Work with us
It takes about sixty people to run the Film Festival: ushers, technical crew, drivers, photographers, promoters and more. Most of the roles are paid, and you can volunteer too. We're looking for people in and around Thohoyandou first.
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The roles
You don't need experience for most of them, just to be reliable and good with people. Where a role needs something specific, it says so.
- Ushers and front of house
Welcome the audience, check people in, show them to their seats and keep the queues moving.
Paid.
- Box office and registration
Register filmmakers, artists and guests, hand out passes and keep the lists straight.
Paid. Comfortable with a phone or laptop.
- Technical crew
Sound, projection, lighting and stage management for every screening, show and panel.
Paid. Some experience with sound, screens, lights or stage work.
- Stage and seating build
Put up the stage, seating and shade before the festival, and take it down after.
Paid. Fit for physical work, including the set-up day.
- Security
Keep the venue, the equipment and the people in it safe.
Paid. PSIRA registration.
- Cleaning team
Keep the venue, bathrooms and seating clean through both days.
Paid.
- Drivers
Move filmmakers, artists, guests and equipment between Thohoyandou, accommodation and the venue.
Paid. A valid driver's licence, and a PrDP to carry passengers.
- Photographers
Photograph the screenings, performances, panels and people.
Paid. Your own camera, and a few photos you've taken.
- Videographer and editor
Film the festival and cut the highlights.
Paid. Your own kit, and a link to work you've shot or edited.
- Panel moderators and facilitators
Host the Q&As and panels after screenings and shows, and run workshops.
Paid. Confident speaking in front of a crowd, in English and at least one local language.
- Community promoters
Spread the word in the weeks before: schools, taxi ranks, churches, villages and WhatsApp groups.
Paid. Know your community, and be able to start before the festival.
- Content creators
Post about the festival before and during it, on the platforms where you already have an audience.
Paid. An active TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or X account. Send us the link.
- Volunteer
Help wherever the festival needs hands, and see how a festival runs from the inside.
Unpaid.
What happens next
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You apply
Fill in the form below. Add your CV if you have one; if you don't, tell us about yourself instead.
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We read every application
The festival team shortlists people for each role.
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We call or WhatsApp you
If you're shortlisted, we'll get in touch on the number you give us.
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You're confirmed
If you're placed, we confirm the role and the days in writing before the festival.
Good to know
Do I need experience?
Not for most roles. Ushers, box office, cleaning, the build crew, promoters and volunteers learn on the job. Technical, security, driving, photography and video need the skills or papers listed with the role.
Is there a fee to apply?
Never. We don't charge anything to apply or to get a job. If someone asks you to pay, it isn't us: tell us at info@secretsaturday.co.za.
Can I work both festivals?
Yes. The Theatre Fest is on 4–5 December and the Film Festival on 11–12 December. Tick the box in the form and both teams will see your application.
How old do I have to be?
18 or older on the day you start.
What happens to my CV?
Only the festival team sees it. We keep it to staff this year's festival and delete it by 30 June 2027. Read our privacy notice.
Apply
We have your application
Your reference is . We've emailed you a copy. If you're shortlisted, we'll call or WhatsApp you.