Head Data Analytics and Governance at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• To oversee the governance, quality, security, and accessibility of all data, ensuring it is ethically and effectively utilised to propel innovation, improve operational efficiency, and create a competitive advantage for the Corporation. Also to drive the data vision, drive business value through data-driven insights, and establish a robust data culture.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT DATA STRATEGY & BUSINESS VALUE

• Develop and execute comprehensive enterprise data strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership of a data-driven culture by promoting data literacy and self-service analytics across all Divisions.
• Act as the leader for the value of data, communicating its strategic importance to all stakeholders including the Employees, Executives, and even the Board of Directors.
• Identify and be the key Sponsor of key data initiatives that deliver measurable ROI and business benefit
• Ensure the data strategy is cascaded to Employees, Group Executives, and the Board of Directors.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging data to solve complex data and information related business problems.
• Oversee the development of advanced analytics, business intelligence (BI), and data science capabilities.
• Drive the use of data for customer insights, operational optimization, and new revenue stream creation.
• Measure and report on the value generated from data and analytics investments.

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY – DATA GOVERNANCE, COMPLIANCE, RISK, AND MANAGEMENT

• Establish and lead an enterprise-wide data governance framework, including policies, standards, and processes.
• Define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability throughout the organization.
• Ensure quality, integrity, consistency, and usability of data and information across all systems and platforms.
• Oversee the enterprise data model and the management of metadata.
• Manage data risk and ensure compliance with all relevant industry and data regulations.

TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE, DATA SECURITY & PRIVACY

• Provide strategic direction for the Corporation’s data architecture, including data repositories (lakes, vaults, warehouses, and or cloud platforms).
• Evaluate and select data management and analytics technologies that are scalable and cost-effective.
• Ensure the data technology stack supports the needs of both operational and analytical systems.
• Collaborate with the CISO and Legal teams to ensure data is protected according to security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enforce data privacy, protection, and ethical use policies (e.g. POPIA, GDPR).
• Ensure adherence to policies, organisational imperatives, legislative and any other regulatory prescripts.
• Ensure resolution of all internal and external audit findings and address gaps.
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance with SABC policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the Strategic, Operational, and Project Risks are optimized and aligned to the SABC Risk Management Framework.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure compliance with all Human Resource Management requirements in accordance with annual calendar of people / talent management practices as well as sound employee lifecycle requirements (performance management, career development, succession planning, competency development etc.)
• Effective implementation and tracking of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure development and execution of Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members within the Data and Analytics CoE.
• Creating pipeline of talent: influencing attraction and retention of right skills at right times within the Data and Analytics CoE to ensure that they are fit for purpose for today and tomorrow’s world of work.
• Mentoring, coaching and facilitating key talent within Data and Analytics CoE.
• Aligning resources and talent management agenda.
• Implementing appropriate models for rewards and recognition of staff.
• Develop and implement effective succession planning to ensure the strength of the bench continues to be strong.

PARTNERSHIPS & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Review existing strategic partnerships on an ongoing basis to ensure that they are sound and deliver the expected outcomes.
• Develop MoUs with key strategic partners to leverage data resources and optimise Operations execution of its strategy / plan.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• An equivalent master’s degree or MBA would be added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• 10 or more years of Broadcasting experience in General Management.
• Good understanding and experience to commercialize business strategies.
• Excellent financial management and scenario planning experience within the PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations.

KNOWLEDGE

• Deep understanding of the business model and uses data to solve core business problems.
• Experience in the public sector or familiarity with the PFMA and best-in-practise corporate governance, including King IV Codes of Good Governance.
• A very good understanding of the cross-functional teamwork model.
• Knowledge of the Broadcasting Act, the Electronic Communications Act, ICASA Regulations, and related National Treasury regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of SABC internal control measures including Delegation of Authority Framework.
• Familiarity of the SABC Bill and Audio and Audio-visual Content Services (AAVCS) - Draft White Paper.

Deadline:7th June,2026