Thato Motaung
Summary
Versatile professional with a background in news broadcasting, advertising, and TV production. Thrives in challenging roles within dynamic and growing environments that prioritize integrity and quality work. Successfully managed multiple family-owned businesses simultaneously, showcasing exceptional multitasking abilities. Described by Lesedi Moche, senior producer, curator, and Founding Director of Olu and Lime Productions, as unassuming yet powerful with necessary skills for a Chief of Staff role including problem-solving, time management, hands-on support, planning and coordinating, financial acumen, and handling confidential information with discretion. Excels in leadership and problem-solving with energetic nature and strong organizational skills. Well-versed in strategic planning and operational efficiency, demonstrating excellent analytical and communication abilities. Committed to driving team success and achieving organizational goals. An asset to any company.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Highway Filling Station
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a fuel station, a c-store, motor spares and liquor store
- Inventory purchasing and management
- Managed 22-30 staff members
- Customer relationship management
- Occasional cashier
- Strategy and service development
- Conflict management and resolution
Researcher; Writer; Coordinator
Olu and Lime
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Worked on a freelance-basis under several film and TV projects, events and commissions (Including working at the inaugural Joburg Film Festival and on a Hugh Masekela project)
Associate TV Producer
OMAHD Films
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Produced SA's most watched talk show, RISE, in the period (A tough ask for an edutainment series that was not celebrity-focused)
- Production scheduling
- Budget management
- Managing set building and projects
- Content development
- Production management
- Budget and scheduling management
- Assisting with scriptwriting, casting, content direction and client liaison
Radio and TV Broadcast Intern Producer/PA
Ogilvy & Mather
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Initially hired as an intern, then took over as production assistant when the incumbent went on maternity leave
- Independently producing radio commercials for all languages
- Assisting TV producers with voice recordings, drawing up contracts, negotiating with agents, cast and crew
- Issuing purchase orders and setting up new vendors
- Diary management and travel bookings
- (Company had retrenchments at the time my contract was to possibly be renewed, and could not retain contractors)
EWN Online Writer
Primedia
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Writing and editing news stories
- Liaising with radio news anchors, producers and presenters about content on the website and the promotion thereof on air and maintaining EWN's social media offerings
Education
BA Honours - Brand Management and Leadership
Vega School of Brand Communications
Johannesburg, South Africa06.2014
BA Honours - Journalism and Media Studies
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2011
BA - Film and Media Production
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa12.2010
Skills
- Writing
- Research
- Editing
- Budget Management
- Administrative tasks
- Business management and staff leadership
- Digital Photography
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- In her schooling career, Thato was the Deputy Head Girl of her school.
- She also participated and performed highly in public speaking; Eisteddfod competitions and cultural extra-curriculum activities.
Hobbies and Interests
- Tennis
- Mountain-biking
- Reading
Timeline
Manager
Highway Filling Station
01.2018 - 12.2022
Researcher; Writer; Coordinator
Olu and Lime
01.2018 - 12.2021
Associate TV Producer
OMAHD Films
09.2014 - 12.2017
Radio and TV Broadcast Intern Producer/PA
Ogilvy & Mather
04.2013 - 02.2014
EWN Online Writer
Primedia
01.2012 - 04.2013
BA Honours - Brand Management and Leadership
Vega School of Brand Communications
BA Honours - Journalism and Media Studies
University of The Witwatersrand
BA - Film and Media Production
University of Cape Town
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