Administrator: Artistic Job Opportunity at Joburg City Theatres (JCT) – 6 Month Contract

Job Overview

is hiring an Administrator: Artistic on a short-term 6-month contract based at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. This opportunity is ideal for experienced arts administration professionals with strong coordination, communication, and project support skills within the creative or performing arts sector.

Position Details

• Job Title: Administrator: Artistic
• Department: Governance
• Location: Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)
• Reference Number: AA/JT/05/2026
• Reporting To: Artistic Director
• Salary: R28 315.59 per month
• Closing Date: 25 May 2026

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide administrative, operational, and coordination support to the Artistic Director. The role focuses on supporting artistic programmes, production planning, stakeholder engagement, rehearsals, and theatre projects across Joburg City Theatres.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Diploma in Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Arts Management, Cultural Studies, or related qualification (NQF6)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in:
  • Arts administration
  • Production coordination
  • Creative project support
• Knowledge of:
  • Event and production planning
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Theatre or artistic programme administration
• Computer literacy in:
  • MS Office Suite
  • Internet applications
  • Administrative systems

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Key Responsibilities

The Administrator: Artistic will:

• Assist with research and preparation of programming proposals
• Support the Artistic Director with productions and creative concepts
• Coordinate auditions, rehearsals, and artistic projects
• Schedule meetings with directors, performers, and producers
• Support theatre productions, festivals, and artistic events
• Maintain communication with artists and production teams
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes, and presentations
• Handle filing, documentation, and records management
• Attend rehearsals and creative meetings
• Compile monthly artistic programme reports

Core Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement
• Conflict management abilities
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Self-motivation and proactive work ethic
• Ability to build industry networks

Working Conditions

• May be required to work after hours
• Flexible working hours including weekends and public holidays
• Ability to manage demanding theatre schedules and live productions

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified ID copy

Applications must quote the reference number and be sent to:

Email: [email protected]

Enquiries

• Contact Person: Ntsoake Rammusi
• Telephone: 011 877 6931 / 6918

Important Notes

• Open to internal and external applicants
• Background checks may include:
  • Qualification verification
  • Criminal checks
  • Employment history verification
  • Identity validation
• If no response is received within 30 days after closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.