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SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)
 
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SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER
DIVISION: Finance
REPORT LINE:  Head: Financial and Management Reporting
SCALE CODE: 130
POSITION ID: 60020632
 
CLOSING DATE : 15 APRIL 2024
 
Main Purpose of the Position:
To develop, manage and maintain sound financial management systems, processes and structures mitigate against financial risk, ensure compliance with governance requirements, timeous and accurate financial reporting, to enable informed decision making by stakeholders.
 
Key Accountabilities:
Strategy development
  • Conduct internal business review analysis to guide strategic input and strategy development.
  • Provide strategic direction to the Division in terms of defining objectives, strategy and development of business models to be implemented.
  • Monitor and ensure that business plans comply with SABC’s guidelines and policies.
  • Cascade strategy to Departments within Finance within the Division.
  • Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives.
  • Manage the strategic business cycle.
  • Manage and ensure compliance and implementation of various strategic plans in to guide the corporate plan.
  • Monitor the attainability and sustainability of Divisional performance standards as per objectives.
  • Conduct continuous programme, revenue and market reviews in order to meet strategic objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong, sustainable, respected, and trusted relationships with Business Unit management and all other related stakeholders.
 
Business operational efficiency and cost management
  • Oversee the preparation of the Division’s annual budget within parameters and timelines issued by Group Finance, including compilation of budget framework for the Division and alignment with strategy.
  • Manage and oversee the effective co-ordination, reporting and accurate maintenance of all the budgets and forecasts in the Division.
  • Support and provide up-to-date financial information to Management to enable informed decision making.
  • Authorize financial transactions in line with the Delegation of Authority Framework and SABC policies and procedures.
  • Review business unit monthly financial reports and identify and follow up matters of concern, such as cost budget overruns, and prepare a consolidated financial report.
  • Monitor the accuracy of the fixed asset register and direct IFRS accounting for PPE
  • Review business cases, credit applications and other documents for risk assessments
  • Effective debt collection and working capital management
  • Support and provide up-to-date financial information to Management to enable informed decision making
  • Monitor and ensure that the value chain for the Division supports the business in the delivery of objectives
  • Be the champion of a culture of cost discipline and awareness
 
Governance, risk and compliance
  • Monitor and report on operational risks and compliance.
  • Implement internal control measures to ensure a strong internal control environment, good governance and compliance.
  • Oversee the management of Operational risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
  • Support, lead and partake in OHSA initiatives and requirements.
  • Review and implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework
  • Monitor execution of annual internal and external audits and ensuing findings address gaps and ensure execution of mitigation strategies.
  • Drive constant innovation in the engagement of the Finance Department with technology and its transition in a world of rapid change and advancement where it is expected to be a value adding business partner.
  • Support Group Finance in all transversal initiatives, projects or operational deliverables, reporting requirements,
  • Plan and execute cashflow management and forecasting under the guidance of and in consultation with the Treasury Department.
  • Evaluate all business plans in the context of compliance to SABC’s guidelines and policies.
 
Customer and stakeholder management
  • Explore and make recommendations on current operational processes to streamline and improve it for better efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Create and maintain cross functional communication with internal stakeholders.
 
Leadership and people management
  • Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
  • Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
  • Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
  • Career Development Plans (CDP) for all staff members.
  • Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
 
Requirements:
  • Minimum B Com Honours with completed articles training.
  • Experience in a Sales environment of a medium to large company is key.
  • CA (SA) will be advantageous.
  • Minimum 8 Years’ experience in Finance, of which minimum 5 years should be on Middle Management Level.
 
Skills required:
  • Business planning and complexity theory
  • Budget management, forecasting, Scenario planning and Trend analysis
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Strategic management and a strong business acumen
  • SAP experience will be key
  • International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
  • Effective project management
  • Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
  • Proven ability to do reconciliations
  • Attention to detail and analytical
  • Customer service orientation (internal and external)
  • Committed to the achievement and maintenance of quality
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to make rational, and sound decisions in a fast-paced environment, in some cases with limited information if necessary
  • Good problem solving and decision making skills
 
