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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
 
POSITION: GENERAL MANAGER: MEDIA RELATIONS
DIVISION: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
REPORTLINE: GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (GCEO)
POSITION ID : 60000102
SCALE CODE: 120
FIXED TERM CONTRACT (5 YEARS)
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of this job is to speak on the behalf of the SABC, with the view of protecting the organizations image and reputation, as well as to advise management on relevant communication matters.
 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develop, review and implement the social/digital media strategy
· Conduct benchmarks on best practice and management of information sources
· Be the custodian of all organizational spokesperson communications both externally and internally.
· Contract with rest of the organization in terms of sole custodianship of spokesperson communications.
· Manage all information sources and create good relationships with key business decision makers.
· Underpin all communications with credibility and loyalty.
· Perform root cause analysis as well as synthesize all information thereby producing a positive outcome.
· Ensure information credibility.
· Advise the SABC Board and Exco on all communication related matters.
· Protect, defend and enhance the SABC brand and reputation.
· Build people confidence in the SABC and thereby enhance investor confidence.

· Ensure that the operational budget is managed in such a way as to assure no wasteful expenditure.
· Oversee Divisional and provincial operational expenditure against approved budget and introduce corrective measures to ensure financial discipline and accountability.
· Set guidelines on optimal fund distribution/ allocation in accordance with the organisational budget constraints and strategic/ operational requirements
· Develop and review internal control measures to ensure good governance.
· Oversee the management of special communication risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations. 
· Develop, review and implement policies and good governance to address gaps and promote accountability.
· Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act
· Review and implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational  Risk Framework (COSO Model):
·  Monitor execution of internal risk audits results per checklist to identify and address gaps.
· Facilitate and convene synergies with the Security Cluster, Social Cluster as well as Presidential Contingencies in the management of special communication responses, events and activities.
· Engage in complex and brilliant networking strategies with a diverse population of customers and stakeholders.
· Promote the SABC brand and reputation with key customers and stakeholders.
· Contract and Manage Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures within the unit.
· Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
· Represent the department at national strategic committee meetings.
· Effective briefing and communication with department staff.
· Career Development Plans (CDP) for all staff members.
· Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
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FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS
Honours Degree in Communications or equivalent qualification
 
EXPERIENCE
8 years’ experience in communication of which 4 years should be on Middle Management Level.
 
KNOWLEDGE
 Financial management
Business planning
Budget management
Strategic management
Management information systems
Financial reporting
Content development and broadcasting
 
Closing date: 15 OCTOBER 2019