General Manager : Roodepoort Theatre

EXTENSION NOTICE OF PUBLICATION PERIOD OF THE ADVERT OF
GENERAL MANAGER: ROODEPOORT THEATRE
PLEASE NOTE THAT CLOSING DATE FOR THE POSITION BELOW HAS BEEN
EXTENDED UNTIL 17 JULY 2026.
EXTERNAL ADVERT
PERMANENT POSITION
GENERAL MANAGER: ROODEPOORT THEATRE
The Joburg City Theatres (JCT), an entity of the City of Johannesburg that stimulates and
operates Joburg Theatre, Roodepoort Theatre, and Soweto Theatre to provide integrated theatre
management, is seeking a skilled and motivated General Manager: Roodepoort to join the JCT
team.
Vacancy Reference : Ref No: GM/RT/06/2026
Designation : General Manager: Roodepoort Theatre
Department : Governance
Location : Roodepoort Theatre, Florida
Reporting : Chief Operating Officer
Salary : R64,033.65 (Basic Salary Excluding Benefits)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 (NQF level 4)
• A relevant Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent tertiary qualification plus 15 years’ industry
experience in Operations Management of which at least 8 years must have been at a
senior management level;
or
• A relevant Degree (NQF 7) or equivalent tertiary qualification plus 10 years’ industry
experience in Operations Management of which at least 5 years must have been at a
senior management level.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large operational environments.
• Strong financial and budgeting experience, including oversight of revenue, expenditure,
supply chain management and reporting.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, labour relations, disciplinary processes, and
performance management.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience, especially within government, public
entities, community structures, or corporate partnerships.
• Strategic planning and implementation capability.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Work under pressure and unsociable hours.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Direct, develop, manage and implement the vision and mission of Roodepoort Theatre and
provide leadership, direction and overall control of the operations of the theatre in building
shareholder value, in a way consistent with the broad policy of the Board of Directors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop, implement and coordinate strategies and operational enhancements aimed at
ensuring that the theatre delivers high-impact services to customers.
• Manage the running of the theatre including the general maintenance of the theatre
building, its stage machinery and its assets setting and maintaining excellent operating
standards in both customer and client services.
• Define, adjust, and manage personnel's key performance indicators, job design, and role
boundaries against service delivery requirements.
• Design and implementation of work procedures, standards and performance outputs.
• Evaluate and comment on the applicability of specific key performance indicators and
measures against outcomes detailed in the Roodepoort Theatre’s Business and Strategic
Plans.
• Present a conceptual framework of current and future interventions necessary to support
core service delivery areas with accurate information and records of work in progress.
• Developing an effective marketing campaign and realization of revenue objectives.
• Expansion and development of production capabilities and diversification of audience.
• Devise innovative ways to attract new audiences to the theatre.
• Upgrade and maintain the theatre’s infrastructure, systems and equipment to support
high-quality productions.
• Coordinate and form partnerships for non-theatre programming (
• Monitor and evaluate all partnerships.
Interested persons are requested to send their cover letter, detailed CV, recently certified copies
of their qualifications and the Identity documents not longer than three months, quoting the
relevant reference number to Samuel Nthelebofu, at the email address mentioned below:
Email : [email protected]
ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person : Clive Viveiros
Tel.no : 011 325 5101
Publication date : 04 June 2026
CLOSING DATE : 24 JUNE 2026
PLEASE NOTE:
• Applicants who have already applied for this position are already on record and
should not reapply or resubmit their applications. Only new applicants who did not
apply are invited to submit applications.
• JCT offers a market-related salary based on qualifications and experience.
• JCT is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to candidates who will
promote representativity in line with JCT's Employment Equity targets.
• By submitting your application for a position at Joburg City Theatres, you are consenting
that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the
purposes of the recruitment and selection and related process. In terms of the Recruitment
and Selection Policy of Joburg City Theatres, you hereby consent to the following risk
checks should your application be shortlisted:
? Qualification verification
? Criminal background check
? Employment history verification
? Identity Validation
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, and the evaluation results must be
attached to the application.
• If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your
application unsuccessful. JCT reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-
advertise the position.