Senior Live Event Lighting Technician & Crew Lead

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Per diem for assignments

Accommodation for projects

Career development

Industry tech exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Lighting Technician for high-profile live events in Richards Bay. You will install, operate, and maintain complex lighting rigs for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and theatre productions, working closely with designers to realize their vision.

The role requires hands-on expertise with major lighting consoles and a strong electrical/safety background. Flexibility for irregular hours and travel may be required, with opportunities for professional growth in

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in live events or Arts & Entertainment.
• Proficiency with major lighting control consoles and professional equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, rigging and safety for live events.
• Ability to read and interpret lighting plots and technical drawings.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing lighting systems on-site.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays around Richards Bay.
• Relevant certifications in stage lighting or electrical work are advantageous.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy equipment and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and operate lighting consoles and fixtures.
• Collaborate with designers to translate vision into lighting plots and cues.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal lighting function.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during live events efficiently.
• Manage inventory of lighting equipment and consumables.
• Oversee junior technicians and ensure safety protocols.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with sound/video/staging for integrated production.

Skills

Lighting design principles

Troubleshooting under pressure

Reading lighting plots

Team leadership

On-site maintenance

Tools

GrandMA

Hog

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Lighting Technician for high-profile live events in Richards Bay. You will install, operate, and maintain complex lighting rigs for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and theatre productions, working closely with designers to realize their vision.

The role requires hands-on expertise with major lighting consoles and a strong electrical/safety background. Flexibility for irregular hours and travel may be required, with opportunities for professional growth in