Fresh Jobs at Artscape Theatre Centre

Purpose:

• Manages various aspects of work in the Office of the CEO and provides professional administrative support.

Main Duties:

• Administering all correspondence, documents and reports
• Managing the diary and public interface of the CEO
• Plans and executes social functions as required by the CEO
• Liaising with clients (internal and external) as required by the CEO
• Assisting to coordinate certain Public Relations functions as required by the CEO
• Ensures that a database of key stakeholders is created and maintained
• Ensures that key stakeholders are advised of any matters requiring urgent attention
• Responsible for projects / events management as required by the CEO
• Analyses business performance and related statistics for inclusion in consolidated reports
• Researches, compiles and formats information into spreadsheets
• Responds to executive requests for documentation and information relating to analysis and reporting
• Ensures that information systems are in place to access/record new information
• Attends strategic / stakeholder meetings on behalf of CEO
• Analyses and assist the Executive in managing priorities

Educational Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant Tertiary qualification
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• The successful candidate would be computer literate especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Further Requirements

• The candidate will possess exceptional communication skills with the correct writing style for various situations
• The ideal candidate is a conceptual and analytical thinker who can take the initiative in building partnerships
• Be prepared to work flexible hours
• Candidate must be articulate in two or three of the Western Cape’s predominant languages
• (i.e. English, Afrikaans, IsiXhosa) with English being the required language

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Purpose: 
Installs, maintains, repairs electrical wiring and industrial machinery. Ensures compliance to relevant regulations.

Main Duties:

• Carries out inspections as per maintenance plan
• Ensures workshop tools and assets are maintained within agreed standards
• Determines spare parts, material requirements and any special equipment necessary to complete work order
• Checks that the equipment is working in accordance with the designers plan
• Conducts test to diagnose and determine the cause of equipment breakdown
• Tests circuits and functionality of new components
• Conduct root case analysis in case of machinery failure
• Service and repairs lighting equipment
• Ensures compliance to SHE regulations, policies and practices
• Tests emergency equipment
• Installs electrical circuitry
• Tests circuits and functionality of new components
• Performs routine electrical tasks
• Designs layout for integrated circuits, according to engineering specifications
• Tests all equipment for productions
• Completes log books, time sheets and related documents

Educational Requirements

• Standard 10 (Grade 12) / N3 or equivalent.
• 5 years relevant experience
• Computer literate
• Must be in possession of a Installation Electrical Certificate (Wireman’s License)

Further Requirements

• Documented experience within the above mentioned field.
• Working on and programming of PLC’s will be a good advantage
• The candidate must be flexible and prepared to work overtime when required.
• Possess a valid code 8 drivers license

Closing date: 26 March 2024

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Purpose:

• Plans, co-ordinates all production activity and supervises a team of experienced theatre technicians

Main Duties:
Schedule

• Create production schedules
• Monitor and minimize overtime

Managing production personnel

• supervise production personnel, in consultation with the Director Operations when appropriate

Production Liaison

• Attend production meetings.
• Facilitate clear communication throughout the production process

Production Support

• Work closely with directors and designers to ensure that all production requirements are met
• Assist production with hands-on projects including (but not limited to) special effects, video and projections, , sourcing and researching materials and techniques
• Organise and supervise load-in, set ups, change overs, strikes and load out
• Ensure smooth changes of rehearsal and performances

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance to Health and Safety regulations
• Address safety hazards

Facility Management

• Responsible for the general up keeping of the stage areas
• Ensure the safe keeping and handling of equipment

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Thorough knowledge of all areas of theatrical production including lighting and sound
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel

Further Requirements

• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Basic knowledge in Labour / Industrial Relations
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of the Performing Arts, Theatre and related fields

Closing date: 26 March 2024

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Purpose: 

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment.

Main Duties:

• Conducts maintenance and repairs on all mechanical equipment
• Conducts root cause analysis in case of machinery failure
• Conducts tests to diagnose and determine the cause of equipment breakdown
• Isolates, removes and replaces defective components
• Sets up and operates various machines/equipment to produce fabricated items
• Fabricates and / or modifies parts
• Ensures compliance with current health and safety legislation
• Conducts safety checks
• Operates equipment and stage machinery
• Carries out inspection as per maintenance plan
• Ensures workshop tools and assets are maintained within agreed standards
• Performs general administration

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent relevant work experience
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: completed a recognized apprenticeship (Fitter & Turner)
• A minimum of 4 - 6 years’ experience as a mechanical technician

Further Requirements

• The candidate must be able to operate equipment and various stage machinery
• The candidate should have welding experience
• Possess a valid code 8 driver’s license
• The candidate must be able to use his/her initiative and a problem solving ability
• The candidate must be articulate in two or three of the Western Cape’s predominant
• languages (i.e. English, Afrikaans, IsiXhosa)

Closing date: 26 March 2024

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Purpose: 

• To perform all stage management tasks.

