Assistant Stage Technicians at Joburg City Theatres

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in stage technical operations.
• Basic knowledge of lighting, sound, and rigging systems and equipment operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Knowledge of stage management software
• Ability to lift and move equipment.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in setting up and striking stage equipment (lighting, sound, rigging).
• Operate stage equipment under the guidance of senior technicians.
• Maintain and perform basic repairs on stage equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams to achieve desired technical outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Assist with event setup and teardown.
• Operate any stage, lighting and sound equipment within theatre when needed.
• Serve on all in-house productions and co-productions, responsible to the Senior Stage Technician
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Responsible for all Stage related operations/initiatives including those that will require travelling.
• Inspect hanging gear and make sure that it is safe to use and in good repair.
• Ensure safety cables are attached to all hanging gear.
• Ensure that scenery bars are in good working order and meets the required safety standards before use.
• Use computers and computer systems to write software, setup functions, enter data, and/or process information.