Careers Service Guide
2016
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How I obtained my current positions
How I obtained my current positions
I met the CEO of Rhino Africa at a function and we hit it off immediately. He explained that there was a position open as a multimedia designer and I jumped at the opportunity to do photography and videography of the most beautiful wildlife and lodges Africa has to offer. After a couple of months I was promoted to a management role in which I had the opportunity to mentor and manage a team of three multimedia interns as we took on larger productions.
Through social capital and by networking. I applied and underwent the process but I knew everyone – directly or indirectly – in that process and my work spoke to what the position required.
Key skills that have contributed to my success
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My ability to read light, operate and understand cameras, as well as using rhythm, sound design and music to evoke emotion in an edit, have all contributed to my success. At university, participation in short film contests like Shotties, International GFS Masterclass Series and external film productions allowed me to experiment and understand my medium better. However, interpersonal skills also allow you to get ahead. Filmmaking and videography is almost always done as a team so my abilities to communicate, motivate, relate, and especially empathise have allowed me to work well within and lead teams. As with anything, work ethic goes a long way too.
Degree(s): BA Screen Production (UCT) Current job(s): Multimedia Manager at Rhino Africa Director at Nova Films Previous job(s): Multimedia Designer at Rhino Africa Head of Photo and Video at Rowdy Bags Videographer and Editor at JProductions Production Assistant at Radical Crew
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How my qualifications relate to my work
Senzo Hlophe Degree(s): MPhil Public Policy & Admin [PPA] (in progress) (UCT) BSocSc (Hons) PPA (UCT) BSocSc PPA & Political Science (UCT) Current job(s): Portfolio Manager: Game-Changing Leaders at The DG Murray Trust Previous job(s): Junior Researcher at Social Development & Early Childhood Development Directorate (City of Cape Town) senzo-hlophe-ba12082b Senzov @SenzoWhite @Senzo.Hlophe
PPA is about human development and empowerment through effective policy planning and rigorous interaction between different interest groups. My work is about developing youth by influencing public policy and engaging with the private sector and civil society when defining the trajectory of young people in SA. I studied humanities, but my job requires me to analyse annual financial statements, assess an organisation’s financial health and determine budget allocations. None of that was covered in my curricula but I love it!
Day-to-day activities With grant process management, I oversee and review grant applications, conduct site visits, attend many meetings and travel around the country. I send and receive tons of emails and implement strategic project management of more than 25 projects. It’s a night(fun)mare.
How my extracurricular involvements at UCT added value to what I offer the world of work SHAWCO, student governance and leadership paid off. Project management, conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement and professional etiquette all makes sense now. I am working with the networks and the friends I made then.
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