Film and Television Production Manager Career in South Africa
Explore the official OFO occupation, common tasks, specialisations and approved South African qualification pathways.
Occupation overview
Plans, administers and reviews activities concerned with the production of films or television programs.
What does a Film and Television Production Manager do?
A Film and Television Production Manager organises and oversees the activities needed to produce films or television programmes. The role involves planning production work, administering the activities involved, monitoring how the production is progressing and reviewing outcomes so that the production process remains coordinated and effective.
How to become a Film and Television Production Manager in South Africa
- Build a useful school foundation, particularly in English, Business Studies, Accounting and Computer Applications Technology.
- Consider a relevant qualification such as the Further Education and Training Certificate: Film and Television Production Operations (SAQA ID 61450, NQF Level 4, 157 credits).
- Other mapped study options include the Further Education and Training Certificate: Film, Television and Video Production Operations (SAQA ID 49120, NQF Level 4, 137 credits), the Higher Certificate: Film, Television and Entertainment Production (SAQA ID 90741, NQF Level 5, 132 credits), and the National Certificate: Film and Television Production (SAQA ID 58394, NQF Level 5, 122 credits).
- The Higher Certificate: Design, Film and Television Make-up (SAQA ID 71814, NQF Level 5, 120 credits) is also listed as a direct pathway and may be relevant where the production role includes this specialist area.
- Develop practical production experience and take on increasing responsibility for coordinating and reviewing production activities. Management roles commonly involve workplace progression and responsibility in addition to relevant education or training.Ge=
Edupstairs Preparation Guidance
Relevant education can provide a foundation in film and television production, but becoming a production manager commonly also involves workplace progression, practical responsibility and experience coordinating production activities. Confirm current qualification availability, registration details, admission rules and assessment arrangements with SAQA, an accredited provider or the relevant quality council.
Useful school subjects
- English
- Business Studies
- Accounting
- Computer Applications Technology
Skills that may help
- Production planning
- Administrative organisation
- Reviewing and evaluating work
- Time management
- Communication
- Coordination
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail