Assistant Stage Technician X 2 needed at Joburg City Theatres

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12 or equivalent. 
• 1+ year of experience in stage technical operations. 
• Basic knowledge of lighting, sound, and rigging systems. 
• Experience with stage management software 
• Physical ability to lift and move equipment. 
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.  

Primary Function 

• To assist the technical teams in the setup, operation, and maintenance of stage equipment for live events, productions, and installations. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Assist in setting up and striking stage equipment (lighting, sound, rigging). 
• Operate stage equipment under the guidance of senior technicians. 
• Maintain and perform basic repairs on stage equipment. 
• Collaborate with production teams to achieve desired technical outcomes. 
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations. 
• Assist with event setup and teardown. 
• Operate any stage, Lighting and sound equipment within theatre when needed. 
• Serve on all in-house productions and co-productions, responsible to the Senior Stage Technician 
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. 
• Responsible for all Stage related operations/initiatives including those that will require travelling. 
• Inspect periodically hanging gear and make sure that it is safe to use and in good repair. 
• Ensure safety cables are attached to all hanging gear. 
• Ensure that scenery bars are in good working order and meets the required safety 
• Use computers and computer systems to write software, setup functions, enter data, and/or process information.