Apply for the Joburg City Theatres Live Event Learnership! Get paid training, NQF Level 4 certificate & hands-on theatre experience. Apply by 5 Aug 2025!

Start Your Career with a Live Event Learnership in Johannesburg

Are you passionate about live event production? Do you dream of working behind the scenes in sound, lighting, or stage setup? Joburg City Theatres (JCT) invites unemployed youth residing in the City of Johannesburg to apply for the NC Technical Live Event Learnership Programme.

This 12-month learnership offers hands-on experience in theatre production and leads to an NQF Level 4 qualification in Live Event Technical Production.

The Purpose of Live Event Learnership Programme

To equip unemployed youth with skills and real-world experience in the live events industry, covering lighting, sound, AV, stage rigging, and technical operations within a theatre environment.

Minimum Requirements

To apply for Live Event Learnership, you must:

• Have passed Grade 10, 11, or 12
• Be unemployed and aged 18–35 years
• Be a resident of the City of Johannesburg
• Be passionate about technical live event production
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Have no criminal record
• Be able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
• Be able to transport yourself to and from the theatre

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As a learnership participant, you will:

• Attend accredited training classes in technical production
• Gain hands-on work experience in a live theatre environment
• Assist with stage setup, sound checks, and lighting configurations
• Collaborate with theatre professionals during events and rehearsals
• Follow safety procedures and maintain backstage equipment

What You’ll Gain

• A monthly stipend of R3,500
• Practical work experience in a professional theatre
• A nationally recognized NQF Level 4 certificate
• Exposure to Johannesburg’s creative arts industry
• A stepping-stone into the entertainment and events industry

Note: JCT is not obligated to offer permanent employment after completion.

How to Apply

Email your complete application to: jobapplications2@joburgtheatre.com
Subject line: REF NO: JCT/2025/01

Include the following documents:

• A short cover letter
• Brief CV
• Proof of residence (e.g. letter from Ward Councillor)
• Certified copy of your school results or certificate (within 3 months)
• Certified copy of your South African ID (within 3 months)

Deadline: 5 August 2025

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

Contact Person: Nkosana Mathebula
Tel: 011 877 6918
(For enquiries only – not for submissions)

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you do not hear back within 1 month of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
• JCT reserves the right to place or not place learners based on its operational needs.

Ready to Step Into the Spotlight?

Take your first step toward a career in live event production.
Apply now for the Joburg City Theatres Learnership Programme and bring the stage to life!

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