Manager: On-Air - Re-advertisement at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To Create, develop and implement the SABC TV Network On-air strategy in order to grow and maintain audiences across SABC Television Network (including DTT) to provide a platform for revenue generation

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop the On-air Strategy and implementation plans for the Video Entertainment Platforms.
• Socialise and ensure buy in and implementation of the On Air strategy by the operational team.
• Review, monitor and report on the achievement of departmental strategic goals.
• Identify and develop annual, Quarterly and Monthly campaigns and special projects.
• Manage On-air aspects of all campaigns and special projects on behalf of Video Entertainment.
• Promotion of content for engagement on digital and traditional platforms.
• Advise Video Entertainment on suitable On-Air imaging to promote programmes.
• Ensure alignment of On Air elements and the usage thereof with the identified brand plans and style guides
• Improve reach and impact of content
• Identify and recommend On-air best practices.
• Identify and manage service providers and facilities for On-Air department.
• Identify and manage Technical resources for the Creative team.
• Ensure timeous delivery of material for broadcast
• Ensure that all On Air material is compliant and does not contravene any regulations
• Plan, determine, manage and ensure cost effective utilization of On-Air budget.
• Compile Business plans for approval.
• Compile Creative Briefs and issue it to external service providers.
• Manage overtime costs
• Develop and revise (Standard Operating Procedures) SOP’s for Operational efficiencies.
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value and prevent financial loss.
• Comply with applicable policies and legislation.
• Advise on policies to ensure fair and uniform interpretation of guidelines.
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Review and implement Risk Management Plan
• Implement and execute internal risk audits identified to address gaps
• Issue Creative On-Air briefs to internal and external suppliers.
• Manage the implementation and the execution of On-Air briefs.
• Foster relationships with business partners through collaboration, and education of business processes and priorities.
• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Manage adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff.
• Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
• Individual coaching, counseling and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.

REQUIREMENTS:         

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing / Media or equivalent qualification (NQF 7)
• 5 years’ experience of which 3 years should be on Supervisory level
• Knowledge of Graphic design, video editing, visual effects,
• Knowledge of On-Air imaging and design
• Budget management and forward scenario planning
• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
• Strategic management
• Broadcast information systems
• Scenario planning and Trend analysis
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
• Project management
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations (i e ICASA)