Programme Manager S1 - Auckland at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To develop and implement a programme strategy aligned with Channel strategy, specifying the acquisition, commissioning and production of international and local programmes to meet SABC mandate and channel requirements to target audiences that inform, educate and entertain.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and Implement Programming strategy in line with Video Entertainment strategy and goals.
• Conduct continuous reviews of content, audience performance and revenue in order to meet strategic objectives and ensure a competitive edge.
• Liaise with various Internal stakeholders (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Finance, Audience Research, Internal Content Providers etc) to ensure Video Entertainment programming strategic objectives are met.
• Develop and implement a programme rollout plan and content needs analysis for the channel programme
• Assist in developing a content plan for new products and services
• Manage and implement the output of the Programming plan for the channel within allocated budget and timelines.
• Liaise with Commercial Enterprises on sponsorships, trade exchanges and product placement of programmes to realize revenue efficiencies.
• Liaise with internal content providers to ensure content alignment to programming strategy.
• Utilise research to ensure high quality programming to deliver on programming objectives.
• Monitor programmes to ensure quality and alignment with channel positioning.
• Review and manage business plans to ensure schedule stability.
• Explore opportunities for content partnerships and pre-sales for cost containment.
• Provide input into programming budget.
• Monitor programming budget to ensure spend and cost efficiencies.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Implement Risk Management Plan in line with Organizational risk Framework
• Implement internal risk audits identified and address gaps.
• Engage with Internal and External business partners to achieve business objectives.
• Understand the needs of the target audience and offer compelling programming in line with required mandate.
• Respond timeously to complaints
• 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.
• Conduct Individual coaching, counseling and mentoring on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
• Transfer of skills in line with succession planning

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies, Film & Television or equivalent qualification
• 6 years’ experience in Media/ Broadcasting environment of which 3 years should be on Supervisory Level.
• Budget management and forward scenario planning
• Content production
• Project management
• Editorial acumen
• Strategic management
• Compliance to Internal policies
• Management information systems
• Understanding of the different role players within the media landscape
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.