Asset Controller - Panavision Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
Full Time
Mid Level
Who we are:
Panavision is the world-class provider of end-to-end solutions that power the creative vision of filmmakers. Panavision’s comprehensive offerings include unparalleled optics, proprietary camera and lighting systems, and state-of-the-art post-production services. Driven by a passion for collaborative innovation, Panavision provides the content-creation industry with the highest standard of quality and service.
Panavision’s portfolio includes the renowned brands Light Iron, Panalux, LEE Filters, Direct Digital, and Island Studios. For more information and locations worldwide, visit Panavision.com.
The Role:
We are searching for an Asset Controller to join our Business Development team in Cape Town.
In this key role, the successful candidate will oversee Company inventory and make strategic decisions about gear purchases and allocations. You'll be responsible for managing our pool of gear to ensure optimum revenue generation, local and global inter-branch transfers, tracking assets in Company systems, and coordinating repairs, purchases, and stock levels. You will also support rentals scheduling, and lead stock takes and utilisation monitoring.
What you’ll do:
Panavision is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of Panavision.
Panavision reserves the right not to make an appointment to the position as advertised.
Panavision is the world-class provider of end-to-end solutions that power the creative vision of filmmakers. Panavision’s comprehensive offerings include unparalleled optics, proprietary camera and lighting systems, and state-of-the-art post-production services. Driven by a passion for collaborative innovation, Panavision provides the content-creation industry with the highest standard of quality and service.
Panavision’s portfolio includes the renowned brands Light Iron, Panalux, LEE Filters, Direct Digital, and Island Studios. For more information and locations worldwide, visit Panavision.com.
The Role:
We are searching for an Asset Controller to join our Business Development team in Cape Town.
In this key role, the successful candidate will oversee Company inventory and make strategic decisions about gear purchases and allocations. You'll be responsible for managing our pool of gear to ensure optimum revenue generation, local and global inter-branch transfers, tracking assets in Company systems, and coordinating repairs, purchases, and stock levels. You will also support rentals scheduling, and lead stock takes and utilisation monitoring.
What you’ll do:
- Oversee the Company’s global inventory, making strategic decisions on capital expenditure, gear retirement, and replacement to ensure optimal tax and revenue efficiency.
- Manage all local and international inter-branch transfers, ensuring strict adherence to security, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor asset utilization and lead negotiations for sub-hires, long-term rentals, and split-rental deals to maximize profitability and reduce third-party spending.
- Support the sales team by providing technical expertise on gear selection, engaging in client meetings, and visiting job sites to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Provide detailed, data-driven reports on market trends, payback periods, and financial accountability to justify equipment investments.
- Collaborate with the Operations and Rentals teams to determine gear availability, schedule resources, and provide technical mentorship to colleagues.
- Proven ability to forecast market demand and turn technical gear requirements into financially lucrative business cases.
- Deep knowledge of industry-standard camera and lighting equipment with a methodical approach to asset tracking and accountability.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing high-value contracts or sub-hire arrangements.
- Polite, helpful demeanour with the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment while interacting with high-profile clients and crew
- Flexibility to work overtime or remain on-call during peak production seasons to meet client deadlines.
- Valid South African driver's license (Code B).
Panavision is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of Panavision.
Panavision reserves the right not to make an appointment to the position as advertised.
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