Manager: Platform Scheduling (12512) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide support and input in the development and implementation of business unit strategy.
• Overall responsibility to ensure accurate implementation of scheduling strategy - from long-term through to transmission scheduling.
• Monitor and manage departmental inputs and outputs to ensure maximum efficiencies and regularly report progress.
• Develop and Monitor the implementation of the business plans.
• Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives. (Monthly, quarterly and annually).
• Manage all day-to-day aspects of scheduling operations including macro and micro scheduling
• Ensure accurate capturing and utilisation of applicable programme information for macro scheduling, including implementation of relevant break patterns.
• Ensure accurate micro schedule (exact timed), and effective use of available on-air material.
• Monitor and ensure effective and efficient co-ordination of activities.
• Work closely with programming, marketing and on-air to ensure accuracy of scheduling information and effective communication of programming information to audiences.
• Management and communication of programme channels.
• Work closely with transmission operations to ensure accurate transmission schedule received on time for broadcast.
• Ensure effective internal communication on scheduling matters.
• Implement and monitor effective workflows within department to ensure maximum productivity and accurate output.
• Champion of implementation and utilisation of new Scheduling System.
• Ensure and monitor that necessary reports are produced as required (such as outstanding material, programme start times when late, sales overruns, fault reports, etc.).
• Manage and monitor the business unit operating budget in such a manner as to encourage cost containment.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Reporting on the usage of all material to stakeholders.
• Provide inputs on the development of the policies and SOP implementation. 
• Ensure adherence to SABC editorial policies and Regulations.
• Ensure all scheduling related complaints from BCCSA are responded to timeously and present the organisation as required.
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework.
• Implement execution internal risk audits identified and mitigate gaps.
• Ensure mutually beneficial relationships are developed and maintained with internal suppliers and external stakeholders. 
• Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with service standards requirements.
• Liaise with Airtime Sales to ensure schedule priorities are not compromised and maintaining an appropriate balance to ensure revenues are not negatively impacted.
• Contract and Manage Performance Management System of the team/s in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff.
• Career Development Plans (CDP) for all staff members.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
• Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
• Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiative i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent, Human Capital Planning etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma in Media Studies, Communications, Film and Television Productions or equivalent qualification (NQF 6).
• 6 years’  experience in broadcasting of which 3 years should be on supervisory level
• Business planning and complexity theory
• Budget management
• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
• Strategic management
• Management information systems
• Financial accounting standards
• Scenario planning and Trend analysis
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
• Project management
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations