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Position Title:  Technical Production Manager, Baxter Theatre, Humanities

Requisition ID:  811
Department:  Faculty of Humanities
City:  Cape Town

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER

Baxter Theatre Centre

(Payclass 10, Permanent)

Humanities

 

The Baxter Theatre Centre at the University of Cape Town invites applications for the post of a Technical Production Manager. This is a permanent post with the appointment commencing as soon as possible.

 

The Technical Production Manager is responsible for all technical aspects related to the Baxter Theatre venues. The manager will practically oversee and engage in set ups of all events and shows at the Baxter Theatre. They will be required to manage all technical crew and stage managers. They will be responsible for the practical implementation of sound, lights, audio visual and stage set ups.

 

This post will report to the Production Manager.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Degree or an advanced Technical Diploma in Theatre & Performance Arts or a relevant technical field at NQF level 7.
  • At least eight years’ recent and relevant working experience within a medium to large theatre, events company, or theatre services company.
  • Theatre production, maintenance, and project management skills
  • Extensive practical skill of Sound engineering, sound protocols, Sound equipment and QLab.
  • Extensive practical knowledge of Lighting, audio visual and stage equipment and set ups.
  • A high level of computer literacy (MS Office, email, Excel
  • Strong and recent management and supervisory experience
  • Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.
  • The ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Sound analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

 

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

  • An extensive working knowledge of a large theatre that is a both a receiving house and producing house.
  • Knowledge of programming on lighting consoles, sound desks and AV equipment.
  • Knowledge of health and safety standards and current compliance legislation.
  • Operational experience on working on both AutoCAD

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • To compile and source the technical specs and requirements on all productions.
  • To practically implement these requirements.
  • To oversee the smooth technical operations of all productions and events.
  • To practically set up sound designs and equipment and manage the operations of these.
  • To practically set up all audio-visual equipment, lighting and stage equipment/sets.
  • To ensure the set-up of all above technical aspects within deadlines and the smooth running for the performance period.
  • To manage the theatre production team in absence of the production manager.
  • To supervise the construction of any sets and the sourcing of props and costumes for the production.
  • Arrange for the transportation of sets, costumes, and props to and from venues both locally and internationally.
  • To ensure all theatre lighting, sound, AV equipment, production tools and machinery is maintained in good working condition.

 

The annual cost of employment for 2024 including benefits is between R 612 625 and R 720 734.

 

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za). View (For Internal Applicants) and View  (For external applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

 

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

 

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
  • Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

 

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

 

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and references may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.  The successful candidate would be required to undergo a medical examination.

 

 

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Mr Ian Petersen at recruitment02@uct.ac.za or 021 650 2163.

                          

Closing date:              23rd  September 2024                             

 

Website:                    https://baxter.uct.ac.za/

 

 

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

 

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

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