Market Theatre Foundation invites applicants to apply for 12 months Graduate / Internship Programme 2022.
Internship Application Closing Date: 13 December 2021
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Market Theatre Foundation in partnership with Yes4Youth have the opportunity to offer currently unemployed young people from previously disadvantaged communities the opportunity to rejoin the workforce through a sponsored internship programme. The successful applicants will have a 12-month fixed term contract at R5000.00 p.m. which will them to benefit from being associated with and gaining hands on experience at the prestigious and world-renowned cultural institution in the Market Theatre Foundation as well as a dynamic, innovative and lateral thinking creative. By taking up the various internship positions offered by the Market Theatre Foundation the successful interns will work with interesting colleagues, learn a wide range of skills that will provide invaluable work experience and possibly connect with people who could offer future permanent career opportunities in the creative arts industries – as well as in alternate career fields. STAGE MANAGER X2 Successful incumbent will assist stage managers to ensure that every assigned production is stage managed efficiently and effectively to a predefined process and procedure as documented in the Stage Managers manual. Ensure efficient and effective management of the communication channels between stakeholders, Act in the best interest of the company. Position requires:- Degree/Diploma Performing Arts, relevant Theatre Qualifications
- Ability to manage and motivate a team of people in a very stressful environment
- Able to work under pressure
- Diploma in Office Admin or equivalent
- Knowledge of Administrative and clerical procedures
- Knowledge of computers and relevant software application
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
- People and communication skills
- Ability to operate a switchboard
- Degree/Diploma in sound technology/engineering, performing arts
- This position will suit a sound engineering graduate or a person with previous sound experience.
- Programming cues with a mixing console for a shows or events.
- Operating analogue or digital mixing consoles for shows and events.
- Degree/Ndip in Office Administration or equivalent or arts related qualification
- Applicants will assist Producer and Assistant Producer with the administration of quotations and contracts
- computer literate
- basic accounting, communication, and project management skills
- Assist Production department with the drafting and maintenance of schedules
- Basic knowledge of campaign management from conceptualisation to execution
- Awareness of the nature and role of theatre and entertainment industries.
- Hands on experience with social media monitoring
- Ability to interpret social media traffic, impressions, target and audience
- Knowledge of online marketing
- A relevant degree/diploma in Marketing, Brand Communications, Media studies.
- Degree/Ndip in public relations, communications/ media studies
- An understanding of marketing, social media, graphic design, theatre and copywriting.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Basic administrative skills, computer literacy
- A Marketing Degree or equivalent qualification is essential for this internship.
- Minimum 1 year sales experience would be advantageous
- Good communication skills
- Target driven
- Ability to cope with rejection.
- Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environments
- Structured individual, with good time management
- Degree in Fine/Visual Arts, Communications, Media, or a related field
- knowledge of layouts, typography, line composition, colour, and other graphic design fundamentals
- Excellent computer skills, preferably MAC
- Experience with InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, and knowledge of video editing software,
- Strong creative and analytical skills
- Compelling portfolio of graphic design work
- Tertiary qualification in Humanities (qualification in Photography, visual and heritage archives will be advantageous)
- Computer skills (Mac and PC, Excel and Word, E-mail
- Be driven and passionate about photography and the importance of archives for South Africa’s future
- Be able to work under pressure, unsupervised and show strong initiative
- Show a critical awareness of the nature and role of photography, archives in general, and of the education and development landscape for African practitioners
- Background and understanding of Arts, Culture and Heritage-related industries will be advantageous
- Tertiary qualification in Humanities (qualification in Photography, visual and heritage archives will be advantageous)
- Computer skills (Mac and PC, Excel and Word, E-mail
- Be driven and passionate about photography and the importance of archives for South Africa’s future
- Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification.
- Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment
- Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems
- Basic math skills
- Good communication skills
- Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Degree/Ndip HRM, or any relevant qualification
- Basic knowledge of South African labor laws
- Accountable and able to handle confidential matters
- Organized and attention to detail
- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, purchasing or relevant
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practice
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be Computer Literate (MS Office)
- Degree/Diploma Performing Arts, relevant Theatre Qualifications
- Ability to manage and motivate a team of people in a very stressful environment
- Able to work under pressure
- Programming cues with a mixing console for a shows or events.
- Knowledge of sound/ lighting.
- 21 -35 years
- 12 months fixed term contract – 1 February 2022 – 31 January 2023
- Applicants need to register on the Yes Youth –https://www.yes4youth.co.za/.
- Proof of Yes Youth registration – Screen shot will suffice
- Certificated copy of ID and Affidavit stating that the applicant is currently unemployed prior to commencing the programme
- Copy of CV with reference’s contact details and
- 3 years completed degree/diploma from a recognised institution of higher learning in the Republic of South Africa.
- Knowledge of or an interest in the creative arts would be an advantage but is not a requirement.