Deputy Director: Audio Visual Media Copyrights and Sustainability at Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority in relevant field. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in telecommunication sector with at least three (3) years proven work experience at an Assistant Director level.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will manage the development of the master plan, governance and regulatory framework for the audio-visual industry that ensures industry sustainability and promotion of media diversity and plurality in South Africa. Coordinate mechanisms to govern audio-visual media intellectual property rights, i.e. registration, dealing with disputes, commercial negotiations and enforcing licencing agreements and copyrights to ensure fair use, limitations and exceptions.
• Promote sustainable practices and ensure economic sustainability of the audio-visual industry, by fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration and supporting the development of business models and revenue streams. Mobilise resources, development of schemes and funding model policy for the audio-visual media industry.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to raise awareness about audio visual media copyright laws and responsibilities and assist users and the public in understanding the rights and obligations under copyright law. Provide oversight services to monitor the performance of the entities (strategic, operational and financial performance) to ensure business impact, financial viability and sustainability.
• Project Management, Manage financial resources, Driving change and operational excellence and Manage compliance.