Main Duties:

• Mark the rehearsal room floor as per designer ground plan
• Ensures the smooth running of productions in area of specialised skill
• Studies videos, scripts, scores and cd’s as appropriate to the production
• Ensures that props and rehearsal costumes are available as required
• Ensures compliance to all Health & Safety regulations in areas of specialised skill
• Ensures that the technical crew have full knowledge of scene changes
• Keeps the Director informed about any existing or potential problems
• Liaises with the set designer, lighting designer and directors to ensure the smooth running of rehearsals
• Keep records of each production and completes performance reports
• Regulates rehearsal schedules in accordance with Artscape policy
• Checks that scenes are set up and that scene changes are made
• Calls cues and ensures that they are carried out
• Educational Requirements
• The candidate must be matriculated
• Computer literacy (MS Word / Excel)

Further Requirements

• 5 years’ experience as a stage manager
• The candidate must be flexible and prepared to work overtime when required
• Knowledge of basic first aid would be to your advantage
• Music literacy would be advantageous

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Purpose: 

• Provides administrative support to the Marketing sub-unit and ensures compliance with relevant company policies and procedures

Main Duties:

• Assist with managing social media channels
• Assist with updating information on Artscape’s website
• Maintains Artscape’s electronic photo archives
• Assist with newspaper advertisement bookings with various newspaper houses
• Design of in-house invitations, posters, publicity material
• Collates all artwork/imagery for the Artscape events calendar and supplies to
• Organizes collection and delivery of print materials
• Ensures that all print materials are distributed by an outsourced company
• Assist with video and photography for various events

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing / Advertising
• Knowledge of Adobe (or similar) creative suite is required
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Further Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Goal orientation
• Creative and analytical ability
• Financial management skills, including drawing up and managing budgets
• Stakeholders relationship management
• Knowledge of the Performing Arts, Theatre and related fields will be advantageous

Closing date: 15 March 2024

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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

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Purpose: 

• To co-ordinate, populate and project manage social media content for all productions and events taking place at Artscape. This will include, but not limited to, capturing footage of production rehearsals, workshops, launch events, opening nights, participant vox pops,etc.

Main Duties:

• Works with the marketing team to develop a social media plan and implements the plan
• Manages the social media channels and social media platforms
• Assist with social media management with large projects, events and community engagement
• Assist with creation of new content for audience interaction
• Compile content for the copy on social media platforms
• Re-design graphics and images for social media platforms
• Edit text to synopsis requirement
• Retrieve respective reports to assist with performance measurements across various social media channels

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing / Advertising / Graphic Design / Design
• Relevant experience in managing social media channels
• Knowledge of Adobe (or similar) creative suite is an advantage
• Knowledge of imagery and video content manipulation like GIFs, editing and sound insertion would be advantageous
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Further Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Goal orientation
• Creative and analytical ability
• Young and energetic
• Be connected with social media influencers
• Knowledge of the Performing Arts, Theatre and related fields will be advantageous

Closing date: 15 March 2024

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Purpose:

•  Ensures compliance to company procurement policy and procedures and assists in the execution of the compliance function.

Main Duties:

• Assist with the procurement of specialized good or services over 100K
• Review of deviations and assist end users with compiling of deviations
• Compilation of BBBEE and pricing score sheets
• Assist new suppliers to register on the CSD as per self help guide.
• Capture purchase orders
• Assist end users with writing procurement specifications
• Liaise with all suppliers on credit terms and credit applications
• Complete and process all credit applications from suppliers
• Do the relevant follow-ups as the status of the applications
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of project plans for all tenders/bids
• Setting up various bid committees
• Arrange and attend compulsory and non-compulsory site meetings
• Compiling of appointment letters for bid committees
• Compiling of various bid committee minutes and submissions
• Draft and place adverts in media/government gazette and NT eportal
• Review all completed purchase order
• Assist SCM Manager with contract management
• Keeping record of contract spend as per contract register
• Capture of monthly expenditure of listed contracts
• Provide feedback to end users on contract value spent

Educational Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Public Management

Further Requirements

• Must be computer literate in MS EXCEL and MS Word
• 3 years’ experience in a highly complex office environment