- Stellenbosch
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Technical
- Reference: LSW05/275/1024
Vacancy Details
Employer: Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Drama
Junior Theatre Technician
Ref. LSW05/275/1024
Duties:
• General maintenance and management of props and décor storerooms, including inventory control.
• Managing bookings of props and décor by staff and students.
• Assigned assistance during pre- and post-production processes (rentals and departmental).
• Support for staff and students regarding teaching, assessment and research activities.
• Assisting the chief theatre technician to set up and operate lights and sound/AV equipment.
• Regular meetings with the departmental chair, chief theatre technician and venue manager.
• Assisting in general housekeeping duties of the Department.
• Scheduled duty as a technician during productions and rentals at the Adam Small Theatre Complex, also after hours.
• Adhering to and enforcing all relevant Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Interacting with students, staff, and the public.
Required Skills
- Relevant Post-School Qualification.
- Experience In Safe Set Construction Techniques.
- Experience In Props Manufacturing And Maintenance.
Candidate Requirements
Requirements:
• Relevant post-school qualification.
• Experience in safe set construction techniques.
• Experience in props manufacturing and maintenance.
• Knowledge of setting-up and operating lighting, sound, and AV equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Computer competency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Proven administrative skills.
• Flexibility to work according to the Adam Small Theatre Complex and the Department's operational hours.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver’s licence.
Recommendations:
• Post-school qualification in the technical aspects of theatre.
• Knowledge of and experience in set design.
• Experience in setting up and operating lighting, sound, and AV equipment in theatre venues.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• “Working at Heights” certification.
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About Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University is recognised as one of the four top research universities in South Africa. It takes pride in the fact that it has one of the country’s highest proportions of postgraduate students of which almost ten percent are international students.
The University lies in the picturesque Jonkershoek Valley in the heart of the Western Cape Winelands. The University has ten faculties, of which eight – AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Science, Theology and the larger part of Economic and Management Sciences - are located on the main campus in Stellenbosch with the Faculty of Health Sciences situated on the Tygerberg campus and the Faculty of Military Science in Saldanha. The University's Business School is situated at the Bellville Park campus.
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