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DIVISION: Video Entertainment
REPORT LINE: On-Air Manager
SCALE CODE: 403
CLOSING DATE: 15 APRIL 2024
POSITION ID: 60019686
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To ensure product development, manage all creative operational needs, leading the communication -interactive design and concept delivery. To inspire and manage the creative team, create and approve high class visual layouts, brainstorming, and copy writing for short form productions
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Implement the approved strategic On-air plans for the Video Entertainment Platforms.
  • Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the On Air plans.
  • Report on the impact of the On Air plans based on market intelligence reports and editorial reviews.
  • Coordinate viewing sessions of the work delivered by producers.
  • Creatively design channel/bouquet on air campaigns and manage on-air brand projects.
  • Ensure graphics are used effectively to enhance campaigns.
  • Lead and provide creative direction to the channels promo producers and evaluate creative output.
  • Approve/Reject concepts, promos, launches and campaigns created.
  • Confirm accuracy of times, dates and days of the different promos.
  • Provide input on appropriate creative execution of on-air imaging.
  • Provide creative direction as well as execute shoots for the platform.
  • Ensure all shoots are aligned to the marketing brief and channel specifications.
  • Drive on-air brand campaigns and ensure it addresses platform positioning
  • Ensure production of multipurpose digital On Air material aligned to the Divisions digital strategy.
  • Coordinate and manage weekly status meetings and brainstorm sessions.
  • Develop workflows for promo producers.
  • Attend weekly channel steering meetings in order to gain sight of business operations.
  • Present Promos for platform review at steering meetings
  • Manage the operating budget as per campaign in such a manner to ensure effective utilization of budget
  • Implement and Adhere to (Standard Operating Procedures) SOP’s for Operational efficiencies.
  • Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
  • Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
  • Comply with applicable policies and legislation.
  • Advise on policies to ensure fair and uniform interpretation of guidelines.
  • Monitor and Report on Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Provide monthly reports highlighting challenges and achievements.
  • Contract management of Freelancers
  • Administer Freelance payment
  • Issue Creative On-Air briefs to external suppliers.
  • Foster relationships with relevant stakeholders through collaboration, and education of business processes and priorities.
  • Establish clear lines of communication between programming, scheduling, marketing and the creative staff.
  • Contract and manage Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
  • Manage adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
  • Effective briefing and communication with department staff.
  • Ensure Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members are in place and make follows up.
  • Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff
  • Individual coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Film & Television or Media Studies or related qualification (NQF6/7)
  • 5 years’ experience on multiple levels in On Air Television Production which 3 should be on supervisory
  • Understanding of related policy.
  • Computer Package
  • Financial management
  • Project management
  • Creation of PR opportunities to enhance the image of SABC television channel
  • Good understanding of the On Air/Marketing environment
 
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SPECIALIST: HEAD ENDS
Report Line: Distribution Specialist
Division: Technology
Scale Code: 300
Position ID: 60018785
 
Closing Date: 15 April 2024
 
 PURPOSE
Installation, configuration and maintenance of Head End equipment to broadcasting requirements.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
  • Keep inventory of DTT Head End assets up to date.
  • Maintenance and repairs of encoding, multiplexing and associated midlleware to ensure it complies with manufacturers specifications.
  • Installation, configuration and maintenance of Head End equipment to broadcasters requirements.
  • Training of technical and operational staff.
  • Monitor the availability of the transmitter and satellite networks and consolidate an accurate monthly network breakdown report, detailing: total lost broadcast time; total lost broadcast time per programme; graphical representation of hours lost per month, to indicate trends.
  • Identification of any transmitter site showing abnormal down time. 
  • Provide relevant quality management information and consultation to Radio and TV, in order to influence the development and planning decision making processes.
  • Ensure optimal alignment between technology and the radio stations and TV channels needs and requirements.
  • Keep SABC in line with latest technological features.
  • Ensure continual technology renewal and footprint optimisation in order to enhance efficiencies.
  • Provide long-term technology planning, aligned with SABC Radio and TV strategy.
  • Take responsibility for the technical contact with Telkom and Sentech, in order to ensure optimal delivery on SABC technical needs and requirements.
  • Liaise with TV and Radio and relevant technology business units, in order to ensure optimal delivery on transmission technology needs and requirements.
  • Liaise with SABC Technical working groups (SAG and EBAF requirements).
  • Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance.
 
  • Monitor compliance in line with Occupational Health Safety Act.
 
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
  • Liaison with Sentech in connection with Event Information Table related queries and all matters of association.
  • Provide colleagues with in-house training on the EPG production system to ensure information sharing
 
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • BTech or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage
  • Professional registration as engineer or technologist
 
EXPERIENCE
  • 6_+ Years technical experience in broadcasting with exposure to radio and TV of which 3 year Management experience, proven track record in the optimal application of technology in radio and TV.
  • A good understanding of digital multichannel broadcasting
  • Computer literate.
  • Client service oriented.
  • Good communications skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Team Player
 
TECHNICAL SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
  • Good overview of frequency planning environment
  • Ability to simultaneously think on both broad-picture and detailed-orientated scales
  • Excellent understanding of intellectual property concepts?
  • To keep abreast of International Broadcast and technology trends in multimedia/digital broadcasting
  • Thorough understanding of RF/Transmitter environment
  • Conversant in digital technologies
  • Applicable for digital broadcasting
  • Understand of policy, SOP and procedures relating human resource
  • Development of strategy
  • Understanding of human resource and labour policies
  • Organization development
  • Group facilitation skills
  • Project management
  • Labour Statute Training
  • Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to broad HR legislation
 
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ACCOUNTANT: PAYROLL
Reporting line: Manager: Payroll
Division: Finance
Scale Code: 300
Position ID: 60017751     
 
