THEATRE MANAGER - GRAHAMSTOWN FOUNDATION

Festival city of Grahamstown needs full-time theatre/venue manager.

At the heart of the Festival City is the Guy Butler Theatre and several break-away venues within the 1820 Settlers National Monument in Grahamstown.

The Grahamstown Foundation seeks to appoint a dynamic full-time Theatre/Venue Manager to manage all productions and events held in the Guy Butler Theatre as well as the technical requirements for events held throughout the Monument. This diverse position requires a service-orientated individual who is able to assist with both technical and administrative duties as well as ensuring the smooth running of the theatre and its assets.

Ideally, applicants should have a B degree or diploma with seven years experience or Matric with 10 years experience in the theatre industry. Management experience is also required. Proven IT and theatre technology skills including lighting and sound design, and experience with advanced conference IT installations.

Application forms can be obtained from Liza Colloty on 046 603 1112/48 or fax 046 603 1173 or e-mailing liza@foundation.org.za or by visiting the Administration Office on the first floor in the 1820 Settlers National Monument.

Commencement date will be from mid-March to 1 April 2009. Closing date for applications forms and Curriculum Vitae is February 27, 2009.

The Foundation reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of a post. An application in itself will not entitle an applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to submit an official Foundation application form, and to meet the minimum requirements of the post, will result in applicants immediately disqualifying themselves for consideration.

Should no reply be received from the Foundation within one month of the closure of this advertisement the application must be considered unsuccessful.