JOBURG CITY THEATRES (JCT) VACANCIES - 11 JUNE 2026

JOBURG CITY THEATRES (JCT)

PERMANENT POSITION

GENERAL MANAGER: SOWETO THEATRE

The Joburg City Theatres (JCT), an entity of the City of Johannesburg that stimulates and operates Joburg Theatre, Roodepoort Theatre, and Soweto Theatre to provide integrated theatre management, is seeking a skilled and motivated General Manager: Soweto to join the JCT team.

Vacancy Reference : Ref No: GM/ST/06/2026 Designation : General Manager: Soweto Theatre Department : Governance Location : Soweto Theatre, Jabulani Reporting : Chief Operating Officer Salary : R64,033.65 (Basic Salary Excluding Benefits)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Grade 12 (NQF level 4)

· A relevant Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent tertiary qualification plus 15 years’ industry experience in Operations Management of which at least 8 years must have been at a senior management level;

or

· A relevant Degree (NQF 7) or equivalent tertiary qualification plus 10 years’ industry experience in Operations Management of which at least 5 years must have been at a senior management level.

· Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large operational environments.

· Strong financial and budgeting experience, including oversight of revenue, expenditure, supply chain management and reporting.

· Knowledge of governance, compliance, labour relations, disciplinary processes, and performance management.

· Demonstrated stakeholder management experience, especially within government, public entities, community structures, or corporate partnerships.

· Strategic planning and implementation capability.

· Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent report writing skills

· Work under pressure and unsociable hours

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Direct, develop, manage and implement the vision and mission of Soweto Theatre and provide leadership, direction and overall control of the operations of the theatre in building shareholder value, in a way consistent with the broad policy of the Board of Directors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Implement and monitor the operational requirements for the Soweto Theatre.

· Develop a sustainable business model and strategy.

· Manage the running of the theatre including the general maintenance of the theatre building, its stage machinery and its assets setting and maintaining excellent operating standards in both customer and client services.

· Lead the Soweto Theatre management team to deliver on required results.

· Identify and define the immediate, short- and long-term objectives/ plans associated with the provision of administrative support to Soweto.

· Design and implement work procedures, standards and performance outputs.

· Develop an effective marketing campaign and realization of revenue objectives.

· Upgrade and maintain the theatre infrastructure, systems and equipment to provide for the needs of high-quality productions.

· Coordinate and form partnerships for non-theatre programming

· Ensure that Soweto Theatre is easy to contact, and improve existing communication networks

Interested persons are requested to send their cover letter, detailed CV, recently certified copies of their qualifications and the Identity documents not longer than three months, quoting the relevant reference number to Samuel Nthelebofu, at the email address mentioned below:

Email : samueln@pinpointone.co.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:

Contact Person : Clive Viveiros

Tel.no : 011 325 5101

CLOSING DATE : 24 JUNE 2026

NOTE:

· JCT offers a market-related salary based on qualifications and experience.

· JCT is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to candidates who will promote representativity in line with JCT's Employment Equity targets.

· By submitting your application for a position at Joburg City Theatres, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the recruitment and selection and related process. In terms of the Recruitment and Selection Policy of Joburg City Theatres, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

· Qualification verification

· Criminal background check

· Employment history verification

· Identity Validation

· Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, and the evaluation results must be attached to the application.

· If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. JCT reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise the position.

EXTERNAL ADVERT

PERMANENT POSITION

GENERAL MANAGER: ROODEPOORT THEATRE

The Joburg City Theatres (JCT), an entity of the City of Johannesburg that stimulates and operates Joburg Theatre, Roodepoort Theatre, and Soweto Theatre to provide integrated theatre management, is seeking a skilled and motivated General Manager: Roodepoort to join the JCT team.

Vacancy Reference : Ref No: GM/RT/06/2026 Designation : General Manager: Roodepoort Theatre Department : Governance Location : Roodepoort Theatre, Florida Reporting : Chief Operating Officer Salary : R64,033.65 (Basic Salary Excluding Benefits)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Grade 12 (NQF level 4)

· A relevant Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent tertiary qualification plus 15 years’ industry experience in Operations Management of which at least 8 years must have been at a senior management level;

or

· A relevant Degree (NQF 7) or equivalent tertiary qualification plus 10 years’ industry experience in Operations Management of which at least 5 years must have been at a senior management level.

· Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large operational environments.

· Strong financial and budgeting experience, including oversight of revenue, expenditure, supply chain management and reporting.

· Knowledge of governance, compliance, labour relations, disciplinary processes, and performance management.

· Demonstrated stakeholder management experience, especially within government, public entities, community structures, or corporate partnerships.

· Strategic planning and implementation capability.

· Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent report writing skills.

· Work under pressure and unsociable hours.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Direct, develop, manage and implement the vision and mission of Roodepoort Theatre and provide leadership, direction and overall control of the operations of the theatre in building shareholder value, in a way consistent with the broad policy of the Board of Directors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement and coordinate strategies and operational enhancements aimed at ensuring that the theatre delivers high-impact services to customers.

Manage the running of the theatre including the general maintenance of the theatre building, its stage machinery and its assets setting and maintaining excellent operating standards in both customer and client services.

• Define, adjust, and manage personnel's key performance indicators, job design, and role boundaries against service delivery requirements.

• Design and implementation of work procedures, standards and performance outputs.

• Evaluate and comment on the applicability of specific key performance indicators and measures against outcomes detailed in the Roodepoort Theatre’s Business and Strategic Plans.

• Present a conceptual framework of current and future interventions necessary to support core service delivery areas with accurate information and records of work in progress.

• Developing an effective marketing campaign and realization of revenue objectives.

• Expansion and development of production capabilities and diversification of audience.

• Devise innovative ways to attract new audiences to the theatre.

• Upgrade and maintain the theatre’s infrastructure, systems and equipment to support high-quality productions.

• Coordinate and form partnerships for non-theatre programming (

• Monitor and evaluate all partnerships.