Senior Scheduling Analyst at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Main purpose:          

Reporting to the Regulatory Compliance Specialist: To assist Policy and Regulatory Affairs Department to perform its scheduling analysis function in respect of TV and Radio performance against license conditions and other regulatory requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY  

• Analyse preliminary schedules and alert scheduling managers if quotas are not met to ensure a high level of awareness on regulatory responsibilities.
• Analyse reconciled broadcast schedules and provide feedback to channels on performance against licence conditions and regulations for inclusion in monthly reports.
• Conduct data analysis and relevant scenario planning to ensure compliance by TV and Radio.
• Calculate impact of proposed schedule changes on mandate compliance; sift data, notice trends and variances.
• Extract and validate data from Integrated Broadcast Management System (IBMS) or Television Broadcast Management system (TVBMS) for analysis of Television schedules.
• Plan for the implementation when new licence conditions and regulations prevail.
• Ensure that data capturing is correct and identify data conflicts.
• Promote the ethos of the Public Broadcaster in respect of its mandate.
• Monitor and Evaluate TV and Radio services to ensure compliance.
• Provide monthly reports and give regular feedback.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Codes of Conduct, Press Council Code, SABC editorial policies and news and current affairs style guide.
• Monitor implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Monitor and report on the internal risk.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT    

• Contribute towards Liaison with ICASA on the reporting about compliance.
• Liaise with Internal Stakeholders with regards to compliance (Radio, TV and BIT)
• Represent the department in meetings with channels.
• Represent the department in all discussions related to the introduction of new software systems in the SABC (TVBMS, SAP, etc.).

LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION  

• Coach, mentor and develop the team.
• Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.
• Ensure the implementation of organisational development initiatives i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, and Human Capital Planning etc.

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma / Degree in Human Sciences majoring in   Statistics or equivalent qualifications. (NQF6/7)

 EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years’ experience in data analysis and policy regulatory environment.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the new licensing conditions, broadcasting regulations and editorial policies.
• Excellent organizational, planning & communication.
• Understanding of broadcast policy and regulations.
• Ability to manage relationships across all levels
• Knowledge of governance and organizational processes
• Understanding of the broadcast industry
• Statistical analysis.