Joy Mawela

Joy Mawela is a seasoned professional in the digital content and film industry, currently serving as the Head of Digital Content Hub at Tshimologong Precinct since July 2020, where responsibilities include overseeing strategy and business development in animation, gaming, digital music, and virtual reality. Previously, Joy held the position of Head of Industry Development & Promotions at the National Film and Video Foundation from March 2016 to July 2020, focusing on film and television script development, grant funding, training, marketing, and distribution. Prior experience includes serving as Project Manager at SABC from June 2007 to March 2016, where successful strategies in television production and marketing were delivered, and working as a Researcher and Festival Programmer for the South African Film and Television Market (Sithengi) from 2002 to 2005, during which various industry forums were initiated. Joy's educational background includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Regent Business School and a National Diploma in Library and Information Sciences from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, along with a Senior Leadership Programme from Wits Business School.