Lighting Technician
Full Time
1 week ago
Lusaka, Lusaka
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ABOUT THE POSITION
PuzzlePie Event Engineering Zambia (PPZ) is seeking experienced and technically capable professionals to join its operations team in the following areas:
- Audio / Sound Technician
- Video Technician
- Lighting Technician
Successful candidates will support the planning, installation, operation, maintenance, and dismantling of professional audiovisual equipment used for corporate events, conferences, live productions, and other event-related projects. Applicants may apply for the specialisation that best matches their qualifications, practical experience, and technical skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up, configure, test, operate, and dismantle professional audio, video, or lighting equipment.
- Conduct pre-event checks, sound checks, rehearsals, and equipment testing.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical faults during preparation and live events.
- Ensure equipment is handled, stored, maintained, and transported correctly.
- Work collaboratively with other technical team members to deliver successful event productions.
- Follow company procedures and health and safety requirements during installations, operations, and dismantling.
- Support event preparation and execution at various venues and project sites as required.
ROLE-SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS
Audio / Sound Technician: Experience operating mixing consoles, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, audio processors, and sound systems. Understanding of audio signal flow, cabling, sound checks, mixing, and troubleshooting.
Video Technician: Experience with projectors, LED screens, monitors, video switchers, processors, and display systems. Understanding of video signal flow, cabling, resolution, playback systems, and troubleshooting.
Lighting Technician: Experience with stage lighting fixtures, lighting consoles, DMX systems, and lighting control. Understanding of lighting setup, programming, cue operation, and troubleshooting.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A relevant technical qualification or demonstrated practical experience in the applicable specialisation.
- Previous experience working with professional AV equipment, event production, stage production, conferences, or live events.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required.
- Ability to travel to event venues and project sites as required.
Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, test, operate, and dismantle professional audio, video, or lighting equipment.
- Conduct pre-event checks, sound checks, rehearsals, and equipment testing.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical faults during preparation and live events.
- Ensure equipment is handled, stored, maintained, and transported correctly.
- Work collaboratively with other technical team members to deliver successful event productions.
- Follow company procedures and health and safety requirements during installations, operations, and dismantling.
- Support event preparation and execution at various venues and project sites as required.
Skills
- Operating mixing consoles, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, audio processors, and sound systems.
- Understanding audio signal flow, cabling, sound checks, mixing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with projectors, LED screens, monitors, video switchers, processors, and display systems.
- Understanding video signal flow, cabling, resolution, playback systems, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with stage lighting fixtures, lighting consoles, DMX systems, and lighting control.
- Understanding lighting setup, programming, cue operation, and troubleshooting.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
Qualifications
- A relevant technical qualification or demonstrated practical experience in the applicable specialisation.
- Previous experience working with professional AV equipment, event production, stage production, conferences, or live events.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required.
- Ability to travel to event venues and project sites as required.
How to Apply
Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit their updated CV through Go Zambia Jobs
Applicants must clearly indicate their preferred specialisation in the subject line:
- Audio / Sound Technician
- Video Technician
- Lighting Technician
Applications should highlight relevant qualifications, practical experience, technical skills, and previous event production projects.
Application deadline: Friday, 20th November 2026.
