SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC)

TEAM LEADER: CIVIL ENGINEERING
Reporting line: Property Manager
Division: Finance: Real Estate and Logistics
Scale Code: 401
Position ID: 60017858

CLOSING DATE: 12 MARCH 2024

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To manage a maintenance schedule, ad-hoc repairs, and building facilities, in order to ensure the maximum effectiveness of these buildings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL PLAN

Implement maintenance plans for building civil/structural and general.
Oversee minor and major projects
Co-ordination role in contracts
Manage, organise, plan and control operational activities
Carry out quality checks
Set up and control Maintenance schedules and formulate daily routines
Set up Maintenance Plans
Execute maintenance according to plan & Budget
Ensure relevant maintenance contracts are in place with suppliers
Manage SLA with suppliers
Fault finding and development of repair methodology
Inspections and assessment of building structures (walls, doors, roofs floors etc)
Assist in purchase and control material required for material
Ensure cleanness of storerooms, workshops, parking facilities and general
Manage the maintenance of buildings and facilities.

2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Ensure accurate and sound administration in the preparation and control of costs with no wasteful expenditure.
Manage expenditure according to Budget
Prepare budgets according to maintenance plan
Accurately budgeting
Cost estimation for quotations

3. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Maintain effective health and safety environment,
Completion of risk assessments of the department
Conduct tool box talks
Monitor and enforce safety legal requirements on all machinery
Ensure compliance to OHS act
Ensure compliance to NKP act
Compliance to Procurement processes
Ensure compliance to SABC policies
Maintain strict confidentiality of all stakeholder documents at all times

4. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Initiate, prepare and negotiate building maintenance related contracts
Maintain the various agreed and signed Service Level Agreements
Contract Performance management
Limit job requirements to contract specifications and contractors monitoring
Sign-off completion certificate where required
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
Maintain accurate records for the upkeep of drawings, certificates and other related documents
Communicate Standard Operating Procedures

Maintain a database for maintenance activities

6. LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Work closely with 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.
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.
Customer relationship building
Team player

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

NQF 4 /Matric/ Grade 12
National Diploma S4/T4/N6 Civil Engineering or relevant qualification.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering or relevant qualification (NQF 7/8) is an advantage

EXPERIENCE

8 years’ experience in general building maintenance and construction environment with 5 years in a supervisory position.

KNOWLEDGE

Financial management
Business planning
Management information systems
Financial reporting
Project Management
Contract Management
HR Business Processes and Systems understanding.
Understanding of related policy Name them
Technology related Systems
Computer Package
People Management
Customer relationship Management

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MARKETING MANAGER: PCS COMBO
DIVISION: PCS COMBO
REPORTING LINE: BUSINESS MANAGER: PCS COMBO
POSITION ID: 60018008
SCALE CODE: 130
CLOSING DATE: 11 MARCH 2024
(This is a 5-year Contract Position)

Main Purpose of the position
To develop marketing strategy to attract and retain specific audiences and increase market share in order for Sales to maximise revenue.
Key Accountabilities:

Develop and implement strategic marketing and brand building plans, in order to retain and increase current market share.
Improve programme marketability and profitability by researching trends, identifying and capitalising on market opportunities;
Effectively promote programmes and on-air personalities to increase audience growth in accordance with the station strategy.
Liaise with and sustain rapport with relevant internal and external media owners (television, radio, press and magazine) to ensure effective publicity of the station.
Oversee all station Digital platforms (websites, social media and apps) to ensure growth of digital communities and creation of revenue generation opportunities.
Develop and implement trade and consumer below-the-line strategy.
Develop and implement a PR & Communications Strategy, for traditional and online platforms.
Identify marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining market, competitors’ share, and competitors’ advantages and weaknesses; forecasting projected business.
Improve programme marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalising on market opportunities.
Develop business cases and proposals for the implementation of strategic marketing activities.
Develop briefs for the sourcing of external marketing and brand agencies.
Manage contracts with external agencies and all suppliers.
Plan, determine, manage and ensure cost-effective utilisation of marketing budget.
Identify and exploit alternative revenue streams.
Plan and execute all Marketing related events, including goods reconciliation, post campaign and post event analysis reports.
Provide monthly and quarterly reports on the department’s performance ( inclusive of CSI and Digital activities)
Maintain and update an electronic and manual filling system.
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures and to address gaps and promote accountability.
Oversee the management of risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
Comply with SCM procedures and effectively manage contracts with internal and external partners.
Adherence to PFMA and compliance with industry regulations and SABC policies and procedures.
Communicate and sustain rapport with relevant internal and external media owners to ensure effective publicity of the station.
Develop and Present proposals to internal and external stakeholder to enhance communication, awareness and buy-in of station projects.
Manage, maintain and expand customer base, exploit specific data, anticipate and explore new opportunities.
Collect, analyse and present marketing information to management for decision making.
Synergise and provide information to Sales workforce for trade marketing purposes.
Liaise with Radio Sales to ensure that product campaigns run smoothly and on-time for client satisfaction.
Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Ensure adequate staffing for workload and effective leadership (including leave management).
Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
Complete Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
Individual coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance and developmental needs.
Transfer of skills in line with succession planning principles.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree/B.Tech in Marketing/Communications/Media Studies or relevant qualification at NQF Level 7.
5 years’ experience in marketing, preferably in the broadcasting industry and 2 years should be at supervisory level.
Understanding of legislation, policies, SOPs and procedures relating to Radio Broadcasting industry
Understanding of Advertising industry legislation, rules, norms and standards.
Knowledge and wide network in various industries.
Ability to analyze research and identify industry trends.
Digital marketing qualification.
Development of strategy for consumer and trade marketing.
Expert knowledge of and experience of utilizing digital technology tools for marketing purposes.
Driving License
Understanding Public Finance Management Act
Expert knowledge of Marketing and Brand building.
Sound understanding of the radio broadcasting industry.
Digital marketing principles
Creative thinking ability.
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of the station and its target audience.