CLOSING DATE: 14 APRIL 2024
 
REPORTING TO THE MANAGER: PAYROLL: To ensure timeous, correct and efficient results of the payroll, according to SABC policies and procedures and in line with the relevant legislatives.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY 
  • Ensure accurate loading of sundry debtors, advances and related payroll deductions (voluntary and involuntary) and earnings on the payroll system.
  • Verify all changes to employee payroll/ HR master data records according to authorizations.
  • Ensure that all tax directives are maintained on the payroll system.
  • Maintain an effective, professional interface with stakeholders and resolve salary queries including tax queries.
  • Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
  • Complete tasks within assigned time frames (be timeous).
  • Maintain quality service following SABC policies and procedures.
  • Management of reports received from ACB/Banks for salaries or bonds which were returned unpaid.
  • Supervise and manage effective filing of source documents for ease of reference and auditing purposes.
  • Checking/verifying of payroll data input by team for control purposes.
  • Ad-hoc duties including distribution of pay slips monthly and IRP5 certificates annually.
  • Project work related to payroll operations and effectiveness.
  • Verifying of leave data and be able to reconcile leave balances.
  • Manage any unpaid leave types, e.g. maternity leave, general unpaid leave etc.
  • Manage relevant reporting and communication to Third parties as allocated and authorized to line manager.
  • Accurate salary Cheque control
  • Prepare and submit payroll forex payments
  • Ensure accurate maintenance for IRP5 purposes.
  • Prepare payroll month end reconciliations
  • Run a pre-DME and DME file with supporting reports
  • Prepare mid-month payments
  • Supervise and verify the vendor payment process
  • Month end reports for external and internal stake holders
  • Test on ERP system developments, enhancements and support packs
 
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE 
  • Ensure adherence to policies and procedures and proper corporate governance. 
  • Review and monitor the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, (SOPs). 
  • Monitor compliance and adherence in line with risks identified. 
  • Adhere and reporting on all Occupational Health and Safety Compliance. 
  • Work closely with auditors in the course of internal and external audits and ensure findings are resolved and address gaps.
 
CUSTOMER AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholder to ensure delivery on business objectives.
  • Monitor Service Level Agreements with service providers to ensure adherence to requirements.
  
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT 
  • Contract, set target and manage Performance of the team in accordance with the Performance Management policy. 
  • Effective management of Employment Relations issues within the Business Unit. 
  • Manage, direct, guide, motivate and develop the team 
  • Ensure effective communication within the department and division and promote effective communication channels. 
  • Personnel Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members. 
  • Provide direction on the attraction and retention of staff. 
  • Ensure the relevant Job profiles are prepared and are available for the Business Unit.
      
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor Degree / National Diploma in Finance or Human Resource or relevant qualifications (NQF 6/7)
 
EXPERIENCE
  • 10 Years’ experience in payroll management of which 5 years should be on supervisor level. 
           
KNOWLEDGE
  • Knowledge and understanding of latest financial developments.
  • Knowledge of relevant financial policy and regulations
  • Detailed tax knowledge
  • Technical knowledge of ERP payroll systems
  • Computer literacy(Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • PFMA,
  • National Treasury Regulations,
  • Risk Management
  • Leadership
  • Project management
 
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PRODUCER / PRESENTER: CURRENT AFFAIRS
(SETSWANA / MOTSWEDING FM)
SCALE CODE: 402
POSITION ID: 60019119
LOCATION: MAHIKENG, NORTH WEST
REPORTING LINE: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: CURRENT AFFAIRS
CLOSING DATE: 11 APRIL 2024
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To produce and / or present Setswana radio Current Affairs programmes and be part of a team that broadcasts stories that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Initiate and produce Setswana News and Current Affairs content as assigned.
  • Present Current Affairs programmes, Special Programmes / Broadcasts and Outside Broadcasts.
  • Identify, initiate, brainstorm, research, plan, record, produce and broadcast Current Affairs stories and content that are newsworthy, compelling, accurate and fair for the target audience.
  • Plan and deliver the content of identified Current Affairs stories and programmes.
  • Adhere to the specific language requirements.
  • Interpret and analyse the undercurrents in and subtexts of stories.
  • Conduct field, archival and other research.
  • Conduct interviews and Q&As.
  • Write / script, translate, voice and package stories in Setswana.
  • Deliver Current Affairs content / programmes on time.
  • Support and mentor team members and colleagues.
  • Establish and maintain reliable and trustworthy news networks and contacts.
  • Engage professionally with the target audience to promote and enhance News and Current Affairs.
  • Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA licence conditions and regulations, BCCSA and Press Council codes, SABC editorial policies, style guide and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
  • National diploma / degree in journalism or media studies or any relevant equivalent qualifications
  • 4 years’ experience in the radio news environment
  • Setswana and English fluency and proficiency, including exceptional reading, writing, translating and speaking skills
  • Good news sense and attention to detail
  • Good and clear broadcast voice
  • Good understanding and professional use of social media as a journalistic tool
  • Staying abreast of News and Current Affairs, and related developments
  • Sound understanding of current social, economic and political trends
  • Good ability to plan, organise and work in a team
  • Ability and willingness to work under pressure, including long and irregular hours
  • Good understanding of the news, media and broadcasting environments
  • Well-developed computer literacy and skills relevant to the broadcasting environment.
  • Valid Code B / 8 driver’s licence
 
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