Wardrobe Supervisor

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: DRAMA

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria invites applications for the following vacancy:

The School of the Arts: Drama at the University of Pretoria seeks a Wardrobe Supervisor to contribute to the School's vision to serve as a prominent academic hub in South Africa, fostering exceptional researchers, prolific creative minds, and celebrated artists. As a full-time member of staff, the Wardrobe Supervisor is responsible for the design, manufacture, alteration and maintenance of costumes for a range of performance media as well as the operational and technical management of the Wardrobe and its staff. The incumbent will contribute artistically to the School of Arts: Drama by consulting on and designing for productions, events and projects, as well as academically by providing professional guidance to student directors and performers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide professional costume consultation and design for all productions, events and projects for the School of the Arts (SOA): Drama;
• Manufacture and source costumes for all productions, events and projects for the SOA: Drama;
• Supervise the duties of Wardrobe staff and facilitate ongoing training/professional development opportunities;
• Provide operational and technical management of the Wardrobe by developing and working effectively according to timelines and budgets;
• Be responsible for reporting, actioning and following up on all matters related to Wardrobe maintenance, including its equipment;
• Be responsible for all assets housed and utilised in the Wardrobe;
• Contribute effectively as part of a larger production team;
• Provide professional guidance to student directors and performers as part of their academic journey at the School of the Arts: Drama;
• Provide administrative support related to productions, projects and events in the theatres for the School of the Arts: Drama;
• Participate in the School of the Arts' and the Department's strategic initiatives relating to productions, projects, events and community engagement;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders within and outside the School of the Arts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant National Diploma or fourth-year level qualification in the area of costume design;
• In-depth theoretical knowledge of costume design for various performance genres, styles and time periods;
• At least two years professional experience in costume design and manufacture for various performance media (including stage and screen);
• At least two years professional experience in Wardrobe supervision.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• In-depth theoretical and experiential knowledge of the operational and technical requirements of Wardrobe supervision/management;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Excellent language and communication skills;
• Appropriate computer skills;
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team;
• Administrative competence;
• A strong work ethic;
• Ability to adjust schedule and work flexible hours to accommodate production schedules.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience working in Wardrobe in the context of Higher Education;
• Administrative experience in a professional context;
• Previous qualifications/courses completed in management;
• Previous award(s) in the field of costume design.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to provide the following documentation in support of their application

• A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae, Covering letter
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Details of three contactable referees, including referees who can attest to the candidate's academic (teaching and research) qualities

Applicants are requested to apply online at , select About UP, click on Career Opportunities and select the position you would like to apply for.

CLOSING DATE: 16 January 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Dineo Mahlangu, , Tel: for application-related enquiries, and Dr Kristina Johnstone, Tel: for enquiries relating to the post contents.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 February 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.