General Manager: Soweto Theatre

EXTENSION NOTICE OF PUBLICATION PERIOD OF THE ADVERT OF
GENERAL MANAGER: SOWETO THEATRE
PLEASE NOTE THAT CLOSING DATE FOR THE POSITION BELOW HAS BEEN
EXTENDED UNTIL 17 JULY 2026.
EXTERNAL ADVERT
PERMANENT POSITION
GENERAL MANAGER: SOWETO 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: Soweto to join the JCT team.
Vacancy Reference : Ref No: GM/ST/06/2026
Designation : General Manager: Soweto Theatre
Department : Governance
Location : Soweto Theatre, Jabulani
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 Soweto 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:
• Implement and monitor the operational requirements for the Soweto Theatre.
• Develop a sustainable business model and strategy.
• 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.
• Lead the Soweto Theatre management team to deliver on required results.
• Identify and define the immediate, short- and long-term objectives/ plans associated with
the provision of administrative support to Soweto.
• Design and implement work procedures, standards and performance outputs.
• Develop an effective marketing campaign and realization of revenue objectives.
• Upgrade and maintain the theatre infrastructure, systems and equipment to provide for
the needs of high-quality productions.
• Coordinate and form partnerships for non-theatre programming
• Ensure that Soweto Theatre is easy to contact, and improve existing communication
networks
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
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.