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ASSISTANT COMMISSIONING EDITOR: DRAMA
DIVISION: Video Entertainment
REPORT LINE: Genre Manager: (Drama)
SCALE CODE: 403
POSITION ID: 60019593

CLOSING DATE: 07 MARCH 2024

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To be of assistance to the CE’s and to supervise , oversee weekly programme broadcasts to ensure high quality productions that comply with the SABC’s mandate to the Drama Genre

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensures completion and accuracy of business plan paper work and administration
Ensures completion and accurate administration of all contracts and agreements prior to broadcast
Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors
Receive administrative paper work prior to broadcast and distribute to relevant parties
Support continual analysis and evaluation of current business in order to grow and maximize sponsorship.
Keep abreast with upcoming and new programmes and schedule changes.
Keep abreast with all the new and innovative technology in executing of elements.
Evaluate proposals and preview programmes prior to transmission in accordance with channel vision, mission and image
Monitor programme route on schedule and communicate changes
Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors
Visit studio and locations
Facilitates pitching sessions for short-listed producers
Assist in the review of slots/programmes and audits of schedules and draw up briefs
Assist with evaluation and negotiation of budgets
Provide effective follow-up and after sales service to clients, verbally, telephonically and via e-mails and follow up meetings.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with Internal and External clients to building better relationships with all our stakeholders and ensuring correct on-air exposure execution.

REQUIREMENTS:

National Diploma in Content Disciplines / Television Production / Media Studies or related Qualification (NQF 6)
2 -years Television Production experience and/or Broadcasting Experience.
Knowledge of the broadcasting industry.
Project management.
Research analysis.
Ability to act on research and to understand local and global broadcast trends
Ability to work with clients and suppliers effectively
A good communicator, motivator and problem solver
PC literacy is essential (Ms Word, Excel and Power Point)
Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.

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COMMISSIONING EDITOR: (ENTERTAINMENT)
DIVISION: Video Entertainment
REPORT LINE: Genre Manager: Entertainment
SAP POSITION ID: 60019577
SCALE CODE: 300

