Senior Live Events Lighting Tech — Travel & Growth

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 332,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for extended assignments

Travel and accommodation allowances

Exposure to cutting-edge lighting tech

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, collaborating with designers to deliver flawless visuals.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of live lighting experience, proficiency with GrandMA or Hog consoles, and strong electrical safety knowledge. Flexible hours and regional travel may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in live events lighting.
• Proficiency with major lighting control consoles and fixtures.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, rigging and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret lighting plots and technical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing lighting systems on-site.
• Relevant stage lighting or electrical certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and operate lighting consoles and fixtures.
• Translate lighting designers' visions into plots and cues.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on lighting equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during live events efficiently.
• Manage inventory of lighting equipment and consumables.
• Oversee junior technicians and enforce safety protocols.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with sound, video and staging teams for integrated production.

Skills

Lighting control consoles

Troubleshooting under pressure

Reading lighting plots

On-site electrical safety

Team supervision

Collaboration with designers

Education

Stage lighting certification

Electrical work certification

Tools

GrandMA

MA 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, collaborating with designers to deliver flawless visuals.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of live lighting experience, proficiency with GrandMA or Hog consoles, and strong electrical safety knowledge. Flexible hours and regional travel may apply.