Purpose

• To execute the Artscape maintenance plan in accordance with the highest standards associated with the organisation and its brand.

Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Qualified Electrician with wireman’s license
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in theatre maintenance
• A Valid driver's license

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of facilities machinery and equipment
• Good all-rounder with experience in Electrical, Plumbing, Electronics, HVAC, and construction trades
• Sound knowledge of refrigeration and aircon units, industrial generators, etc.
• Sound knowledge in the working operation of theatre automation (stage machinery and flying system)
• Well versed in all maintenance process and health and Safety regulations
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, plumbing and carpentry

Further Requirements

• Ability to drive change and to look for operational efficiencies / synergies
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and balanced emotional intellect.
• Be available after hours
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to keep track of and report on activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Stakeholders relationship management
• Financial management skills, including monitoring and controlling budgets
• Understanding of relevant HR practice
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities
• Knowledge of the Performing Arts, Theatre and related fields

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a comprehensive preventative maintenance program is implemented and ensuring that all essential infrastructure is serviced and maintained in a manner that prolongs the lifespan of the infrastructure
• Ensuring that all routine maintenance is done in a way that would not interfere or disrupt business activities
• Maintain and manage electronic maintenance logging system
• Assign and reviews work for maintenance technicians and give feedback
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
• Coordinate and work with Provincial Government Western Cape and outside contractors.
• Log maintenance issues with Provincial Government Western Cape helpdesk and follow up on progress
• Attend monthly meetings with Provincial Government Western Cape or as necessary.
• Annually complete and submit to Provincial Government Western Cape Artscape’s User Asset Management Plan
• Continuously upskill and develop the maintenance staff
• Maintain and manage discipline of staff
• Evaluate employee's performance to determine training needs & development opportunities.
• Prepare reports and provide all relevant information to the Director Operations pertaining to preventative maintenance programs, capital work projects, etc.
• Complete requisitions for parts needed for repairs of infrastructure as appropriate.
• Establish strategies to meet workload demands on time.
• Regularly inspect building infrastructure including main HVAC and electrical infrastructure installed in the plant room and report any faults to PGWC
• Act as cover for electricians as and when required
• Prepare weekly duty roster of maintenance staff
• Manage overtime
• Attend to emergencies after hours as and when required

Additional Information

• Interested applicants may forward their Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter to Felecia Philander in the Human Resources Department by email.
• Artscape supports the principles of Affirmative Action and the provisions of the Employment Equity Act.
• If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Remuneration

• R822 887.22 Total Cost of Employment per annum

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For Attention

• Felecia Philander

Email Application

• [email protected]