipment during rehearsals and performances 
• Conducts sound checks before productions 
• Balances sound at sound balancing rehearsals 
• Ensures compliance to all Health and Safety regulations 
• Ensures that equipment is kept clean and operational 
• Strikes all sound equipment and returns to stores 

 
Educational Requirements 

• A matric certificate or equivalent is an advantage. 
• A Sound engineering or related tertiary qualification would be to your advantage.
• Computer literacy would be advantageous. 

 
Further Requirements 

• Documented experience within the above mentioned field. 
• The candidate must be flexible and prepared to work overtime when required. 

 
 
Closing date: 07 November 2023 
 
Interested applicants may forward their Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter to Zandile Mbizela in the Human Resources Department by E-mail: Hradmin@artscape.co.za, Post: Artscape, PO Box 4107, Cape Town, 8000. 
Artscape supports the principles of Affirmative Action and the provisions of the Employment Equity Act. 
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
 
 
 

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PRODUCTION MANAGER – AD-HOC
Remuneration will be aligned to the company remuneration policy 
SHORT TERM CONTRACT 
Reporting to: Director Operations 
 
Purpose: Plans, co-ordinates all production activity and supervises a team of experienced theatre technicians 
 
Main Duties: 

• Schedule
• Create production schedules 
• Monitor and minimize overtime 
• Managing production personnel 
• Hire, contract and supervise, in consultation with the Director Operations when appropriate 
• Production Liaison 
• Attend production meetings. 
• Facilitate clear communication throughout the production process 
• Production Support 
• Work closely with directors and designers to ensure that all production requirements are met 
• Assist production with hands-on projects including (but not limited to) special effects, video and projections, purchasing, sourcing and researching materials and techniques 
• Organise and supervise load-in, set ups, change overs, strikes and load out 
• Ensure smooth changes of rehearsal and performances 
• Human Resources 
• Responsible for HR documentation for all ad-hoc personnel 
• Evaluate performance of reporting staff 
• Maintain discipline-take appropriate discipline when required 
• Health & Safety 
• Ensure compliance to Health and Safety regulations 
• Address safety hazards 
• Facility Management 
• Responsible for the general up keeping of the stage areas 
• Ensure the safe keeping and handling of equipment 

 
Educational & Experience Requirements 

• Matric Certificate 
• Thorough knowledge of all areas of theatrical production including lighting and sound 
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel 

 
Further Requirements 

• Ability to work well under pressure 
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Strong leadership skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Problem solving skills 
• Ability to lead and motivate a team 
• Basic knowledge in Labour / Industrial Relations 
• Valid driver’s license 
• Knowledge of the Performing Arts, Theatre and related fields 

 
 
Closing date: 07 November 2023 
 
Interested applicants may forward their Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter to Zandile Mbizela the Human Resources Department by E-mail: Hradmin@artscape.co.za, Post: Artscape, PO Box 4107, Cape Town, 8000. Artscape supports the principles of Affirmative Action and the provisions of the Employment Equity Act. 
If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.



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STAGE MANAGER – AD-HOC 
Remuneration will be aligned to the company remuneration policy 
SHORT TERM CONTRACT 
Reporting to: Director Operations 
 
Purpose: To perform all stage management tasks. 
 
Main Duties: 

• Mark the rehearsal room floor as per designer ground plan 
• Ensures the smooth running of productions in area of specialised skill 
• Studies videos, scripts, scores and cd’s as appropriate to the production 
• Ensures that props and rehearsal costumes are available as required 
• Ensures compliance to all Health & Safety regulations in areas of specialised skill
• Ensures that the technical crew have full knowledge of scene changes 
• Keeps the Director informed about any existing or potential problems 
• Liaises with the set designer, lighting designer and directors to ensure the smooth running of rehearsals 
• Keep records of each production and completes performance reports 
• Regulates rehearsal schedules in accordance with Artscape policy 
• Checks that scenes are set up and that scene changes are made 
• Calls cues and ensures that they are carried out 

 
Educational Requirements 

• The candidate must be matriculated 
• Computer literacy (MS Word / Excel) 

 
Further Requirements 

• 5 years’ experience as a stage manager 
• The candidate must be flexible and prepared to work overtime when required 
• Knowledge of basic first aid would be to your advantage 
• Music literacy would be advantageous 

 
 
Interested applicants may forward their Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter to Zandile Mbizela in the Human Resources Department by E-mail: Hradmin@artscape.co.za, Post: Artscape, PO Box 4107, Cape Town, 8000. 
 
Closing date: 07 November 2023 
 
Artscape supports the principles of Affirmative Action and the provisions of the Employment Equity Act. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.