Marketing & Business Development Assistant: Channel Africa (12551) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Key Accountabilities:

• Planning and organizing local & international projects & events for the station in a cost effective way
• Participate in negotiating and developments of long term trade exchanges and partnerships with the station’s potential clients
• Establish & maintain a database of clients and stakeholders to optimize marketing opportunities
• Networking to create awareness and attract potential clients for the station during the event.
• Drafting of marketing business proposals to the line manager, for the station clients.
• Implementation of branding strategy that will enhance the Channel Africa’s image both internal and external.
• Facilitate the purchasing of promotional material, through the proper procurement processes, to ensure accountability.
• Compilation of unit’s weekly and/or monthly report.
• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and radio news and current affairs style guide etc.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the department.
• Monitor and report on compliance in line with OHS requirements.
• Liaise with Internal and External parties on matters pertaining to the office of the station manager
• Build and maintain sound relationships with all stakeholders for delivering on Channel Africa mandate/projects
• Ensure that deliverables of projects are met on time
• Communicate on a regular basis with all stakeholders to resolve and address all queries
• Contract on the SABC’s Performance Management System in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
• Be a team player and able to give leadership to the team when required
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Be part of employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment

3Requirements:

• Diploma in Marketing / PR or Communications (NQF 6)
• 3 years’ experience in Media /PR/ Marketing.
• Experience in a Marketing environment preferably in the Media sector will be an advantage
• Understanding of continental media landscape
• Knowledge of electronic Marketing, Direct Marketing Public Relations and Event Marketing
• Extensive knowledge of customer service
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Computer literacy
• Understanding of Multi Media Environment