Zandile Ndava

Results-driven Production/Project Manager with over 5 years' experience in BTL advertising, specialising in activations, events, print production, and brand execution. Proven ability to manage end-to-end campaign delivery, from concept to completion, while maintaining strict control over budgets, timelines, and quality standards. Highly skilled in supplier negotiation, logistics coordination, and stakeholder management, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact campaigns for leading brands across FMCG, finance, and telecoms sectors.

Known for exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving under pressure, and the ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced agency environments.

Production Manager (BTL) - LIMELIGHTSA

(2025-08)

• Manage end-to-end delivery of BTL campaigns from concept handover to final execution
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery
• Prepare and manage campaign budgets, tracking costs and ensuring cost efficiency
• Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers including printers, fabricators, and promotional vendors
• Oversee production of marketing materials (POS, signage, branded collateral, print assets)
• Coordinate logistics for events and activations, including transport, setup, and breakdown
• Supervise on-site execution of activations, ensuring smooth operations and brand consistency
• Collaborate with internal teams (creative, account management) to align on deliverables and expectations
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships through clear communication and project updates
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure all outputs meet brand and production standards
• Troubleshoot production and on-site issues under tight deadlines
• Deliver post-project reporting including cost tracking and campaign insights

Production/Project Manager (BTL) - HAPPY FRIDAY CREATIVE

(2022-06 - 2025-02)

• Liaise with internal teams to define project deliverables
• Develop project plans, timelines and budgets
• Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders to achieve project goals
• Source and produce promotional items for clients and internal teams
• Manage in-house printing of marketing material (business cards, booklets, flyers, tent cards)
• Assist with logistics and branded collateral for events and activations

Production/Project Manager - MACHINE

(2020-01 - 2022-05)

• Work closely with Client Service and Finance teams to facilitate successful project delivery
• Raise cost estimates and develop budgets
• Manage print production jobs
• Set project scopes and timelines
• Monitor deliverables and quality assurance
• Manage internal and external resources to ensure projects run on time and budget
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement processes

Production Assistant - MACHINE

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Supported production team in executing print and BTL campaigns
• Managed supplier sourcing and coordination
• Assisted with cost estimates and purchase orders
• Coordinated production timelines and delivery of materials

Client Service Intern - NARRATIVE MEDIA

(2017-02 - 2017-12)

• Drafted creative briefs and compiled status reports
• Liaised between creative studio and traffic teams
• Assisted with social media community management
• Supported project coordination and administrative tasks

BTech Degree - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2012 - 2015)

National Senior Certificate - Good Hope Seminary Girls' High School (2007 - 2011)