Scenic Production Manager - Randburg, South Africa - The Joblink

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Randburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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My client in the Events industry is looking for a full-time Scenic Production Manager overseeing all scenic production for the Company.

The role will be based primarily at our warehouse and workshop in Randburg, but there will be times when you'll need to work from our Cape Town office and undertake other project related travel as needed.

Responsibilities:

Liaise with clients to understand project requirements, briefs & deadlines
Attend site visits & client meetings as required to develop projects collaboratively
Interpret project briefs and translate them into quotations & initial drawings
Cost and budget each project accurately and efficiently
Order materials as required in conjunction with the workshop manager
Create project paperwork to communicate project requirements to internal & external staff
Create Health & Safety paperwork to support project designs
Manage scenic logistics across multiple projects in conjunction with the relevant ops managers
Supervise projects on site, managing all aspects of delivery from load in to load out
Liaise with venues to build positive relationships and ensure projects are delivered within required parameters
Finalise projects following completion, debriefing with clients, internal staff & external suppliers where required.
Proactively seek opportunities for business development
Maintain a strong awareness of developing trends, materials and technologies
Champion and promote best practice in all areas of project delivery and Health & Safety
Support the management team in developing processes and procedures to improve all aspects of the company's scenic operations
The above details the main responsibilities of the Scenic Production Manager position but is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and the jobholder will be expected to perform other tasks as required within the group._

Requirements:

Five+ years of experience in a similar role
Experience of live event sets, conference scenic elements, exhibition builds, popup stands and activations
Proven leadership and management skills, with experience of staff and crew management
Experience of using AutoCAD, Vectorworks and Sketchup drawing packages
Proven track record in design realisation
Efficient team working across multiple disciplines will be needed throughout the lifetime of projects as you liaise with creative, production, and the workshop teams.
Knowledge of the scenic/exhibition production process and resource/timescales needed to realise production requirements
Excellent allround communication skills with good literary and numeracy
Proven ability to coordinate set/scenic/exhibition production aspects of live events effectively
Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
Selfmotivated and able to work under your own initiative, with an enthusiastic and flexible approach to your work
Proven ability to deliver a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers. The ability to inspire confidence in those you work with
Ability to read/interpret complex CAD drawings
Budgeting and financial skills
Resourcefulness and ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
Unrestricted driver's license
Ability to work a flexible schedule as dictated by business needs.

Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours, long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays, if and when needed.

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