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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
 
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MARKETING MANAGER: SPORT
Reporting line: Head: Marketing
Division: Corporate Affairs and Marketing 
Scale Code: 130 (Peromnes 6, Paterson D2) 
Position ID: 60017582
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Closing Date: 13 JANUARY 2026
 
Reporting to Head Marketing: Platforms and Channels :  To develop marketing strategy to attract and retain specific audiences and increase market share in order for Sales to maximise revenue.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE MARKETING STRATEGY 
  2. Develop and implement strategic marketing and brand plans, in order to retain and increase current market share.
  3. Develop and implement trade and consumer strategy.
  4. Develop the business case for the implementation of marketing strategy.
  5. Identify marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining market, competitors’ share, and competitors’ advantages and weaknesses; forecasting projected business.
  6. Improve programme marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalising on market opportunities.
  7. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS 
  8. Communicate and sustain rapport with all media houses to ensure effective publicity of the station.
  9. Develop and Present to internal and external stakeholder to enhance communication, awareness and buy-in
  10. Obtain market share by planning, developing, implementing and evaluating advertising, merchandising, publicity and trade and consumer promotion programs.
  11. Interact with the internal service providers and ensure alignment to specific marketing strategy.
  12. Manage, maintain and expand customer relationships, exploit specific needs, anticipate and explore new opportunities.
  13. Collect, analyse and present marketing information to management.
  14. Synergise and provide information to Sales & Marketing for trade marketing purposes.
  15. Interaction with Sport sales to ensure that product campaign runs smoothly and is on time for on- air production.
  16. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
  17. Plan, determine, manage and ensure cost-effective utilisation of marketing budget.
  18. Identify and exploit alternative revenue streams.
  19. Accountable for all Marketing related events and execution thereof. 
  20. LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT 
  21. Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures
  22. Manage adequate staffing for workload and effective leadership (leave Management).
  23. Effective briefing and communication with department staff
  24. Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members
  25. Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff
  26. Individual coaching and mentoring conducted on an on-going basis to meet performance needs
  27. Transfer of skills in line with succession planning best practice to the team.
  28. REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION
  29. Provide monthly and quarterly reports (CSI and Digital)
  30. Post campaign and events analysis reports
  31. Maintain and update the electronic and manual filling system
 
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication or related disciplines (NQF7)
            EXPERIENCE
  • 6 Years’ experience in Marketing and Events of which 3 years should be on Supervisory Level.
 
KNOWLEDGE
  • Understand of policy, SOP and procedures relating radio industry
  • Stay abreast of industry trends.
  • Development of strategy
  • Understanding Public finance Management Act
  • Understanding of Marketing
  • Basic understanding of Sports  industry
  • Understanding of digital platforms
  • Driving License
 
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SUPERVISOR: ELECTRICAL
Reporting line: Electrical Team Leader
Division: Real Estate & Logistics
Scale Code: 402 (Paterson C3, Pernomnes 9)
Position ID: 60017897
 
CLOSING DATE: 13 JANUARY 2026
 
Main purpose of the role 
To supervise; a planned maintenance schedule, ad-hoc repairs, and installations of all electrical equipment to buildings and all broadcast facilities, to ensure the maximum effectiveness of these systems.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
  • Carry maintenance and repairs on electrical plant and machinery as directed by line management.
  • Carry out daily inspections of all areas under his/her responsibility jn connection with electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Set up and control maintenance schedules
  • Manage the execution of maintenance and repairs of electrical equipment and facilities.
  • Liaising with the line management pertaining to maintenance, faults and spares.
  • Carry out quality checks
  • Checking and signing off maintenance work orders and documentation
  • Perform fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical plant and machinery
  • Assist in compiling maintenance plans, to obtain maximum effectiveness and efficiency of equipment
  • Assist in generating technical reports as requested by management, ensuring accurate reflection of performance
  • Provide inputs on mechanical/electrical projects as and when required
  • Collaborate with contractors and other construction professionals
  • Assist in maintaining the assets data base
  • Assist in drawing up the operational budget for the area under jurisdiction.
  • Carry out energy isolating on electrical plant and machinery and issue a work permit to staff and contractors
  • Mark-up drawings and submission for approval
  • Assume leadership role and supervise work on plant and machinery to ensure that the work is carried out safely.
  • Coaching and mentoring artisans
  • Be prepared to be on Standby-duties and work overtime as and when required.
  • Work in diverse team under the supervision of Electrical Team Leader
  • Carry out lawful instruction as directed by line management
 
