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PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF THE FREE STATE (PACOFS)
 
STAGE SERVICES MANAGER 
All-Inclusive Salary R 571 604 – R 850 503 

 
MIINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
• Minimum NQF level 7 / Bachelor’s degree in Sound or Lighting Engineering / Theatre Shows Productions / Theatre Stage Management or any related qualification. 
• At least 3 years’ experience in stage services or similar within a theatre or similar environment 
• Understanding and ability to work with theatre stage equipment. 
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work irregular hours. 
 
JOB SPECIFICATIONS 
• Breaking down a script, analysing and exploring the content and conducting relevant research; 
• Allocate permanent and freelance staff to each show in an effective and efficient way; 
• Communicating and liaising with all parties involved, including actors, the creative team, the production team and producers; 
• Familiarise staff members, visiting companies and creative teams with the different areas around the site, including basic instruction in fire alarm use and evacuation; 

• Oversee the delivery of stage management services for all productions including the daily setting up and smooth running of rehearsals and performances; 
• Ensure all work undertaken by the Stage Services Management Department complies with the Health & Safety policy and practices and with current Health and Safety Legislation; 
• Ensure the implementation of employment terms for stage management and freelance / contract staff; 
• Together with the Artistic Manager, manage a well-organised, clean, efficient and safe working environment in those areas used by stage management; 
• Monitor and control overtime as required and take responsibility for the processing of timesheets for the acting company and stage management; 
• Enter into performance contracts with staff and performance regularly; 
• Compile annual plans, budgets and quarterly reports. 
 
 
Please note: The above-mentioned salary range is all-inclusive and the entry level is only negotiable if the incumbent’s current earning is above the entry level. 
 
It is the responsibility of candidates with foreign qualifications to have them verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) ● PACOFS reserves the right not to make an appointment ● Failure to submit all the requested documents may result in the application not being considered ● PACOFS subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity ●If you have not been contacted within one month after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful
 
Applications consisting of a cover letter, comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, including certified copy of matric/Grade 12 certificate, and certified copy of ID should be hand delivered to the following address
Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) 
12 First Avenue 
Bloemfontein
 
Applications can be emailed tostagemanager@pacofs.co.za
 
Enquiries: Karabelo Morake 
Tel. No.: 051 447 7771 ext. 2271 
 
Closing date: 05 September 2021