Set Builder and Workshop Supervisor (Grade 10)

Job Title

The Drama Department invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

To co-ordinate and supervise the activities in the workshop so as to build and construct sets for all Departmental productions, as well as acting as the Resident Safety Officer for the Rhodes Theatre Complex.

The Requirements

Qualified Artisan (i.e. must have completed an apprenticeship or learnership as a Fitter and Turner or Carpenter – NQF Level 4) plus approximately 4 years’ relevant experience where such experience includes:

• Previous technical experience (including experience in a scenic workshop working on the technical side)
• Previous experience working with Word, Excel, Email and the Internet
• Previous experience working with health and safety, including working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Working knowledge of computer-aided drawing (CAD) will be an advantage
• Previous experience supervising staff will be an advantage

A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:

• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.

A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration

Remuneration per annum (Grade 10):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R367,497.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R499,206.00

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

How to Apply

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za.