2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
  • Ensure accurate and sound administration in the preparation and control of costs with no wasteful expenditure.
  • Budget Management
  • Implement measures to make financial savings.
3. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
  • Maintain effective health and safety environment, including completion of risk assessments and Tool box talks
  • Monitor and enforce safety legal requirements on all electrical equipment.
  • Participate in development and implementation of SOP’s.
4. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
  • Maintaining the agreed and signed Service Level Agreements
  • Contract Performance management
5. ADMINISTRATION
  • Facilitate payment processes for service providers on SAP
  • Prepare Technical reports
  • Implement effective workflow processes
  • Manage purchasing for new equipment and repairs.
  • Prepare Business cases
6. LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
  • Supervise the team to resolve any issues that arise out of work process and to ensure that solutions meet business requirements.
  • Effective contracting and evaluation of Performance Management.
  • Effective management of Employment Relations issues within the Business Unit.
  • Manage the workload of the team.
  • Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
  • Provide direction on the attraction and retention of staff.
  • Supervise staff
  • Training of staff
 
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Matric
  • Electrical Engineering (NQF level 6) or Equivalent qualification.
  • Electrical wireman’s
  • Operating Medium Voltage Certificate
 
EXPERIENCE
  • 5 years’ experience in a maintenance and building environment
  • Experience in three phase electrical system, standby generators, UPS and LV & MV Switchgear
  • Experience in leading a team
 
KNOWLEDGE
  • Financial management (Some Instances)
  • Business planning (Some Instances)
  • Management information systems (Limited)
  • Financial reporting (Limited)
  • Project Management (Limited)
  • Contract Management (Limited)
  • HR Business Processes and Systems understanding. (Limited)
  • Understanding of related Policy (Procurement and safety Policies) (Limited)
  • Technology related Systems ( Some Instances)
  • Technical Knowledge (Advanced)
  • Computer Package
  • People Management
  • Customer relationship Management
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BRAND SPECIALIST WESTERN CAPE
POSITION: BRAND SPECIALIST (GOOD HOPE FM)
DIVISION:   RADIO          
REPORT LINE: MARKETING MANAGER
SAP POSITION ID: 60018013
REGION: WESTERN CAPE
SCALE CODE: 402
 
CLOSING DATE: 13 JANUARY 2026
 
Main purpose of position:
To ensure that the station’s brand remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to all internal and external stakeholders and to make sure that all brand campaigns are executed in line with the station’s marketing strategy for maximum returns on revenue and audiences.
 
Key Accountabilities
  • Assist the Marketing Manager to develop and implement a marketing strategy for the station or business unit.
  • Plan campaigns, launch, and maintain a sustainable brand marketing programme by identifying and analysing audience segments, key areas and opportunities thereof. 30% Marketing Manager Business Unit Manager Brand Specialist
  • Keeping abreast of all content plans from channel suppliers and station teams, in order to collate programming highlights for marketing purposes.
  • Continuous monitoring of competitor activity to ensure station Marketing strategy adapts to changing business environment.
  • Assist Marketing Manager with development and implementation of product marketing plans, focusing on Through-the-Line aspect of campaign roll-out.
  • Liaise with On-Air teams and Digital specialists, as well as external agencies, to create briefs, conceptualize and implement different phases of station projects/campaigns.
  • Leverage relevant content to create engagement opportunities with the consumers to drive Product Uptake and grow digital communities.
  • Oversee activations and campaigns: continued tracking of actual spend against budget and informing managers timeously of potential over-spend and risks.
  • Presentation of post campaign reports and budget reconciliations to management.
  • Provide constant feedback reports or presentations of all marketing campaigns.
  • Source and analyse digital statistics for specific campaigns, for client and stakeholder feedback purposes.
  • Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
  • Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance – ensure all events are insured with internal Insurance department.
  • Ensure contracts and/or trade exchange documentation are completed and signed ahead of any event or campaign starting.
  • Manage financial risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
  • Liaise and sustain rapport with all media players.
  •  Interact with station service providers and ensure alignment to specific marketing strategy.
  •  Manage, maintain and expand customer relationships, exploiting specific needs and anticipating new opportunities.
  • Champion the business partner relationship constantly seeking out ways of adding further value to the business through collaboration, coaching, education and appreciation of the business priorities.
  • Creating value in each customer interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
  • Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with service standards and SLAs.
  • Effective briefing and communication with departmental and other station staff for successful execution of projects.
  • Individual coaching, counselling and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
  • Effective and efficient utilization of team members in accordance with production requirements to ensure delivery.
 
Requirements:
  • 3 Year IMM diploma or equivalent marketing qualification (NQF level 6)
  • Digital Marketing Qualification
  • Experience in broadcast media environment
  • 3-5 years’ experience of the major marketing disciplines required: brand planning, digital marketing, advertising, media planning etc.
  • Online campaign management
  • Multi-platform campaign management
  • Media planning and advertising principles
  • PFMA principles
  • Supply chain processes
  • Events planning and execution
  • Social Media engagement
  • Budget planning and management
  • Marketing Management
  • Planning and organising of resources and information 
  • Report writing and record keeping
  • Project Management
 
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SENIOR REPORTER X2
Report Line: Assignment Editor  
Division: News and Currant Affairs
Scale Code: 401 ( Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)
Position Id: 60019027,60019025
 
Main purpose of the position:
To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive journalism that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conceptualise and produce stories for news and current affairs across platforms in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
  • Present weekly diary of proposed stories to the editor.
  • Conduct interviews and provide depth and comprehensive treatment on stories for SABC News broadcasting and digital publishing platforms.
  • Provide story leads to editors, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
  • Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated stories.
  • Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content.
  • Live tweet coverage of rolling events and stories.
  • Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
  • Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories.
  • Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth.
  • Contribute audio-visual and textual features and news items to digital news platforms.
  • Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.
  • Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles.
  • Work with relevant think tanks and universities to enrich news production.
  • Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest
  • Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all platforms.
  • Work closely with the video journalist to ensure visuals and interviews are of the highest standard.
  • Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard.
  • Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
  • Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News
  
REQUIREMENTS 
  • National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Media Studies - NQF 7 or close equivalent
  • 8 years’ proven experience in news and current affairs field reporting
  • Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in Tshivenda, Xitsonga or SePedi
  • Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform is a must.
  • A well-established digital media presence.
  • Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of television news and current affairs production processes and systems.
  • Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
  • Clear broadcast voice.
  • Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
  • Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS).
  • Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
  • Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
  • Advanced knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
  • Must have a valid driver’s licence
 
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CLOSING DATE: 12 JANUARY 2026
 
SENIOR TECHNICIAN WESTERN CAPE
POSITION: SENIOR TECHNICIAN       
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS
POSITION ID: 60018349
SCALE CODE: 402
REGION: WESTERN CAPE
REPORTS TO:  SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
  
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Contribute (technical) submissions to Divisional Strategy in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
  • Contribute to the business strategical requirement to develop the Opex and Capex investments
  • Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
  • Participate in Capex project and system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
  • Submission of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
  • Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
  • Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed
  • Long-term Capex motivational planning assistance
  • Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
  • Above average rating of SLA
  • Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
  • Adhere to service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them
  • Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required
  • Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %
  • Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems)
  • Effective technical advice & support to users in order to reduce downtime
  • Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults
  • Compliance of upgrades with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications to ensure integrations with internal broadcasts systems
  • Participating in preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability
  • Contributing and implementing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in dialog with digital partners to create resolutions with principal team members
  • Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
  • Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans 
  • Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
  • Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
  • Compliance with OEM software licenses
  • SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
  • 95% of assets verified annually
  • Participate in annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
  • Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
  • Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance
  • Technical assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best alternative options
  • Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints
  • Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
  • Performance agreements with manager annually
  • Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
  • Ad-hoc technical and operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology)  (NQF6)
  • BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification as an added advantage
  • Driver’s License: OB - Code 10
  • Driver’s License: minimum B (specific to the Job Profile)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the technical broadcast environment, of the 5 years a minimum of 1 year at a shift/standby competence (full performer) Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
  • IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
  • Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





​PRODUCER DRAMA 

Reporting line: Programme Manager
Division: Radio 
Radio Station: Ikwekwezi FM
Scale Code:  403 ( Peromnes 10, Paterson C2)               
Position ID: 60018104
 
CLOSING DATE: 12 JANUARY 2026
 
Main Purpose of the position
To plan, co-ordinate and produce dramas and plays of high quality in accordance with SABC editorial guidelines and standards.
 
