Project Managers at Artscape Theatre Centre

Purpose: 

• Plans, executes and controls activities for allocated projects. It is important to note that the projects means theatre stage productions and related events such as book launches and workshops

Main Duties:

• Develops and prepares a Logistics Plan for projects
• Attends all relevant project meetings
• Ensures that project logistic requirements are met
• Ensures the project marketing plan is executed
• Ensures all participants are briefed regarding project timeframes
• Ensures that all vendors are in place for the project
• Executes all elements of project workplan
• Logs all project risks in Risk Register and places on project meeting agenda
• Ensures that all changes to scope of project are approved and implements changes
• Checks issue register and follows up on any outstanding issues
• Manages the closure of each projects
• Completes project debriefing documentation

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Matric
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Extensive relevant experience in management of theatre productions and/or events
• The candidate must be computer literate especially in MS Word and Microsoft Excel,

Further Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizing skills
• Must be pro-active and have a problem solving ability
• Must be articulate in two or three of the Western Cape’s predominant languages (i.e. English, Afrikaans, IsiXhosa)
• A good command of the written English language
• The candidate must be flexible and prepared to work overtime as and when required
• Knowledge of the industry and a passion for the arts would be advantageous

Closing date: 15 March 2024