Fixed Term: 12 months
Stipend: R5000.00 monthly
The Market Theatre Foundation in cooperation with Yes4Youth Programme would like to give 10 jobless youthful people the occasion to gain chops and work experience for a period of 12 months.
- No previous experience is needed.
- Aspirants shouldn’t be studying full time in 2026.
- Aspirants shouldn’t have shared or been registered on the YES programme before.
- NB: Background checks will be conducted for all successful campaigners.
- NB: Relocation will be at your own expenditure.
Aspirant conditions
- Unemployed youth, between 18 to 34 years.
- Not preliminarily shared in an Yes4Youth externship programme
- 12 months fixed term contract starting from January 2026 to December 2026
- Aspirants need to register on the Yes Youth website
- Detailed CV, pukka dupe of ID and Affidavit stating that the aspirant is presently jobless previous to commencing the programme
- Completed matric and hold at least a National Diploma( NQF Level 6) or a Degree from a recognised institution of advanced literacy in the Republic of South Africa
- Knowledge of or an interest in the creative trades would be an advantage but isn’t a demand.
The following 10 externships are on offer at The Market Theatre Foundation
- Sound Technician Intern( X1)
Ref No: 2025/ 10/ ST)
Conditions
- Degree/ National Diploma in sound technology/ engineering, performing trades.
- This position will suit a sound engineering graduate
- Programming cues with a mixing press for shows or events
- Operating analogue or digital mixing consoles for shows and events.
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages
- Lighting Intern( X1)
Ref No: 2025/ 10/ LIGI)
Conditions
- Degree/ National Diploma or above applicable qualification in Lighting technology
- Knowledge of lighting divisions and cues during specialized progeny in and performances and efficiently operating goods outfit as per SM cues
- Knowledge of light plots, cue wastes, and other specialized documents
- Specialized knowledge of lighting to achieve the determined cultural objects
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages
- Technical Assistant (x1)
Ref No: 2025/ 10/ TA)
Conditions
- Degree/ National Diploma Performing trades or applicable Theatre qualifications
- Capability to manage and motivate a platoon of people in a veritably stressful terrain
- Capability to maintain all departments’ outfit and insure they conform to all conservation and service procedures and are in good order
- Knowledge of programming cues with a mixing press for shows or events
- Knowledge of sound/ lighting
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages
- Occupational Health & Safety Intern (X1)
Ref No: 2025/ 10/ OHS)
Conditions
- National Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Environmental Health, SAMTRAC, Occupational Hygiene
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages.
- Human Resources Intern (X1)
Ref No: 2025/ 10/ HR)
Conditions
- National Diploma/ Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or any applicable qualification.
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages
- Introductory knowledge of South African labour laws.
- Responsible and suitable to handle non-public matters
- Organized and attention to detail.
- Information Technology Intern (X1)
Ref No: 2025/ 10/ IT)
Conditions
- National Diploma Degree in Information Technology, Completed A+ N+ Qualification.
- Introductory knowledge of computer tackle and software.
- Familiarity with common operating systems( e.g., Windows 10, 11| Garçon 2016, 2019| macOS).
- Introductory understanding of networking generalities and protocols.
- Capability to troubleshoot and break specialized problems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal chops.
- Capability to work well in a platoon terrain.
- Familiarity with support marking systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages
- Commercial Director Intern (X1)
Ref No: 2025/ 10/ CADMIN)
Conditions
- National Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Office Management and or Secretarial Qualification ( NQF position 6).
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages
- Graphic Designer Intern (X1)
Ref No: 2025/10/GD
Requirements:
- National Diploma/ Degree in Fine/Visual Arts, Communications, Media Studies or related field.
- Excellent proficiency and experience in MAC OS, Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Packages.
- Understanding of copyright and licensing of visual material.
- Understanding of social media and other online platforms.
- Library & Administrator Intern (X1)
Ref No: 2025/10/LA
Requirements:
- National Diploma/Degree in Office or Business Administration/ Library/ Information Science or equivalent.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
- Knowledge of computers and relevant software application.
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
- People skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages
- Programmes & Administrator Intern (X1)
Ref No: 2025/10/PA)
Requirements:
- National Diploma/Degree in Administration, Arts Management, Event Management, or a related field.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Packages.
- Flexibility to assist with events that may occasionally occur outside standard office hours.
NB: Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and are also expected to avail themselves on the interview dates determined by the MTF. If you have not heard from us within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to send a concise CV, ID and Qualifications to the email address: internship@markettheatre.co.za.
NB. Please use the relevant reference number only in the subject line for each application!!
Enquiries may be directed to: Apfeswaho Muruge @ (011) 832 1641
Best Before: 11 November 2025 !! Late applications will not be considered!!
