I'm Christa Greyling, a South African creative with a strong track record in broadcast media and television production. Based in the Johannesburg region, I specialize in line producing, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and steering production teams of 70-130 crew and cast across diverse TV projects. I thrive on turning complex scripts and timelines into actionable plans, while maintaining rigorous budget controls and on-time delivery. Beyond production, I'm an educator and mentor with school management experience. I'm a qualified landscaper who loves turning bare soil into lush green spaces. In my personal life, I'm a wife and mother who enjoys coaching others and living out my Christian faith, with a commitment to helping and uplifting those around me.

Christa Greyling

I'm Christa Greyling, a South African creative with a strong track record in broadcast media and television production. Based in the Johannesburg region, I specialize in line producing, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and steering production teams of 70-130 crew and cast across diverse TV projects. I thrive on turning complex scripts and timelines into actionable plans, while maintaining rigorous budget controls and on-time delivery. Beyond production, I'm an educator and mentor with school management experience. I'm a qualified landscaper who loves turning bare soil into lush green spaces. In my personal life, I'm a wife and mother who enjoys coaching others and living out my Christian faith, with a commitment to helping and uplifting those around me.

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I’m Christa Greyling, a South African creative with a strong track record in broadcast media and television production. Based in the Johannesburg region, I specialize in line producing, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and steering production teams of 70-130 crew and cast across diverse TV projects. I thrive on turning complex scripts and timelines into actionable plans, while maintaining rigorous budget controls and on-time delivery.

Beyond production, I’m an educator and mentor with school management experience. I’m a qualified landscaper who loves turning bare soil into lush green spaces. In my personal life, I’m a wife and mother who enjoys coaching others and living out my Christian faith, with a commitment to helping and uplifting those around me.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Line Producer at The Final Chapter Productions
January 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Managed complex multi-million dollar budget productions from pre-production to post-production; ensured on-time, on-budget delivery; oversaw casting, location scouting, set design, and equipment rental; led a team of videographers, editors, sound technicians and other crew; maintained strong client relationships and translated scripts into actionable production plans; budgets ranged from $4,930,724 to $5,160,718.
Line Producer at The Final Chapter Productions
September 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Line produced: Smoke & Mirrors Seasons 1-3 (780 episodes) for eTV; managed production workflow, ensuring seasons finished on time and within budget; produced May 2023–Sept 2025 with responsibilities including casting, location scouting, set design, equipment rental, vendor liaison, and cross-team coordination.
Line Producer at Tshedza Productions Pty Ltd
April 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Line produced: Giyani S3 (February 2023 – April 2023) for SABC.
Line Producer at Stained Glass Productions
February 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Line produced: Lingashoni Seasons 1 & 2; The Wife, Season 3 (Showmax, DSTV).
Line Producer at Quizzical Pictures Pty Ltd
April 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025
Line produced: Swartwater S3.
Freelance Line Producer
January 1, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Dora’s Peace (Film); It’s Complicated (26-episode Drama series); IHAWU (26-episode Drama series); Sokhulu & Partners S3 (26-episode Legal); Sprokiesbruilof (26-episode Reality); Disney Cookabout (26-episode Children's Reality Cooking Show).
Owner/Operator at Smiley Kids Pre-school
January 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Franchise pre-school; won various business awards.
Owner/Operator at Landscaping business
January 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Qualified landscaper who creates lush gardens from scratch.
Freelance Line Producer
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Managed complex multi-million dollar budget productions with confidence and precision, ensuring budgets, schedules, and communication threads were tightly controlled across pre- to post-production workflows.
Line Producer at The Final Chapter Productions
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Line Produced Smoke & Mirrors Seasons 1, 2 & 3 (780 episodes) for eTV. Responsibilities included end-to-end production management, casting, location scouting, set design, equipment rental, and leading teams of videographers, editors, and sound technicians. Translated scripts/storyboards into actionable production plans, implemented efficient workflows, liaised with vendors, and managed budgets from $4,930,724 to $5,160,718, achieving a 35% increase in client satisfaction.
Line Producer at Tshedza Productions Pty Ltd
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Line Produced Giyani S3, Drama series for SABC. Managed pre- to post-production, including budgeting, scheduling, casting, location scouting, set design, and equipment coordination.
Line Producer at STAINED GLASS PRODUCTIONS
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Lingashoni Seasons 1 & 2, Telenovella for Mzansi Magic, DSTV. Oversaw budgets, schedules, casting, locations, design, and vendor coordination; led crews to deliver on time and within budget.
Line Producer at Quizzical Pictures Pty Ltd
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Swartwater S3, Afrikaans Drama series for SABC. Managed production from pre- to post-production, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of cast and crew.
Freelance Line Producer
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Dora’s Peace – Film; It’s Complicated – 26 Ep Drama series; IHAWU – 26 Ep Drama series; Sokhulu & Partners S3 – 26 Ep Law series; Sprokiesbruilof – 26 Ep Reality series; Disney Cookabout – 26 Ep Children's Reality Cooking Show.
Owner/Operator at Smiley Kids Pre-school
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Franchise pre-school; won various business awards.
Owner/Operator at Landscaping business
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Professional landscaping service providing garden design and build services.
Freelance Line Producer at Self-Employed / Freelance
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Managed complex multi-million dollar budgets and production schedules from pre- to post-production for TV productions, including Smoke & Mirrors (Seasons 1-3) and The Final Chapter Productions. Oversaw casting, location scouting, set design, and equipment rental; Led teams of videographers, editors, sound techs, and other crew; Coordinated with external vendors; Maintained budgets (approximately $4.9M–$5.16M) and ensured on-time delivery with high client satisfaction.
Line Producer at Dora’s Peace – Film / It’s Complicated – 26 Ep Drama / IHAWU – 26 Ep Drama / Sokhulu & Partners S3 – 26 Ep Law / Sprokiesbruilof – 26 Ep Reality / Disney Cookabout – 26 Ep Children’s Reality Cooking Show
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Freelance Line Producer for multiple projects (2016-2019): Dora’s Peace – Film; It’s Complicated – 26 Ep Drama; IHAWU – 26 Ep Drama; Sokhulu & Partners S3 – 26 Ep; Sprokiesbruilof – 26 Ep; Disney Cookabout – 26 Ep. Responsibilities included end-to-end line production, scheduling, budgeting, and cross-team coordination.
Owner/Operator at Smiley Kids Franchised Pre-school
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Franchise pre-school owner-operator; managed daily operations, staff, curriculum development, and stakeholder relations; led business growth and won various business awards.
Owner/Operator at Landscaping Business
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Owner and operator of a landscaping business; project design and execution, client relations, and on-site management of landscaping installations.

Education

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Qualifications

Qualified Landscaper
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education