Simon Mashobane

Operational Oversight: Project Execution & Coordination: Equipment & Inventory Management: Health & Safety Compliance:

• Manage the end-to-end operations of the Lighting and Rigging department, ensuring efficiency and seamless project execution.
• Oversee logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise lighting and rigging installations for live events, exhibitions, and productions.
• Conduct pre-project assessments, site visits, and risk evaluations to ensure technical feasibility and compliance.
• Collaborate with production teams, designers, and clients to meet creative and technical specifications.
• Provide on-site leadership during setup, operation, and dismantling of lighting and rigging systems.
• Oversee the maintenance, servicing, and inventory control of lighting and rigging equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is properly tested, prepared, and ready for deployment.
• Coordinate procurement, rental, and repair processes to meet project demands and minimize downtime.
• Enforce strict adherence to international safety standards and best practices in rigging and lighting.
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments to mitigate hazards.

• Performed network diagnostics to determine performance levels of new installations and detect faults in existing infrastructure.

• Installed, maintained, and repaired lighting and electrical systems for various productions.

• Managed power distribution and ensured compliance with safety regulations.

• Troubleshot and resolved technical issues efficiently

• Set up and operated lighting equipment for live events, theater productions, and film shoots.

• Assisted with rigging, focusing, and maintaining lighting fixtures.

• Collaborated with designers and crew to achieve creative lighting effects.

• Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
• Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.

• Provided lighting programming and production management services for international tours, concerts, and events
• Operated and maintained lighting control systems including GrandMA 2 and HOG 4 desks
• Managed networking lighting systems including Art-Net, SAcn, MA-Net, and HOG Net
• Notable Projects:
• - Touring Production Manager in the US (Universoul Circus US Tour)
• - Operations Manager for Lighting and Rigging at Artes Middle East LLC, Dubai
• - Network Technician and Programmer at Gearhouse South Africa Pty Ltd
• - Freelance Programmer at Gearhouse SplitBeam