Head- SABC Plus at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• To build and grow the SABC Plus platform so that it expands its digital reach in line with the public service mandate, supports content & audience relevance, especially among younger and underserved audiences, and develops sustainable digital revenue  streams in line with the SABC’s long-term turnaround and digital transformation strategy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SABC+ STRATEGY & VISION 

• Formulate and execute the SABC+ vision and strategy aligned to the SABC’s public broadcasting mandate and commercial objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership to the SABC+ platform in order to ensure competitive advantage
• Position SABC Plus as a primary digital destination for South African and African audiences, especially the youth segment.

 FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY - MONETISATION & COMMERCIAL GROWTH

• Own the SABC Plus business plan, budget, forecasts, and long-term sustainability model
• Define and track KPIs and dashboards
• Ensure responsible use of public resources and cost efficiency
• Develop and deliver monetisation strategies aligned to public broadcasting principles
• Grow digital advertising and alternative revenue streams while maintaining audience trust
• Work closely with Sales, Commercial, and Finance to deliver SMART revenue targets
• Manage and oversee the process of training needs analyses and skills gaps to determine knowledge and skills gaps for the SABC. 

CONTENT STRATEGY AND AUDIENCE GROWTH 

• Own audience acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies for SABC Plus
• Use real time audience insights and analytics to support SABC Plus content acquisition, production, and delivery strategies – across Sport, Radio, News, and Video Entertainment
• Oversee the coordination of content proposals, commercial negotiations, impact assessments, business case development, contracting, onboarding, performance reporting, and recommendations
• Use real time consumer data to build and deliver relevant consumer experiences on the platform
• Build and protect the SABC Plus brand as a trusted, inclusive, and innovative public streaming service     

TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE & PRODUCT INNOVATION 

• Collaborate with the Technology Division to ensure the technology infrastructure is fit for purpose.
• Ensure the SABC+’s technology stack enables the needs of audience segment
• Provide executive ownership of the SABC Plus platform, including product roadmap, UX/UI, reliability, scalability, and security
• Oversee platform development based on audience insights, data analytics, service accessibility, and impact
• Lead the SABC Plus team - across market intelligence, business development, content delivery, product management, technology, marketing, and sales functions   

 GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE 

• Ensure compliance with ICASA regulations, POPIA, and SABC’s governance frameworks
• Ensure adherence to policies, organisational imperatives, legislative and any other regulatory prescripts
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance with SABC policies and procedures
• Ensure resolution of all internal and external audit findings to address the identified gaps
• Ensure that the Strategic, Operational, and Project Risks are optimized and aligned to the SABC Risk Management Framework
• Represent SABC Plus at Exco, Board, and strategic partner level   

  PARTNERSHIPS & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Review existing strategic partnerships on an ongoing basis to ensure that they are sound and deliver the expected outcomes
• Drive partnerships with telcos, device manufacturers, platforms, and distributors to expand reach and accessibility
• Manage relationships with internal SABC divisions and industry partners
• Secure strategic partnerships to support platform growth
• Position SABC Plus as a cornerstone of the SABC’s digital future, public value proposition, and commercial growth     

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Technology (Computer Science or Information Systems), Digital Media or a related field
• An equivalent master’s degree or MBA would be added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• 10 or more years in Broadcasting experience in General Management, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role.
• Good understanding and experience to commercialize business strategies
• Demonstrated success in launching and scaling digital products or services
• Experience with analytics tools, product metrics, and performance management
• Strong commercial and financial management capability
• Excellent financial management and scenario planning experience within the PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management experience
• Deep understanding of the business model and uses data AND analytics to solve core business problems
• Commercial acumen balanced with public value
• Strategic, Design, and Systems Thinking Exposure
• Understanding of Agile and Lean Methodologies such as SCRUM and KANBAN
• 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
• Familiarity of the SABC Bill and Audio and Audio-visual Content Services (AAVCS) - Draft White Paper.

Deadlie:19th May,2026