Key Accountabilities:
  • Make input in the development of plans for the drama department, in line with station strategy and priorities.
  • Workshop administrative staff, production teams, drama actors, scriptwriters, quality assurers and authors on strategic objectives and priorities of the radio station or business unit.
  • Liaise with various internal (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Finance, Audience Research) and external content providers to ensure radio drama objectives are met.
  • Liaise with Market Intelligence and utilize other research sources to enhance the quality and relevance of radio dramas, and ensure that the station’s drama themes respond to audience needs at all times.
  • Help to develop station’s Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), ensure sign off with internal and external stakeholders, and monitor execution.
  • Conduct continuous reviews of products, markets and revenue opportunities in order to meet strategic objectives and ensure competitiveness.
  • Develop a multi- platform media approach for the department and ensure the drama series or soapies livelonger by extending them to digital platforms.
  • Develop teasers and promos for each drama before it goes on air and create public engagement and listener feedback sessions.
  • Assess submitted scripts for suitability and provide feedback timeously to the writers.
  • Provide creative guidance and process mapping to drama authors, scriptwriters in order to develop drama scripts that are suitable for production and broadcast.
  • Provide guidance, support and monitor new writing talent in the development of their scripts (external Clients).
  • Make meaningful amendments to scripts and do quality assurance.
  • Generate and develop ideas for possible commissioning of scripts for special calendar events, commemorations and special broadcasts.
  • Manage and monitor the casting of appropriate talent for productions of the highest creative quality for plays and serials
  • Direct actors in the pursuit of obtaining the best possible performances for the given recording and narration of the storyline.
  • Guide and advise technical personnel in the choice and use of sound effects and recording techniques.
  • Guide the editing process to arrive at a production of excellent technical quality.
  • Monitor and facilitate the creativity of new ideas and innovative ways of achieving desired results.
  • Do impact assessment of the storyline and public feedback sessions frequently to improve on the quality of actors, storyline, scripting and messaging in the drama
  • Adhere to regulations and broadcast legislation i.e. ICASA compliance, Broadcasting Act etc.
  • Monitor and report on the operational risks and compliance matters.
  • Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
  • Ensure compliance with Copyright Act.
  • Adhere to SABC editorial code, ICASA regulations and applicable policies.
  • Manage contacts and networks and maintain confidentiality of writers’ intellectual property.
  • Engage constantly with content providers internally and external to be able to develop detailed briefs for script writers and drama authors to achieve good quality productions in line with the station’s objectives.
  • Oversee public feedback engagements and respond to complaints and recommendations.
  • Liaise with Commercial Enterprises and Business Development around drama sponsorships and product placement campaigns to realize revenue growth.
  • Liaise with internal and external content providers to ensure content alignment to programming strategy
  • Manage adequate staffing for fair workload distribution, succession planning and effective leadership.
  • Effective communication and briefing of actors, script writers, authors, technicians and administrative staff.
  • Provide direction on casting and attraction of drama script writers, actors, drama authors, quality assurers and language specialists.
  • Conduct Individual coaching, counseling and mentoring on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
  • Manage available staff and performance management.
 
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
  • National diploma or degree in Speech and Drama/Media Studies/Communication or relevant qualification. NQF 6
  • 3 years’ experience in Radio content production
  • Qualification in theatre / radio / TV drama production would be an advantage
  • Excellent command of language of the radio station (both written and spoken).
  • Technical skills (pro-tools)
  • Advanced knowledge of Radio production processes, tools and systems.
  • Ability to create reporting and filing systems to ensure accountability.
  • Project management skills.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Understanding of the different role players within the media landscape.
  • Digital media skills.
  • Sound understanding of current trends and socio-political issues.
  • Script writing and editing skills.
  • Knowledge of SABC Corporate Goals and other mandatory and legislative requirements regarding broadcast content.
  • Ability to work within a team environment, give advice and guidance appropriately.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Advanced computer skills
 
