Technical Venue Manager

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa All Access Crew Full time

**Job description**

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Technical Venue Manager to join our team based at a multi-venue complex in Cape Town.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to bring their expertise to our client's prestigious venue and contribute to the success of a wide range of events and entertainment experiences.

**Education / Experience**

▪ Minimum of five (5) years of relevant events and entertainment experience.

▪ Minimum of five (5) years experience as a Stage Manager.

▪ Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.

▪ Proven ability to excel in a highly technical environment.

▪ Strong leadership skills

▪ Computer literate and experienced with MS Office programmes

▪ Attention to detail

▪ Able to carry out operating procedures

▪ Must be a self starter who can work independently with mínimal supervision, as well as part of a team

▪ Ability to work extended hours (including weekends and public holidays)

▪ Able to work under pressure, on several different projects simultaneously

▪ Aerial Work Platform licence a bonus

▪ Forklift licence a bonus

**Key Roles**

▪ Ability to manage teams, event staffing

▪ Client liaison

▪ Outside Contractor liaison

▪ Crew Scheduling

▪ Health and Safety

▪ Equipment and stock control

▪ Housekeeping

▪ Operating Stage Mechanicals

▪ Operating Machinery

▪ Draping

▪ Seating

▪ Delivering all the operational elements for events

▪ Procurement of services and equipment as necessary

▪ CAPEX procedures, quotes, and motivations

**Duties / Responsibilities**

▪ Liaison with clients regarding their requirements for incoming shows and meeting their requirements.

▪ Liaison with outside contractors.

▪ Gathering all working documents and certifications.

▪ Scheduling permanent and casual staff for setups, shows, and breakdown thereof.

▪ Maintaining a safe working environment by enforcing Health and Safety policies and identifying possible hazardous situations.

▪ Ensuring the venue is clean, clear, and safe at all times.

▪ Ensuring seating is correctly laid out and labelled for events.

▪ Maintenance of seating.

▪ Responsible for temporary directional signage when required, ie. Disabled areas etc.

▪ Maintaining that all overhead areas (Catwalks and Stage Grid) are kept clean and safe.

▪ Ensuring all stage mechanicals are in running order, carrying out inspections, scheduling of maintenance and load-testing thereof.

▪ Flying of stage mechanicals.

▪ Flying of all softs (curtains) around the venue.

▪ Scheduling general maintenance in the venue.

▪ Stock taking of operation equipment and consumables.

▪ Ensuring operating equipment is securely stored.

▪ Reporting operating equipment is maintained and in working condition.

▪ To ensure all work is completed when scheduled.

▪ Operating of machinery, forklift, cherry picker etc

▪ Helping related departments, ie. Sound and Lighting.

▪ To see to the safe and efficient breakdown of all equipment post-show.

▪ To make sure all equipment is properly and safely stored after production.

▪ Perform routine maintenance.

▪ Be present on the day of the show/event.

▪ Ensuring the venue is clear for doors to be opened to the public.

▪ Ensuring the event runs successfully.

▪ Venue is secured.

▪ Assisting Complex Technical Manager with any requirements for complex activities and promotions.

▪ Procuring new equipment through the CAPEX process.

This role requires a high level of responsibility and the ability to ensure that all aspects of the events run smoothly and successfully. If you are a dedicated professional with the necessary experience and skills, we would love to hear from you.

**How to Apply**:
All Access Crew is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Salary**: R28,000.00 - R45,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Venue management: 5 years (preferred)
- Technical: 5 years (preferred)
- Working on large scale live events: 5 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

License/Certification:

- Forklift licence (preferred)
- Aerial Work Platform licence (preferred)


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