Technical Coordinator at Stellenbosch University

About the Job

Duties/Pligte Toyota SU Woordfees:
The incumbent is responsible for the technical management of the arts festival. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the technical budget;
• Preparing documentation for suppliers for tenders and closed quotes;
• Negotiating with suppliers;
• Responsible for the technical set-up of all venues, including audio and lighting, AV, draping, raking, seating plans, and providing behind the scenes services;
• Liaising with all artists performing at the festival about their specific technical needs;
• Providing practical assistance to artists and productions before and during the festival;
• Assisting the Director with scheduling the festival programme;
• All scheduling information for the printed festival guide and online programme information;
• Scheduling move-in and technical set-ups as well as communication and negotiation regarding move-in's to approximately 800 role players;
• Recruiting and managing approximately 100 specialist technicians;
• Radio room management during the festival - joint operational centre;
• Assisting with the logistical arrangements for at least 40 venues that are used during the festival;
• Providing technical services at all Woordfees and WOW functions and events;
• Technical and stage management of the SU Choir during performances;
• Handling all arrangements involving the bi-annual recording of the SU Choir CD;
• Technical coordination and line producer for Woordfees TV, when applicable;
• Managing large volumes of administration;
• The ability to work overtime of about 100 hours in April and May to schedule the festival and get the festival guide print ready. Working another 240 hours in the lead-up to and during the festival in September and October.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• An undergraduate qualification in stage management and/or technical theatre aspects;
• At least three years' work experience in a similar position within an arts festival or technical equipment supplier company;
• Proven knowledge of sound, lighting, and audio-visual equipment and how it operates;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The proven ability to work under pressure;
• The proven ability to work within the context of a bigger team;
• Willingness to work overtime;
• Artistic intuition and skill.