Wardrobe Supervisor at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide professional costume consultation and design for all productions, events and projects for the School of the Arts (SOA): Drama;
• Manufacture and source costumes for all productions, events and projects for the SOA: Drama; 
• Supervise the duties of Wardrobe staff and facilitate ongoing training/professional development opportunities; 
• Provide operational and technical management of the Wardrobe by developing and working effectively according to timelines and budgets; 
• Be responsible for reporting, actioning and following up on all matters related to Wardrobe maintenance, including its equipment; 
• Be responsible for all assets housed and utilised in the Wardrobe; 
• Contribute effectively as part of a larger production team; 
• Provide professional guidance to student directors and performers as part of their academic journey at the School of the Arts: Drama; 
• Provide administrative support related to productions, projects and events in the theatres for the School of the Arts: Drama; 
• Participate in the School of the Arts’ and the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to productions, projects, events and community engagement; 
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders within and outside the School of the Arts.     

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant National Diploma or fourth-year level qualification in the area of costume design;
• In-depth theoretical knowledge of costume design for various performance genres, styles and time periods;
• At least two years professional experience in costume design and manufacture for various performance media (including stage and screen);
• At least two years professional experience in Wardrobe supervision. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• In-depth theoretical and experiential knowledge of the operational and technical requirements of Wardrobe supervision/management;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Excellent language and communication skills;
• Appropriate computer skills;
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team;
• Administrative competence;
• A strong work ethic;
• Ability to adjust schedule and work flexible hours to accommodate production schedules. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience working in Wardrobe in the context of Higher Education; 
• Administrative experience in a professional context;
• Previous qualifications/courses completed in management;
• Previous award(s) in the field of costume design. 

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level  of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE: 16 January 2026