Video Tech Alumni becomes SuperSport’s Head of Production Operations

Dheshnie Naidoo. 


The Durban University Technology’s (DUT) Video Technology alumni, actress and television presenter, Dheshnie Naidoo was recently appointed as the first woman ever, to be the Head of Production Operations at SuperSport.

Having started off as an Intern at Mnet in 1997, Naidoo has been progressively climbing up the ladder in the Television broadcasting Industry, flying the DUT flag very high.
After her recent appointment, Naidoo expressed her excessive excitement for breaking the stereotype of males dominating the industry.

“I am very excited to make the stereotype change because for a long time the industry has been dominated by males and now the playing fields have been levelled,” she said.

Naidoo has held several titles over the years, including Senior Manager Production Services, events manager, operations manager and senior manager in the Outside Broadcast department and studios, where she gained extensive knowledge and exposure into the world of outside broadcasting.
She encouraged those who are aspiring to be in the industry to use their passion to fuel them to excel.
“This is a unique industry that holds endless opportunities for those that want to succeed. Your passion should drive you to excel,” she stated.

Having worked on shows like Survivor South Africa, SA Idols, Big Brother, Miss South Africa, the Kora Awards and many more, Naidoo is clearly no stranger in the industry.

She has also showed her talents during her on-screen performances as field presenter on GOtv Eastern Mosaic, Saffron and local dramas, demonstrating her true passion for the television industry.
She also thanked her family, colleagues and staff for supporting her in her ongoing journey to success.

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