University of Johannesburg’s Arts & Culture is calling applications for internships funded by Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA). At UJ Arts & Culture, we pride ourselves in providing opportunities to the youth where they can expand their skillsets in arts and culture related industries.
A range of internships are available at arts and culture organisations including:
- UJ Arts & Culture a division at Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) – Interns will be based at the UJ Arts Centre Building on the Kingsway Campus in Auckland Park.
- POPArt Studios – Interns will work at various venues in a festival environment.
- Market Theatre Laboratory – Interns will be based at The Market Square 138 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Newtown Johannesburg.
- National Children’s Theatre – Interns will be based at 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown 2193, at the corner of Junction Avenue and Queens Street
There are 24 internships available related to:
- Lighting Technician (5)
- Sound Technician (5)
- Copywriting (2)
- Multimedia (2)
- Gallery Assistant (4)
- Administration (6)
Internships will commence in December 2024 and run for a period of 12-months. Recent graduates with relevant qualifications are eligible to apply. Applications will close on 26 August 2024 at midday (12:00) and no late applications will be accepted. Applicants will be paid a monthly stipend of R5000.00 (subject to statutory deductions).
Internships Details:
Copywriting Internship
The intern will receive mentorship on writing copy for social media campaigns, adverts, media statements and magazine and online articles. The aim of the internship is to develop computer literacy, writing skills, creative thinking, innovation, planning and organizing skills and good work ethics.
Minimum requirements: Diploma, Degree or above relevant qualification in Journalism or Copywriting.
Multimedia Internship
The intern will receive mentorship on animating content and images for social media advertising and archiving, recording interviews and editing, compiling show reels for advertisement. The aim of the internship is to develop computer literacy, editing and filming skills, animating content, creative thinking, innovation, planning and organizing skills and good work ethics.
Minimum requirements: Diploma or Degree or above relevant qualification in Multimedia.
Sound Technician Internship
The intern will be mentored on technical knowledge including assembling, operating, and maintaining the technical equipment used to record, amplify, enhance, mix, or reproduce sound. The aim of the internship is to develop strong balanced hearing ability, a technical knowledge of electricity and electronics, knowledge of the capabilities of different types of sound equipment, attention to detail and understand health and safety requirements, good communication, creative thinking, innovation, planning and organising skills and good work ethics.
Minimum requirements: Diploma or Degree or above relevant qualification in Sound Technology
Lighting Technician Internship
The intern will be mentored on technical knowledge including assembling, operating and maintaining the technical equipment used for stage lighting. The aim of the internship is to develop strong ability and technical knowledge of theatre lighting, knowledge of the capabilities of different types of lighting equipment, attention to detail and understand health and safety requirements, good communication, creative thinking, innovation, planning and organising skills and good work ethics.
Minimum requirements: Diploma or Degree or above relevant qualification in Lighting technology.
Administration Internship
The Intern will be mentored on administrative functions and systems related to the internal programme and project planning and implementation. The internship’s aim is to develop administrative skills, specifically computer literacy, planning and coordination skills, communication skills, creative thinking, innovation, and good work ethics.
Minimum requirements: Diploma or Degree or above relevant qualification in Performing Arts.
Gallery Assistant Internship
The Intern will be mentored on gallery service including providing administrative assistance, creative services, and customer service for a visual art gallery. This includes speaking with visitors, answering phone calls, assisting with events and exhibitions as well as assisting gallery designers and the gallery collection. The aim of the internship is to develop computer literacy, planning and coordination skills, communication skills, creative thinking, innovation, and good work ethics.
Minimum requirements: Diploma or Degree or above relevant qualification in Fine Art, Design and Studio Practice.
For inquiries, send an email to ujarts@uj.ac.za. For more information about UJ Arts & Culture, visit arts.uj.ac.za.
About UJ Arts & Culture
UJ Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA), produces and presents world-class student and professional arts programmes aligned to the UJ vision of an international university of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future. A robust range of arts platforms are offered on all four UJ campuses for students, staff, alumni and the general public to experience and engage with emerging and established Pan-African and international artists drawn from the full spectrum of the arts.
In addition to UJ Arts & Culture, FADA (www.uj.ac.za/fada) offers programmes in eight creative disciplines, in Art, Design and Architecture, as well as playing home to the NRF SARChI Chair in South African Art & Visual Culture, and the Visual Identities in Art & Design Research Centre. The faculty has a strong focus on sustainability and relevance, and engages actively with the dynamism, creativity and diversity of Johannesburg in imagining new approaches to art and design education.
About Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA)
The Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) is one of the 21 SETAs established under the Skills Development Act (No 97 of 1998) in 2001.CATHSSETA was formally known as the Tourism and Hospitality Education and Training Authority (THETA) until 1 April 2012, when we became the Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority. Our mandate is to facilitate skills development within our sub-sectors through the disbursement of grants for learning programmes and monitoring of education and training as outlined in the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS).
About POPART Studios
POPArt is a Johannesburg-based independent production company and performing arts centre specialising in the Live Arts. P.O.P Art stands for People of Performing Art, and that’s exactly what they are about: providing a necessary support structure for emerging and established performing artists to realise new work in a sustainable and healthy way. The company aims to nurture, develop, produce and present art that makes a difference, and to consistently encourage artists to consider and realise their impact in society. Their artistic vision is guided by their love for Storytelling and its ability to expand empathy and awareness amongst audiences, particularly when it comes to key social issues. They believe in universally inclusive programming and pay special cognisance to underrepresented communities and stories.
About The Market Theatre Laboratory
Based in Newtown: The Market Theatre Laboratory is a unit within the Market Theatre Foundation, considered the educational arm of the Foundation. Founded by Barney Simon and Dr John Kani in 1988, the Market Theatre Laboratory trains actors and theatre makers through its full-time and part-time programmes. It has trained exceptional performers and theatre-makers including Olive Schreiner Award winner Phillip Dikotla, five Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year winners, Billy Langa and Mahlatsi Mokgonyana (2022), Monageng Motshabi (2016), Prince Lamla (2013) and Mncedisi Shabangu (2014), and SAFTA award winners Harriet Manamela, Warren Masemola and Lindiwe Ndlovu. Deeply embedded in the ethos of the Laboratory is its commitment to providing opportunities to talented youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who would not otherwise be able to pursue their passion for the arts.
About National Children’s Theatre
National Children’s Theatre is the foremost theatre organisation in Gauteng, shining the bright light of educational, engaging and award-winning theatre for children and youth throughout South African cities and rural areas, to rapturous reviews from children, parents and the media. Our unwavering purpose is to transform young lives and grow societies’ next generation of leaders through the kaleidoscope of vivid and engaging performance arts, original and instructive musicals, and immersive after-school programmes.