Manager: Commissioning at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide strategic and operational leadership in commissioning of local content across Video Entertainment through administrative oversight, stakeholder management and local content acquisition regulatory reporting.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage the commissioning process aligned to SABC Supply Chain Management and National Treasury requirements.
• Design and implement workflows and projects to advance the acquisition and programming strategies of the Division
• Support the developmental objectives of the Division through transformational, regional and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment activities
• Create efficient content acquisition processes in line with SABC content strategy
• Establish and maintain effective relations with SABC Compliance, Supply Chain Management and Audit departments 
• Responsible for all ICASA Commissioning Protocol adherence and reporting
• Apply corporate policies to all acquisitions
• Support Local Content and Platforms in their advancement of the buying and programming plans
• Provide all commissioned report to the organisation on a quarterly and annual basis
• Ensure technology driven systems and processes are in place for producers to access the ECAS Portal easily
• Develop internal control measures guided by Commissioning protocols and procedures.
• Update and review the departmental standard operating procedures and commissioning protocols
• Effectively manage and fast track  the evaluation and pitching of concepts with  potential revenue
• Provide secretariat services for all content acquisition activities related commissioning of local content
• Ensure compliance in the acquisition of local content in the commissioning value chain for the Division
• Facilitate all industry related activities in Commissioning Office.
• Ensure effective record keeping for audit and compliance processes and ensure such records are in line with SABC’s File Management policies
• Draft monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the Commissioning dashboard
• Communicate with the independent producing industry proposals, status updates, receiving of Commissioning required documentation and submission windows
• Tracking commissioning administrative process from the Commissioning Office, Local Productions, Platforms and Commercial Enterprises
• Update Commissioning forms in line with organizational policies
• Manage the Commissioning page on the SABC website (ECAS Portal) and ensure that updates are done timeously.
• Manage all commissioning complaints and queries in line with the Commissioning Protocols and ICASA Mandate
• Prepare and provide annual audit documentation
• Ensure all Commissioning processes are done via the ECAS Portal.
• Organising and facilitating commissioning road shows & workshops in the Provinces
• Keep accurate records of commissioned production companies BBBEE, tax and TV license status in conjunction with Vendor Master
• Record, maintain and update the producer database
• Assist the Division with training in Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
• Chair all official commissioning sessions
• Maintain and update signature specimen database of all employees in the commissioning value chain
• Implementation of Standard Operating procedures
• Implement effective management tools for the administrative functions of the commissioning process
• Create a conducive environment and platform for industry interaction, growth and development
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance in the Commissioning Office team
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations 
• Workshop and Advice on policies to ensure fair, unbiased and uniform interpretation of policies and guidelines.
• Review and implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational  Risk Framework
• Monitor and evaluate the commissioning process
• Handle all communication from external parties on all proposal submissions
• Ensure the independent producing sector understands the commissioning process
• Ensure access to SABC’s commissioning protocols and forms for the independent producing sector
• Foster relationships with business partners through collaboration, coaching, educating and appreciating of business priorities
• Develop provincial and academia partnerships with academia with relevant stakeholders to ensure access, transformation, provincial and developmental goals are achieved in a cost effective manner
• Manage relationships with content stakeholders and the independent producing sector to ensure SABC is the preferred client
• Update Commissioning Protocols in collaboration with Local Content, Platforms and SABC Supply Chain Management
• Address all commissioning queries and complaints
• Foster relationships with content suppliers, funders and supporters to support genre portfolio delivery across SABC’s platforms
• Develop relationships and partnerships with SABC’s Supply Chain Management and Compliance departments to ensure organizational efficiencies and divisional goals
• Train and upskill staff on compliance and supply chain management prescript within the Local Content environment
• Contract and Manage Performance Management System of the team/s in accordance with organizational policy and procedures
• Manage adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff
• Performance Contracts and Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff
• Individual coaching, counselling and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs
• Develop unit systems and processes aligned to internal policies, standard operating procedures and service level agreements

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Content disciplines / Television production or equivalent (NQF 7)
• 6 years Television production experience and/or broadcasting experience.
• More than 6 years’ experience in Content acquisition and commissioning with 3 years in a supervisory level
• Knowledge of the structure and business flow of Video Entertainment
• Knowledge of SABC’s regulatory frameworks
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management prescripts; Public Finance Management Act; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act; SABC ICASA License Conditions and Mandates and ICASA’s Commissioning Protocols
• Content acquisition experience related to compliance and governance
• Scenario, Trend analysis and Market intelligence
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
• Project management skills
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
• Creative knowledge of the various genres and sub-genres
• Knowledge of the historical, political and cultural complexity of South Africa
• Effective communication skills written and verbal
• Knowledge of SABC’s platforms and their market requirements
• Ability to plan, execute and control effective operations
• PC literate in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of SABC’s systems (ECAS, SAP, IBMS, CSD)