LESEGO THETELE
Johannesburg
Summary
Art Department Coordinator with proven expertise in budget management and cross-departmental collaboration at Singavision Productions-Genesis. Enhanced project delivery timelines and boosted creative output through effective communication and resource management. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multimedia projects and deliver persuasive presentations in high-pressure settings. Strong organizational skills and multitasking capabilities have consistently led to high-quality results and successful project completions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Department Coordinator
Singavision Productions-Genesis
johannesburg
10.2024 - Current
- Communicated with team members to facilitate smooth workflow and collaboration.
- Monitored budgets associated with art department activities and projects working closely with line producer
- Communicated regularly with vendors regarding pricing, product availability, delivery schedules and quality assurance issues.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with other departments to generate ideas for upcoming projects.
- Coordinated communication between departments to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Assisted Art Director with tracking of all art assets and materials.
Marketing Manager
Afribiz Invest/The Collen Mashawana Foundation
Johannesburg
02.2022 - Current
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies and product commercialization.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning and creative material distribution.
- Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
- Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
- Briefed senior executives on monthly projections, product launches and other marketing plans.
Content Producer
Brian Cotty Consulant
johannesburg
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Successfully produced a youth-focused music and culture series for prime-time SABC1, tailored to resonate with South Africa’s urban and township audiences.
Developed and shaped engaging episode concepts that blended music, lifestyle, and storytelling, enhancing relatability for the channel’s target demographic.- Coordinated production schedules, crew, and talent to deliver consistent, high-quality episodes within strict timelines and budget constraints.
- Collaborated with essential team members to ensure creative vision and brand alignment across broadcast and promotional platforms (IEC).
- Boosted youth engagement by integrating authentic voices, emerging artists, and popular culture trends, strengthening the audience's connection with the show.
Art Department Coordinator
Clive Morris Production
johannesburg
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Communicated with team members to facilitate smooth workflow and collaboration.
- Monitored budgets associated with art department activities and projects.
- Served as liaison between art department personnel and external partners and vendors.
- Collaborated with other departments on creative projects requiring visual elements or design work.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all art department documents.
- Coordinated communication between departments to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Assisted Art Director with tracking of all art assets and materials.
Art Department Coordinator
Known Associates-Betina Wethu
johannesburg
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Communicated with team members to facilitate smooth workflow and collaboration.
- Organized files and maintained the art department's digital asset management system.
- Liaised with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of art-related services.
- Communicated regularly with vendors regarding pricing, product availability, delivery schedules and quality assurance issues.
- Monitored budgets associated with art department activities and projects.
- Collaborated with other departments on creative projects requiring visual elements or design work.
- Coordinated communication between departments to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Assisted Art Director with tracking of all art assets and materials.
Project Manager
Bastion & Flowe
Johannesburg
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
Video Production Manager
Ola Films
Johannesburg
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
- Created production schedules for every step of video production.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
- Developed and proposed project scripts, sketches and storyboards to gain client approval during throughout project phases beginning with pre-production.
- Negotiated contracts and rates to save company money.
- Acquired permits and equipment to film projects for various clients.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
- Budget management of commercials.
Content Producer and Video Production Manager
Redpepper Pictures
Johannesburg
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength, content and compliance with FCC standards, protecting station revenue and preventing legal concerns.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases and distribution contracts.
Television Production Manager
Endemol South Africa
Johannesburg
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
- Devised social media strategies and outreach by generating content ideas and highly-visual digital marketing content.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength, content and compliance with FCC standards, protecting station revenue and preventing legal concerns.
Education
Bcom Law - Law
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg10.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Producer in Motion Picture Medium
AFDA
Johannesburg01.2011
No Degree - Media Studies
Big Fish Fim School
JohannesburgSkills
- Confident Communication
- Persuasive Presentation Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Video Content Production
- Brand Development
- Media Negotiations
- Budget management
- Content creation
- Creative collaboration
- Communication skills
- Visual storytelling
- Prop sourcing
- Concept development
- Multimedia coordination
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Content Producer
Brian Cotty Consulant
03.2025 - 08.2025
Art Department Coordinator
Singavision Productions-Genesis
10.2024 - Current
Art Department Coordinator
Clive Morris Production
01.2024 - 10.2024
Art Department Coordinator
Known Associates-Betina Wethu
09.2023 - 01.2024
Marketing Manager
Afribiz Invest/The Collen Mashawana Foundation
02.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Bastion & Flowe
04.2016 - 10.2021
Video Production Manager
Ola Films
07.2014 - 03.2015
Content Producer and Video Production Manager
Redpepper Pictures
01.2013 - 01.2014
Television Production Manager
Endemol South Africa
02.2012 - 12.2012
Bcom Law - Law
University of The Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Arts - Producer in Motion Picture Medium
AFDA
No Degree - Media Studies
Big Fish Fim School