Group Executive: Video Entertainment (12545) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT VE STRATEGY

• Develop and monitor the execution of the VE strategy in alignment with the Corporate Strategy and Corporate Plan
• Provide strategic direction to the VE Senior Management Team in the execution of Divisional strategy and objectives
• Ensure commercial viability and sustainability of the Content Acquisition process
• Ensure effective Scheduling & Programming across VE Channels and alignment in all Platforms
• Acquire content to ensure SABC+ growth in becoming a flagship platform, not only in South Africa but also in Africa
• Work very closely with the Sales or Commercial Division to ensure delivery on the Divisional revenue targets
• Constantly develop strategies to ensure the reception of alternative sources of revenue (non-advertising and sponsorship)
• Constantly conduct research and analysis on the video entertainment landscape to proactively stay ahead of the competition
• Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure Content Marketing
• Ensure the strategy is cascaded to Group Executive and the Board of Directors

CONTENT AND AUDIENCES – OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Ensure relevant, compelling, and competitive content is acquired
• Deliver relevant, compelling content and programming across the VE platforms, channels and devices to ensure audience satisfaction and growth.
• Work closely with Production Houses to ensure on-time delivery of Content and within prescribed quality
• Ensure Audience growth and retention across all SABC platforms and channels, even after the ASO
• Successfully manage the day-to-day operations of the SABC including broadcasts, digital media, content acquisition, scheduling and programming in accordance with sound management principles, operational excellence and practices and in accordance with the SABC mandate and the requirements of its regulatory environment.
• Ensure that audience segmentation & insights reports (with specific reference to the SABC’s commercial and public interest mandates) are developed.  

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & INNOVATION

• Ensure relevant, compelling, and competitive content is acquired
• Deliver relevant, compelling content and programming across the VE platforms, channels and devices to ensure audience satisfaction and growth.
• Work closely with Production Houses to ensure on-time delivery of Content and within prescribed quality
• Ensure Audience growth and retention across all SABC platforms and channels, even after the ASO
• Successfully manage the day-to-day operations of the SABC including broadcasts, digital media, content acquisition, scheduling and programming in accordance with sound management principles, operational excellence and practices and in accordance with the SABC mandate and the requirements of its regulatory environment.
• Ensure that audience segmentation & insights reports (with specific reference to the SABC’s commercial and public interest mandates) are developed.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure relevant, compelling, and competitive content is acquired
• Deliver relevant, compelling content and programming across the VE platforms, channels and devices to ensure audience satisfaction and growth.
• Work closely with Production Houses to ensure on-time delivery of Content and within prescribed quality
• Ensure Audience growth and retention across all SABC platforms and channels, even after the ASO
• Successfully manage the day-to-day operations of the SABC including broadcasts, digital media, content acquisition, scheduling and programming in accordance with sound management principles, operational excellence and practices and in accordance with the SABC mandate and the requirements of its regulatory environment.
• Ensure that audience segmentation & insights reports (with specific reference to the SABC’s commercial and public interest mandates) are developed.

PARTNERSHIP & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Develop local, continental and global partnerships relevant broadcasters, broadcast, technology and media industry players such as Production Houses, BRC, ICASA, etc
• Review existing strategic partnerships on an ongoing basis to ensure that they are sound and deliver the expected outcomes
• Ensure effective internal (Sales, Sport, Technology, Radio) and external stakeholder management to ensure optimal delivery.
• Develop MoUs with key strategic partners to leverage resources and optimise Operations execution of its strategy / plan.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure relevant, compelling, and competitive content is acquired
• Deliver relevant, compelling content and programming across the VE platforms, channels and devices to ensure audience satisfaction and growth.
• Work closely with Production Houses to ensure on-time delivery of Content and within prescribed quality.
• Ensure Audience growth and retention across all SABC platforms and channels, even after the ASO.
• Successfully manage the day-to-day operations of the SABC including broadcasts, digital media, content acquisition, scheduling and programming in accordance with sound management principles, operational excellence and practices and in accordance with the SABC mandate and the requirements of its regulatory environment.
• Ensure that audience segmentation & insights reports (with specific reference to the SABC’s commercial and public interest mandates) are developed.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS 

• Relevant Masters degree (NQF9) in Broadcasting, or Communication, or Broadcasting Leadership, or equivalent qualifications.

EXPERIENCE  

• 10 or more years in Broadcasting experience in General Management.
• 5 or more years should have been at Group Executive level, preferably in the Broadcasting industry.
• Good understanding and experience to commercialize business strategies.
• Excellent financial management and scenario planning experience within the PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations