Opportunity Board: #46
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
SMIDS Animation Studios is Hiring!
SMIDS Animation Studios is looking for part-time/freelance voice actors to help bring characters to life in an upcoming storytelling project.
They're looking for talented individuals who can confidently voice a range of characters, including old men, elderly women, and children, with creativity, emotion, and versatility.
Apply using the link below.
Fringe is Hiring!
Applications are open for summer roles at the Fringe Festival.
Open positions include:
– Assistant Production Manager: supporting production planning, artist liaison, scheduling, and on-site festival needs.
– Producer’s Assistant: assisting with festival planning, artist communications, volunteer coordination, and audience accessibility.
Deadline: July 21, 2025
Interested candidates can apply via the link below.
Akili Dada: Call for Proposals
Photographers and videographers are invited to collaborate on a storytelling project that blends creativity with purpose.
This call seeks visual storytellers who can capture compelling, meaningful moments through intentional framing and impactful imagery.
Deadline: July 17, 2025
Click on the link below to apply.
WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Punpoets Mentorship Program 5.0
This mentorship program is open for aspiring and emerging poets, and it’s FREE to join.
This isn’t just another workshop; it’s a space to be guided, challenged, and sharpened by seasoned voices in the poetry space.
Limited spots available, register now!
Voiceover Solutions: Find the Treasure in Your Voice
Join the Find the Treasure in Your Voice series, a transformative webinar designed to help you unlock the full power of your voice and use it as a tool for influence, trade, and meaningful connection.
Led by voice coach and transformation expert @seunshobo, who has helped over 1,000 voices evolve, this session will reveal deep insights and breakthrough techniques that you’ve never experienced before.
Date: July 26, 2025
Fee: FREE
Limited slots available. Visit the link below to apply now!
Nelson Mandela Day Free VO Workshop
Join Mzansi’s Leading Voiceover Community this Nelson Mandela Day for a Free Voiceover Workshop
Gain practical insights from industry pros with two focused sessions designed to elevate your voiceover career:
Session 1: Digital Marketing for Voice Artists
Session 2: Building a Strong Rate Card
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2025
Venue: Online (link upon registration)
This session is perfect for aspiring and working voice artists ready to level up professionally.
SCHOLARSHIPS/COMPETITIONS/GRANTS
Call for Entries: East Africa Poetic Hour Battle
Submissions are officially open for the East Africa Poetic Hour Battle 2025, an annual spoken word showdown where bold voices challenge the status quo and use poetry as a tool for social impact, political expression, and cultural power.
We’re inviting poets from across East Africa to represent their country on a regional stage, spark important conversations, and compete for a cash prize of Kshs. 100,000/-.
Deadline: July 18th, 2025
Click on the link below to apply now!
Creative Sip & Chat Creators Content
Stand a chance to win exciting prizes at the Creators Contest by Creatives Sip & Chat with Mezie Africa
We're calling on creatives who know how to blend tradition with today’s trends, through fashion, dance, poetry, art, and more
Submit a 30–90 second video showcasing your unique expression, and you could win cash, merch, mentorship, and gift items.
Deadline: 18th July, 2025
Visit the link below to register now!
Poetry Africa Slam Jam Competition
Poetry Africa is calling all young South African poets to participate in this year’s competition.
Outstanding participants will have the opportunity to receive an overall fee of R20,000 and also represent South Africa at the World Slam Poetry Competition in 2026.
Submission Deadline: July 14, 2025
Visit the link below to apply.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
The More Sibyl Podcast
Episode: Leadership & Fatherhood Through a GiANT Lens — The One with Dr. Brandon Jennings
On this episode of The More Sibyl podcast, Mo! sits down with Dr Brandon Jennings, a clinician, educator, father, and founder of Abilya Consulting, on a powerful and vulnerable conversation about healthy masculinity, emotional intelligence, fatherhood, and why knowing yourself is the first and most important step to leading others well.
Click on the link below to grab the full gist.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
Savannah Space is Hiring! | Job | Deadline: July 19, 2025. Click here
Lion Landscapes is Hiring! | Job | Deadline: July 20, 2025. Click here
SA Voiceover Awards 2025 | Competition | Date: Deadline: August 8, 2025. Click here
Telkom Radio Awards 2025 | Competition | Deadline: 14 August 2025. Register here
Call for Entries: 2nd Poetry Africa Film Festival | Competition | Deadline: 20 August 2025. Register here
SOVAS and Source Elements Scholarship | Competition. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.