The Joburg City Theatres (JCT) is an entity of the City of Johannesburg that operates Joburg Theatre (Braamfontein), Roodepoort Theatre
and Soweto Theatres in order to provide the integrated management of world class theatre venues and a high quality entertaining, innovative
and inclusive programme which serves diverse communities.
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Computer Literacy: Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Internet and any other applications require to perform duties.
5 years’ experience in the theatre environment / industry
Primary function
The Senior Manager: Programming is responsible for leading, developing, and delivering a diverse, high-quality, and financially sustainable theatre and cultural programme at Soweto Theatre.
The role ensures alignment with JCT’s strategic priorities, City of Johannesburg mandates, audience development objectives, and long-term sustainability, while strengthening local, national, and international partnerships.
Key responsibilities:
Implement JCT’s approved artistic and programming strategy.
Translate organisational strategy into annual and multi-year programming plans.
Identify, curate, and commission productions aligned to JCT’s vision, audience strategy, and business plan.
Plan and manage application, adjudication, and implementation of performing arts residencies and special projects.
Lead the end-to-end producing function for in-house, co-produced, and hosted productions.
Negotiate and issue contracts in line with JCT policies and delegations of authority.
Coordinate rehearsals, technical schedules, press nights, and opening events.
Act as the central liaison between creative teams, technical departments, marketing, box office, and operations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with artists, producers, funders, embassies, festivals, and cultural institutions.
Represent JCT in industry forums, festivals, and stakeholder engagements.
Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, mid-year, and annual programming reports.
Manage tenant leases, venue bookings, and compliance with rental agreements.
Compile and submit close-out reports for all productions and projects.
Ensure accurate record-keeping for contracts, royalties, and production documentation
Oversee programming for the Mobile Theatre Truck and Theatre Park activations.
Develop and submit annual and production-specific budgets for approval.
Ensure alignment between programming objectives, budgets, and revenue targets.
Monitor production income and expenditure against approved budgets.
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