CLOSING DATE: 07 MARCH 2024

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To plan, acquire, commission, research, develop and oversee the production, transmission and aggregation of local entertainment programming. Ensure all programmes acquired, produced and delivered are of exceptional quality, within specific channel mandates, brand, market needs and revenue generation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manage the value chain of the acquisition of local entertainment content across the formats and sub-genres required by the SABC audio-visual platforms
Provide effective input and support to the development of Local Production’s planning and content strategies based on market & competitive research
Ensure all programmes acquired, commissioned and produced is done utilizing market research in trends, innovations and mandates and revenue goals
Lead the editorial and creative execution of the programmes
Provide creative and business direction to internal stakeholders towards the promotion, aggregation, broadcast, commercial exploitation and marketing of the programmes
Editorial oversight of programmes ensuring that programmes are delivered in line with policies, technical requirements, budget, contractual obligations, quality and channel needs
Provide programme formats, sub-genres and ideas for tendering
Develop partnerships with external stakeholders to deliver content quality, innovation and pricing
Work closely with all commissioned companies in the development and production of programmes
Responsible for approval of all phases of development, production, delivery and aggregation including but not limited to format bibles, talent, creative execution, production design, key creatives and transmission versions
Communicate all creative and production information to relevant internal stakeholders for promotion, broadcast and commercialization
Set all contractual terms and conditions in line with SABC’s policies and procedures and ensure timeous delivery of all contractual obligations, terms and conditions and deliverables
Ensure Video Entertainment’s universal access strategies are applied to all produced programmes
Advise the independent production industry of Video Entertainment’s requirements and ensure programmes comply with legal, contractual and copyright requirements.
Ensure that commissioned programmes meet language requirements
Regular performance reviews of all content and design, implementation and reporting of target and target improvement
Assist channels with the scheduling, viewer advisory and ICASA reporting on all programmes
Conceptualise and provide creative input into programmes that generates the required audiences and revenue objectives
Keeping abreast of industry trends locally and in internationally to inform production strategies in R&D, Development, Production, Post-Production and Aggregation.
Oversee the channel cost per minute for the production requirements together with Production Management
Ensure that Production companies deliver productions within approved budget and implement risk mitigation strategies per production
Manage all cash flow aspects of delivery through the approval against “Delivery Requirements”
Manage financial risk by ensuring all signed invoices are approved against approved deliveries.
Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters with regards to all productions.
Ensure all commissioning processes are followed in terms of proposal evaluations, shortlisting and pitching.
Approve talent aligned to SABC’s talent strategy, marketing objectives and channel brand and identity
Ensure all timelines and processes are followed in terms of Standard Operating Procedures within division
Oversee and report on Occupational Health and Safety matter on productions
Provide necessary information to PR and SABC marketing on all programmes
Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework in relation to all productions.
Provide monthly production reports on all productions detailed risks, delivery, mandate and editorial matters.
Ensure that all mandates reporting documentation is received by production companies. These include Final Control Sheets (FC sheets), Delivery Requirements Specifications (contract annexure) and language requirements on all productions.
Foster relationships with business partners through collaboration, coaching, educating and appreciating of business priorities.
Manage internal and external relationships to support efficient content delivery.
Address all Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) complaints.
Ensure producers’ delivery towards Video Entertainment’s Transformation Plans.
Provide industry development support when required on productions.
Seek editorial partnerships with external parties to ensure rigor in terms of cost efficiencies, language, culture, history and environment.
Manage all live productions from an executive producing perspective

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Content disciplines / Television production or related qualifications.
5 years Television production experience and/or broadcasting experience.
More than 5 years editorial and production management experience
2 years in a senior position in an editorial and production environment, in any of the disciplines
Strong editorial skills and format creation
Knowledge of commissioning processes and the allocation of resources to reach objectives on time and within budget
Strong understanding of production and broadcast technology
Good project management skills.
Ability to act on research and to understand local and global broadcast trends
Ability to work with clients and suppliers effectively
A good communicator, motivator and problem solver
PC literacy is essential (Ms Word, Excel and Power Point)
Ability to work independently and in a team
A self-starter willing to take the initiative
Understanding of the public sector regulatory framework
Understanding of the broadcasting regulatory framework in South Africa
Valid driver’s licence
Production management, design and finance knowledge
Creative flair

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SENIOR SCHEDULING ANALYST
Reporting line: Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Division: Legal, Governance and Regulatory
Scale Code: 403
Position ID: 60017566

CLOSING DATE: 06 March 2024

Main purpose:
Reporting to the Regulatory Compliance Specialist: To assist Policy and Regulatory Affairs Department to perform its scheduling analysis function in respect of TV and Radio performance against license conditions and other regulatory requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Analyse preliminary schedules and alert scheduling managers if quotas are not met to ensure a high level of awareness on regulatory responsibilities.
Analyse reconciled broadcast schedules and provide feedback to channels on performance against licence conditions and regulations for inclusion in monthly reports.
Conduct data analysis and relevant scenario planning to ensure compliance by TV and Radio.
Calculate impact of proposed schedule changes on mandate compliance; sift data, notice trends and variances.
Extract and validate data from Integrated Broadcast Management System (IBMS) or Television Broadcast Management system (TVBMS) for analysis of Television schedules.
Plan for the implementation when new licence conditions and regulations prevail.
Ensure that data capturing is correct and identify data conflicts.
Promote the ethos of the Public Broadcaster in respect of its mandate.
Monitor and Evaluate TV and Radio services to ensure compliance.
Provide monthly reports and give regular feedback.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Codes of Conduct, Press Council Code, SABC editorial policies and news and current affairs style guide.
Monitor implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Monitor and report on the internal risk.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Contribute towards Liaison with ICASA on the reporting about compliance.
Liaise with Internal Stakeholders with regards to compliance (Radio, TV and BIT)
Represent the department in meetings with channels.
Represent the department in all discussions related to the introduction of new software systems in the SABC (TVBMS, SAP, etc.).

LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION

Coach, mentor and develop the team.
Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
Ensure the implementation of organisational development initiatives i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, and Human Capital Planning etc.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

National Diploma / Degree in Human Sciences majoring in Statistics or equivalent qualifications. (NQF6/7)

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years’ experience in data analysis and policy regulatory environment.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the new licensing conditions, broadcasting regulations and editorial policies.
Excellent organizational, planning & communication.
Understanding of broadcast policy and regulations.
Ability to manage relationships across all levels
Knowledge of governance and organizational processes
Understanding of the broadcast industry
Statistical analysis.

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