Technical Assistant P001093 (Readvertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_002247
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 27 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Education and Training
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
DIVISION: STUDENT LIFE NWU ARTS
POSITION NUMBER: P001093
VACANCY: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose is to provide support and aid in various technical aspects related to facilities management, sound and lighting operation, stage management, and audio-visual operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical operations: Lighting – NWU Sanlam Auditorium
· Provide operational maintenance of the lighting equipment of the NWU Sanlam Auditorium.
· Aid with the smooth running of the technical aspects of the facilities day-to-day operation.
· Aid with the rigging and setting of lighting, setting up of lighting equipment, acquiring, and setting up props, masking, etc. on stage.
· Aid with the technical operation of lighting, and other related effects during performances.
· Aid with rehearsals with appropriate lighting as needed.
· Attend production meetings and regular technical department meetings as required to aid with:
o The basic planning of production / theatre lighting and relevant logistic requirements.
o The sourcing of production / theatre lighting and relevant logistic requirements, where required.
o Ensure the maintenance of Health and Safety regulations in accordance with the NWU Policy to promote a culture of safety.
2. Technical Operations: Sound - NWU Sanlam Auditorium
· Provide operational maintenance of the sound equipment of the NWU Sanlam Auditorium.
· Aid with the smooth running of the technical aspects of the facility’s day-to-day operation.
· Aid with the rigging and setting up of sound equipment.
· Aid with the technical operation of sound equipment and other related effects during performances.
· Aid with appropriate sound during rehearsals, as needed.
· Attend production meetings and regular technical Division’s meetings, as required, to aid with:
o The basic planning of production / theatre sound and relevant logistic requirements.
o The sourcing of production / theatre sound equipment and relevant logistic requirements, where required.
· Ensure the maintenance of Health and Safety regulations in accordance with the NWU Policy to promote a culture of safety.
3. Operations: Basic planning – NWU Sanlam Auditorium
· Aid with the planning of production schedules, where required.
· Aid with the effective and efficient implementation of production schedules.
· Aid with stage management.
o Aid with the controlling / directing a musical performance / production / function on stage during a performance or function.
4. Technical Operations: Alabama Productions
· Provide operational maintenance of technical equipment of Alabama Productions.
· Aid with the smooth running of the technical aspects of the day-to-day operations of Alabama Productions, where required.
· Aid with the rigging and setting of lighting, setting up of sound equipment, where required.
· Aid with the technical operation of sound, lighting, and other effects during performances.
5. Digitalization
· Aid and provide support with the audio-visual capability and digital service delivery of NWU Arts.
6. Occupational Health and Safety
· Aid and provide support with regards to monthly OHS inspections and reports.
· Aid with safety checks in the facility before performances.
Minimum requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
· Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or an equivalent qualification.
· Working-at-heights certification.
· A minimum of two (2) years’ operational experience / knowledge in the use of technical equipment, e.g., sound, lighting, and audio-visual equipment.
ADDED ADVANTAGES:
· First Aid Level 1
· Basic Fire Fighting Level 1.
FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Working knowledge of basic set-up and operation of sound, theatre lighting and audio-visual technical equipment.
· Working knowledge of basic maintenance of sound and lighting equipment, e.g., cable repairs.
· Working knowledge of production / event management – safety, planning, scheduling, and implementation.
· Operational knowledge of procedures in a theatre environment.
· Operational knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety in a theatre environment.
· Working-at-heights training.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Accountability.
· Problem solving.
· Attention to detail.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Flexibility.
· Initiative
· Client service oriented.
· Ethics and integrity.
· Results oriented.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Glenn Cunniff on 018 299 2840
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Moratuwa Motsemme on 018 299 4958
CLOSING DATE: 270November 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 January 2024
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
