Producer

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The Joburg City Theatres (JCT), an entity of the City of Johannesburg that stimulates and
operates Joburg Theatre, Roodepoort Theatre, and Soweto Theatre to provide integrated theatre
management, is seeking a skilled and motivated Producer to join the JCT team.

Vacancy Reference: Ref No: PDR/ST/11/2025
Designation: Producer
Department: Soweto Theatre
Reporting: General Manager: Soweto
Salary: R35,047.67 (Basic Salary Excluding Benefits)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Diploma in Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Cultural Management, Project
  Management, Business Administration or equivalent discipline (NQF 6).
• Computer Literacy: Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• 5 years’ experience in the theatre environment/industry; and
• 3 years in the supervisory level
• Strong project management, organisational skills, communication, and reporting
  experience in a live performance environment.
• Experience in budget management, production scheduling, and team leadership in theatre
  or live events.

PRIMARY FUNCTION
To manage the full producing function of Soweto Theatre by coordinating artistic, technical, and
administrative elements of all productions and programmes. The role ensures that projects are
delivered to high creative and operational standards, supports strategic planning with the Artistic
Director, and maintains strong relationships with partners, tenants, and visiting companies to
uphold the theatre’s artistic vision and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily producing function, ensuring all productions and tours are delivered to
  high artistic and technical standards.
• Collaborate with the General Manager; Artistic Director and Chief Operations Officer on
  project planning, budgeting, and implementation of the theatre’s artistic objectives.
• Manage casting processes, liaising with directors and agents, and handle all availability
  checks and offers.
• Coordinate production schedules, site visits, and meetings with internal teams, coproducers, and tenants.
• Administer programming reports (weekly to annual) and maintain accurate deposit and
  rental records.
• Draft and monitor production budgets, ensuring expenditure aligns with approved allocations and supply chain requirements.
• Support artistic and community programmes, including special projects and auxiliary
  activities.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with partners, companies, and visiting
  productions.
• Manage contract and lease negotiations, ensuring compliance with company and
  municipal policies.

COMPETENCIES

• Computer literacy
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent project management, budgeting, and organizational skills
• Report writing
• Ability to relate and work with people.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Conflict resolution skills/ Problem solving.
• Ability to handle pressure, perform in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
  at the same time.

Interested people are requested to send their cover letter, detailed CV, recently certified copies of
their qualifications and the Identity documents not longer than three months, quoting the relevant
reference number to the email address mentioned below:

Email: jobapplications2@joburgtheatre.com

ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person : Ntsoake Rammusi
Tel.no : 011 877 6931
Publication date : 21 November 2025
CLOSING DATE : 09 DECEMBER 2025

NOTE:

• All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Joburg
  City Theatres (JCT) applies to the principles of employment equity and will consider
  designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously
  disadvantaged groups, including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in
  accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable
  representation in terms of race, gender and disability.
• By submitting your application for a position at JCT, you consent that the personal
  information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of

recruitment and selection and related process. In terms of the Recruitment and Selection
Policy of JCT, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be
shortlisted:
➢ Qualification verification
➢ Criminal background check
➢ Employment history verification
➢ Identity validation.
➢ Credit Record

• Where applicable, psychometric assessments may be conducted.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, and the evaluation results must be
  attached to the application.
• If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your
  application unsuccessful
• JCT reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise the position.

We wish you all the best with your applications