Market Theatre Foundation Internship Programmes 2022 / 2023

The Market Theatre Foundation in partnership with Yes4Youth has the opportunity to offer 17 currently unemployed young people from previously disadvantaged communities the opportunity to rejoin the workforce through a sponsored internship programme.

The 17 successful applicants will have a 12-month fixed contract at R5000 p.m. which will them to benefit from being associated with and gaining hands-on experience at the prestigious and world-renowned cultural institution in the Market 

The following Internships are on offer at The Market Theatre Foundation:

#1. Stage Manager Intern

Ref: 2022/11/STM

• Degree/Diploma in: Performing Arts, relevant Theatre Qualifications
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of people in a very stressful environment
• Able to work under pressure

#2. Receptionist Intern

Ref: 2022/11/RT

• Diploma in: Office Admin or equivalent Knowledge of Administrative and clerical procedures
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• People and communication skills
• Ability to operate a switchboard

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#3. Sound Technician Intern

Ref: 2022/11/ST

• Degree/Diploma in: Sound Technology/Engineering, Performing arts
• This position will suit a sound engineering graduate or a person with previous sound experience.
• Programming cues with a mixing console for a shows or events.
• Operating analogue or digital mixing consoles for shows and events.

#4. Box Office Admin Intern

Ref: 2022/11/BOA

• Grade 12 / Matric and certificate in Bookkeeping/Customer Service
• Ticket sales
• Banking
• Record management and administrative functions
• Weekly reporting of sales to management

#5. Social Media Intern

Ref: 2022/11/SOM

• Degree/Diploma in: Marketing, Brand Communications, Media studies.
• Basic knowledge of campaign management from conceptualisation to execution
• Awareness of the nature and role of theatre and entertainment industries. 
• Hands-on experience with social media monitoring
• Ability to interpret social media traffic, impressions, target and audience
• Knowledge of online marketing

#6. Library Assistant Intern

Ref: 2022/11/LA

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Helping students and colleagues locate books.
• Checking books in and out at the front desk.
• Sorting and shelving books according to their categorization.
• Maintaining records of books taken out and books brought back.
• Cataloguing new arrivals.

#7. Marketing Assistant Intern

Ref: 2022/11/MA

• A Marketing Degree or equivalent qualification is essential for this internship
• Good communication skills
• Target driven
• Ability to cope with rejection.
• Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environments
• Structured individual, with good time management

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#8. Research and Archiving Intern

Ref: 2022/11/RAA

• Tertiary qualification in: Humanities (qualification in Photography, Visual and Heritage archives will be advantageous)
• Computer skills (Mac and PC, Excel and Word, E-mail
• Be driven and passionate about photography and the importance of archives for South Africa’s future
• Be able to work under pressure, unsupervised and show strong initiative
• Show a critical awareness of the nature and role of photography, archives in general, and of the education and development landscape for African practitioners
• Background and understanding of Arts, Culture and Heritage-related industries will be advantageous

#9. Lighting Technician Intern

Ref:2022/11/LIGI

• A National Diploma /Degree in Lighting or relevant qualification
• Operating lighting desks and cues during the technical get-in and performances and efficiently operating effects equipment as per SM cues.
• Read and interpret light plots, cue sheets, and other technical documents
• Assist in the load–in and load–out of lighting in the theatre venue
• Applying technical knowledge of lighting to achieve the determined artistic objectives.
• Repairing or replacing light bulbs or tubes in light fixtures, or replacing entire light fixtures when needed

#10. Technical Assistant Intern

Ref: 2022/11/TA

• Degree/Diploma in: Performing Arts or relevant Theatre qualifications
• Ability to manage and motivate a team of people in a very stressful environment
• Maintains all department equipment and ensure they conform to all maintenance and service procedures and are in good working order
• Programming cues with a mixing console for shows or events
• Knowledge of sound/lighting

#11. Supply Chain Management Intern

Ref: 2022/11/SCM

• National Diploma/Degree in: Supply Chain Management
• Acquire quotations in compliance with guidelines stated in the procurement policy
• Facilitate gathering and return of quotations to project managers to allow assessment of responses and finalize the selection of service providers
• Keep track of control documentation, business procedures and processes in relation to supplier requirements and applications

#12. Maintenance Intern

Ref: 2022/11/MI

• Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems
• Basic math skills
• Good communication skills
• Health & Safety experience will be advantageous.

#13. Human Resources Intern

Ref: 2022/11/HR

• National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or any relevant qualification
• Basic knowledge of South African labour laws
• Accountable and able to handle confidential matters
• Organized and attention to detail

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#14. Producing Administrator Intern

Ref:2022/11/PA

• National Diploma/Degree in: Office Administration or equivalent or Arts related qualification
• Applicants will assist the Producer and Assistant Producer with the administration of quotations and contracts
• Computer literate
• basic accounting, communication, and project management skills
• Assist the Production department with the drafting and maintenance of schedules

#15. Media Intern

REF:2022/11/MDI

• Relevant qualification – in Media or Marketing.
• knowledge and skill in Adobe Suite
• Consolidation of material for publications, brochures, postcards etc while ensuring high standards.
• Design media materials according to MPW corporate identity and templates as needed.
• Maintenance of templates and media image archives.
• Follow project plans pertaining to media and publicity including logistical design and time frames.
• Deal with administrative matters, such as quoting

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be 21 -35 years old
• Applicants need to register on the Yes4Youth website (https://www.yes4youth.co.za/)
• Proof of Yes4Youth registration – A screenshot will suffice
• Knowledge of or an interest in the creative arts would be an advantage but is not a requirement.
• Prior to commencing the programme, you will need a Certificated copy of your ID and an Affidavit stating that you are currently unemployed.