The Market Theatre Foundation, an
internationally renowned arts and culture institution based in Johannesburg, seeks a highly motivated
and dynamic individual for the post of Production Manager.
Overview To assume responsibility that all technical
aspects of a show are carried out in a timely fashion, including scheduling the
set design, sound, lighting and set construction as well as ensuring all
technical details required by productions are implemented and taking
responsibility for any technical emergencies during performances. Ensure that
the Market Theatre keeps up with technological advances.
Requirements: Qualification in Project
Management; five years technical/production management experience, and extensive
networking in related fields aligned to the position.
Key Responsibilities include Production
Management and Scheduling; Financial, People and Asset Management and Reporting.
Skills and Experience: excellent written
and verbal communications; manage financial and budgetary requirements and to
compile financial reports as required within the Theatre disciplines; solid
management experience across cultural barriers, identify and develop talent
within the theatre; sound management of all conflict situations that occur in
the theatre environment which could include the actors in the production, technical
crew and stage managers.
Interested candidates should email their
CVs and certified copies of their certificates, including three contactable
referees, to hlubim@markettheatre.co.za
or send by post to PO Box 8656, Johannesburg, 2000.
The closing date is Monday, September 2, 2013
A competitive remuneration package will be
offered depending on experience. Candidates wishing to see the full job
description can obtain this from the Market Theatre website www.markettheatre.co.za
Correspondence will be limited to
short-listed candidates only.