Deadline:
August 23, 2019.
The Playhouse Company in Durban is looking
to fill the position of Production Manager.
The successful applicant will be responsible
for the following duties and responsibilities;
- To liaise with, the Artistic Director and
Designers regarding the initial planning and conceptualisation of a production;
- To draw up technical schedules, budgets,
get quotes, and pre-approve overtime in conjunction with Technical Manager;
- To complete coordination of all aspects
of a production, including continuous liaison with the Director of the show,
the Designer of the show Technical Manager, keeping within and creating
budgets, adhering to pre-approved overtime for lighting, sound, stage
management, workshops, stage crew and cast;
- Liaise with Mayville and Workshop Manager
to ensure that the sets are constructed timeously and per design;
- The monitoring and organising of
transport and loading/off- loading of all stage sets and props until they have
been set up;
- To exercise control over stage management
and crew allocated to relevant department;
- To exercise control over all costs
incurred.
The suitable incumbent should be able to
demonstrate that they meet the following minimum criteria;
Qualifications
& Experience:
- Be in possession of a Matric;
- A relevant tertiary qualification in
Theatre Technology or the Performing Arts, and/or 5- 10 years theatre
experience in Stage Management;
- A good working knowledge of Lighting,
Sound and or Décor building will be an advantage;
- Management/Supervisory experience is
essential;
Skills
and Competencies:
- Computer Literacy-MS office at
intermediate level;
- Good verbal and written communication
(excellent business report writing);
- Organised and able to meet deadlines,
- Attention to details;
- Functions effectively and independently
and able to take leadership role in a team;
- Good Financial Acumen.
This Job Specification indicates only the
main duties and responsibilities of the position and therefore is not intended
as an exhaustive list.
By applying for this position, you consent
in terms of Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) to your personal
information being obtained; utilised and stored by the company.
Candidates from previously disadvantaged
groups are encouraged to apply.
Interested people are invited to apply
using the Playhouse Company Job Portal (in “About” “Careers” then follow the
instructions) – see http://playhousecompany.com/career/
The deadline is Friday, August 23, 2019.
NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. In the event that you are not
contacted within three weeks of submitting your application, assume that your
application has been unsuccessful.
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