Senior Sound Engineer - Lead Live & Studio Mix

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities to work with diverse art

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Sound Engineer in Mpumalanga to ensure top-tier audio for live performances, studio recordings, and broadcasts. Lead and mentor junior engineers while delivering immersive sound quality across events.

You will work with a dedicated team in Nelspruit, focusing on acoustics, console techniques, and high-fidelity mixing. Evening and weekend hours are required to align with event schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Sound Engineer.
• Proficient with mixing consoles, DAWs, and signal processing.
• In-depth knowledge of acoustics and microphone techniques.
• Experience with live sound reinforcement and studio recording.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain audio equipment for live events, studio recordings, and broadcast.
• Mix FOH and monitor for live performances.
• Set up and calibrate sound systems for optimal audio quality.
• Record, edit, and mix audio tracks for various projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve audio equipment issues.
• Collaborate with artists, producers, and technical teams to achieve sound aesthetics.

Skills

Live sound

Studio recording

Leadership

Acoustics

Troubleshooting

Tools

Audio consoles

DAWs

Signal processors

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Sound Engineer in Mpumalanga to ensure top-tier audio for live performances, studio recordings, and broadcasts. Lead and mentor junior engineers while delivering immersive sound quality across events.

You will work with a dedicated team in Nelspruit, focusing on acoustics, console techniques, and high-fidelity mixing. Evening and weekend hours are required to align with event schedules.