MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY AGENCY (MDDA) Applications are invited from suitably qualified, competent and experienced candidates for the following Executive Management positions at the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) to be part of the organisation in realising its developmental mandate in a dynamic, diverse and ever-changing industry. The MDDA is a development agency established in terms of MDDA Act No. 14 of 2002, to help create an enabling environment for media development and diversity that is conducive to public discourse and which reflects the needs and aspirations of all South Africans; redress exclusion and marginalisation of disadvantaged communities and persons from access to the media and the media industry; and promote media development and diversity by providing support primarily to community and small commercial media projects. The MDDA offers competitive salaries. All positions are based in Parktown, DIRECTOR: PROJECTS (Executive Level)
PREFERRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 8 – 10 years proven track record in leading and managing community development projects. Proven ability to develop and manage the implementation of grant and seed funding criteria, strategies and plans; 6 - 8 years working experience at senior management level. Strategic capability. Provide leadership in the selection and funding of projects that assist the entity achieve its mandate. Financial management. Proven ability to develop and manage projects budgets and expenditure. Budget forecasts and planning. Time management: Ability to effectively lead the selection and submission of qualifying projects for adjudication and approval by the Board. Develop quality projects justification reports to the Projects Evaluation Committee for recommendation to the Board. Sound understanding of government policy:Understanding of the MDDA’s Act, Regulations and other supporting legislation. General knowledge of government’s mandate and priorities and an interest in internal processes.Proven writingand facilitation skills:Excellent report-writing and ability to write high-level reports to management. Proven experience in customerrelationship management: Provide effective and consistent communication to all projects during the application and disbursement process. A high level of integrity. Proven team player. High level computer literacy. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Projects Functions
Programming
People Leadership
Financial Management
Stakeholder Communication
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Strong project management and financial management skills; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Problem-solving and analytic skills; • Ability to communicate complex information; • Create and innovate solutions to challenges and opportunities; • Decisive and excellent negotiation and communication skills; ability to take and follow through on tough decisions; • Excellent negotiation, communication, persuasion, team working and partnership working skills; People management and empowerment. Good understanding of financial management. Strong ability to lead a portfolio of projects, to ensure their success. The candidate must be innovative and solution-oriented, client orientated and able to work under pressure. He/she must maintain high levels of confidentiality. Must have a driver’s licence and be able to travel extensively. Ability to establish long-lasting partnerships with identified stakeholders and obtain buy-in on crucial matters affecting the MDDA mandate. Trustworthy and diplomatic, assertive and self-driven. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV, together with a covering letter and at least 3 contactable references to recruitment@mdda.org.za. CLOSING DATE FOR ALL VACANCIES: 18 AUGUST 2019.
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