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NATIONAL FILM & VIDEO FOUNDATION (NFVF)
 
Position: Production and Development Manager – Non-Fiction (Temp)
Reporting to: Head of Department: Industry Development
Job Ref: RECR/PDM/001
 
The Production and Development Manager – Non-Fiction will manage, monitor and evaluate all non-fiction and special projects in development and production from conception to completion.
 
 
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Post Graduate in Film or Audio Visual and TV Production or BA in Journalism/English.
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
  • 5-8 years’ experience in production management, scriptwriting, editing or broadcasting.
  • 2 years of managerial experience.
  • Experience in Project Management is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of the film industry (prerequisite).
  • Knowledge and experience of audience consumption and trends.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the following:
  • Implement the NFVF strategy for production and development (Non-Fiction and Animation).
  • Project planning for development and production.
  • Oversee the contracting and budget management functions.
  • Consult, guide, monitor and provide feedback on project deliverables for development (non-fictional, animation and special projects).
  • Monitor and provide feedback on project deliverables for production and post - production (non-fictional, animation and special projects).
  • Managing the stakeholder relations function.
  • Compiling and presenting reports.
  • Managing staff.
 
Requirements:
  • An organised individual that uses sound judgement to make appropriate and timely decisions,
  • An analytical thinker that works methodically and always pays attention to detail,
  • An individual that always thinks before they act,
  • An individual who uses knowledge of theory to assess and examine situations,
  • An individual who demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring knowledge, skills and competencies and devises long term action plans for own development,
  • Ability to set measurable and achievable performance expectations for team members and is able to delegate tasks to team members to get the job done,
  • Ability to work under pressure and remain focused,
  • A well-presented individual with excellent communication and inter-personal skills,
  • Ability to plan complex activities/projects, allocate time and resources required as well as monitoring the costs of projects against budget,
 


Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their abridged curriculum vitae via email to vacancies@nfvf.co.za or fax on 086 519 7585 no later than 17 September 2021 quoting a relevant reference number.
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

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