Sound Technician – SAUPJ
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
Temple Israel is South Africa’s largest Progressive Jewish congregation (SAUPJ), offering inclusive, inspiring services in person and online. We are seeking a technically skilled, calm, and detail-oriented Sound Technician to oversee the setup, live streaming, and audio-visual management of services and events at our Wynberg and Greenpoint synagogues.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for sound, videography, and production, who thrives in live environments and is familiar with faith-based or theatre-style work settings.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up all AV equipment weekly (usually Fridays) including mixer, mic stands, sound snake, PA system, and camera tripods at Temple Israel Wynberg.
- Operate and manage live streaming through OBS Studio (Open Broadcaster Software)
- Conduct camera setup and positioning of multiple cameras (2-3 cameras) and ensure clear framing of the service.
- Check and maintain network connectivity for streaming.
- Live mixing of sound, instruments, singing and speaking voices
- Moderate social media live streams and comments (e.g., on Facebook).
- Go live 10 minutes before service start; manage audio levels and adapt mic usage during the service.
- Adjust sound levels and inputs on-the-fly to suit different speakers and events.
- Work discreetly and professionally during religious services.
- Pack down and safely store equipment after each service.
- Manage recordings of services when required.
- Ensure end-of-service protocols are followed, including closing off livestreams and shutting down software and equipment.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Experience in sound engineering, live event production, or videography is advantageous.
- Previous exposure to theatre productions, faith-based services, or live performance environments is advantageous.
- Hands-on experience with OBS Studio or similar streaming platforms
- Proven ability to operate and troubleshoot live sound and PA systems, including mixers, mics, and audio routing
- Comfortable managing multi-camera setups and basic video production tasks
- Experience with music advantageous.
- Troubleshooting and maintaining live stream uptime.
2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Professional and calm communicator, especially during live services
- Able to liaise respectfully with rabbis, staff, musicians, and community members
- Attentive to instructions and capable of anticipating technical needs during services
- Comfortable moderating social media platforms (e.g., Facebook Live) and interacting with viewers when necessary
- Collaborative with music leaders and community leader.
3. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
- Detail-oriented in setup, execution, and pack-down of AV equipment
- Strong time management: punctual, prepared, and efficient
- Keeps track of technical checklists, network testing, and service requirements
- Able to coordinate weekly service preparation (equipment, streaming setup, camera framing)
- Ability to use AI to integrate into work.
4. General
- Solid technical understanding of sound mixing, OBS live streaming, and basic camera operation
- Must be available Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and Jewish holidays
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be respectful and discreet during religious services
- Familiarity with remote desktop tools and basic computer literacy (email, cloud storage, etc.)
- Reliable transport – to move and carry equipment as venue for these services changes very often.
- Knowledge of, and / or respect for, Progressive Jewish ideals and practice is important.
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Interested?
Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button below
Closing date for applications: 4 March 2026
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Community & Social Welfare, Creative, Design, Art & Photography, Digital, Editing |
| Location: | Wynberg and Greenpoint |
| Reporting to: | Executive Director |
| Nature of contract: | Independent Contractor |
| Hours of work: | Flexibility required for after hours or weekend functions and events |
| Salary range: | Hourly rate |
| Closing date for applications: | 4 March 2026 |
| Interested? | Click on the Apply Now / Download Application button above |