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​AD OPERATIONS MANAGER

DIVISION: Sales
DEPARTMENT: Digital Sales
BUSINESS UNIT: Sales
SSCLE CODE/GRADE: 402B (Paterson C3, Pernomnes 9)
SAP Position ID: 60024068
POSITION REPORTS TO: Head Of Digital Sales
LOCATION:  Head Office
 
CLOSING DATE: 11 January 2026 
 
JOB PURPOSE
The Ad Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimising the entire digital advertising delivery ecosystem for SABC - including direct-sold campaigns, campaigns executed via external digital sales partners (e.g., MediaMark, MediaNorth, Arise/365 Digital), and programmatic campaigns via SSPs/DSPs (Castoola, Magnite, Adform, etc.).
This role ensures operational excellence, yield maximisation, governance and revenue assurance, partner enablement, and continuous process improvement in a multi-platform, multi-channel environment.
 
C. MAIN OBJECTIVES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREA)
JOB OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION
           
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
DELIVERY LEADERSHIP & CAMPAIGN EXECUTION       
•Oversee the setup, trafficking, QA, pacing and delivery for all campaigns (direct, partner, programmatic).
●Lead the Ad Ops team in ensuring campaigns launch on time, hit targets, and meet quality standards.
●Resolve high-level trafficking or delivery issues and ensure escalation processes are in place. 
 
PROGRAMMATIC + YIELD STRATEGY        
●Develop and execute programmatic strategy: deal types (PMP/PG), floor price policy, yield optimisation across SSPs/DSPs.
●Monitor supply path, auction dynamics (Magnite, Adform), fill rates, eCPM/net revenue by channel/device.
●Implement pricing controls (UPR/floor), segment inventory (geo, device, format) for increased yield.
            
GOVERNANCE, REPORTING & COMPLIANCE    
•Ensure all campaigns are compliant with PFMA, internal policies, partner contracts and ad-tech vendor SLAs.
•Lead reconciliation between ad server/SSP /finance (SAP) to verify delivery vs bookings/invoicing.
•Consolidate reporting across Castoola, Magnite, Adform, and partner systems for unified dashboards.
•Maintain audit-ready documentation and reporting.      
 
PARTNER & STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION   
•Serve as the operational link between SABC and its digital sales partners and tech vendors.
•Standardise operational workflows, traction, reporting templates for partners.
•Conduct partner performance reviews, SLA monitoring, training/adoption of tools.    
 
TEAM LEADERSHIP & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
•Lead and develop the Ad Ops team (Executives, Specialists), build capability.
•Identify process inefficiencies, implement best practices / automation within ad ops workflows.
•Drive continuous improvement in campaign delivery, tech stack, and reporting.
             
D. INHERENT REQUIREMENT
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
•NQF 6/7 diploma / degree or equivalent in Marketing, Digital Business, Media, or similar field.
•Additional certification/training in AdTech, Programmatic Advertising or Digital Media preferred.
 
EXPERIENCE:             
•5-8 years in digital ad operations / campaign management / programmatic environments, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
•Demonstrated experience with ad serving platforms (e.g., Castoola, Google Ad Manager, Xandr, Freewheel), SSPs/DSPs (Magnite, Adform, The Trade Desk, DV360).
•Experience in managing yield, pricing/floor strategy, partner/vendor relationships, and cross-functional teams.
•Proven experience in troubleshooting, trafficking, and reporting across multiple systems.
•Prior exposure to working with external sales partners or agencies is an advantage.
 
KNOWLEDGE:             
•Strong understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem: ad servers, SSPs, DSPs, PMP/PG deal types, real-time bidding, inventory management.
•Excellent analytical skills: able to interpret performance data, identify optimisation opportunities, and translate into strategy.
•Proven ability to design, implement and improve workflows and processes (particularly in campaign delivery and programmatic operations).
•Leadership & stakeholder management skills: able to lead a team, engage with sales, finance, tech & partner teams, and represent operations in senior forums.
•Commercial acumen: understands revenue drivers, pricing, yield optimisation, financial reconciliation and governance.
•Problem-solving orientation: able to identify root causes of delivery or performance issues, propose corrective actions.
•High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple campaigns and priorities.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE