Theatre Superintendent needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The School of the Arts: Drama at the University of Pretoria seeks a Theatre Manager to contribute to the School’s vision to serve as a prominent academic hub in South Africa, fostering exceptional researchers, prolific creative minds, and celebrated artists. This full-time role supports the School of the Arts: Drama in a range of duties related to the operational and technical management of the Masker, Lier and Bok theatres for productions, projects and events of Drama and external users. The Theatre Manager also guides students towards becoming knowledgeable and confident practitioners in the behind-the-scenes world of theatre and performance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide operational and technical management of the Masker, Lier and Bok theatres;
• Provide robust logistical and technical support for all productions in the Masker, Lier and Bok theatres, including rigging, plotting and operation of lights and sound; 
• Be responsible for reporting, actioning and following up on all matters related to theatre maintenance, including the theatre venues and equipment; 
• Be responsible for all assets housed and utilised in the theatres; 
• Provide administrative support related to productions, projects and events in the theatres; 
• Provide selected theoretical and practical teaching at undergraduate levels in subject areas related to theatre management, such as theatre technologies and production management;
• Participate in the School of the Arts’ and the Department’s strategic initiatives relating to productions, projects, events and community engagement;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders within and outside the School of the Arts.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate fourth-year level qualification in the area of theatre and performance;
• At least three years professional experience in relevant theatre and performance production including: venue management, scheduling, technical support (light and sound), production logistics. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• In-depth theoretical and experiential knowledge of the operational and technical requirements of theatres;
• Strong leadership skills; 
• Excellent language and communication skills;
• Appropriate computer skills;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• Administrative competence;
• A strong work ethic;
• Able to work adjust schedule and work flexible hours to accommodate production schedules. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Teaching experience in subject areas related to theatre management, including theatre technologies and production management;
• Administrative experience in a professional context;
• Professional experience in lighting and sound design. 

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level  of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium

CLOSING DATE: 16 January 2026