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Key Performance Objectives

Financial Management

• Collaborate with finance teams to develop and manage budgets for business optimisation projects and initiatives.
• Responsible for identifying and driving cost saving initiatives across the business
• Implementation of continuous improvement practices and processes
• Liaise with other group entities regarding cost analysis
• Prepare Business Case on new investment decisions
• analyze business processes, projects, and initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimise resource allocation.
• Evaluate investment decisions against SuperSport and business strategy

Business Optimisation

• Lead initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce costs and enhance business performance and collaborate across divisions to discuss strategies and options for optimising current or new business practices and processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise in cost saving and process management.
• Provide world-class solutions that enable the business to function optimally
• Perform gap assessments based on benchmarks, leading practice and best-in-class competitors.
• Facilitate the development and standardisation of written procedures and/or standard operating procedures for current and recommended business enhancement practices and processes. Ensuring that the procedures are documented and controlled according to the Multichoice policy standards.

Cross-functional leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Support, collaborate, and partner with business process owners and stakeholders in a manner that facilitates shared understanding and “buy-in”
• Working closely with the management team and staff to champion
• and advise on the implementation of recommended changes to existing practices and processes, and/or the initiation of new practices and processes.
• Establish and lead strong cross functional teams to implement optimisation initiatives across different business units and functions.
• Actively manage stakeholder expectations across Supersport in terms of delivery timelines.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in MCG and SuperSport
• Develop business improvement KPIs per initiative.
• Work closely with CEO, Head of Finance, Head of Departments and Finance staff to conduct cost benefit analysis and tracking each phase of implementation.
• Manage change initiatives effectively by communicating with stakeholders, addressing concerns, and ensuring smooth transitions during implementation.

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate (Honours) or equivalent degree
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Optional)

Experience

• 8-10 years of business experience in business development or related
• Demonstrated delivery of Re-engineering projects and proven record of implementing solutions on a large scale
• Experience working in a high-pressure environment with challenging stakeholders
• Proven experience in business analysis, process improvement, and strategic planning, preferably in the media or broadcasting industry
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and business intelligence platforms
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive change initiatives, and deliver results in a dynamic environment
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen principles

Technical Competencies

• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Presentation Skills
• Process engineering
• SLA Management
• Audience measurement metrics
• Data Analysis
• Coaching
• Business Process Modeling
• Change Management
• Process Governance
• Continuous Improvement

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Key Performance Objectives

Strategy Development & Execution      

• Provide inputs to the development of Production strategy that ensures that the Africa and Maximo productions portfolio is aligned to the group’s growth strategy for the relevant markets
• Ensure that production planning is aligned to the master content and production strategy of the MultiChoice Group

Budget Management    

• Manage financials and associated controls
• Compile and manage annual budgets
• Ensure Cost effective use of resources
• Ensure targets are met as per production requirements and specifications
• Ensure variable strategies are planned to meet budget requirements
• Ensure production stays within budget
• Ensure relevant parties are informed regarding billing requirements
• Manage cash flow and reporting

Stakeholder Management             

• Engage with applicable sporting associations and bodies to promote the SuperSport brand
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders within the sporting community to promote the SuperSport brand
• Build effective relationships within the broader Broadcasting community and with 3rd party suppliers

Creative Control

• Ensure the creative process is driven and controlled as per best practice
• Ensure creative content is appropriate to the look and feel of the SuperSport brand
• Ensure new Programme ideas to add value to productions are researched and suggested
• Ensure suggestions from all levels of staff are considered in the creative process
• Exercise creative control over Africa content, both in African languages, English and Portuguese

Governance & Risk Management

• Continuously identify risks, develop mitigations and report or escalate where relevant
• Ensure compliance with licence conditions, and safeguard SuperSport’s reputation
• Collaborate with the finance and content teams to ensure adequate contractual compliance
• Review audit issues and findings to ensure adequate measures are implemented to mitigate against risks

Content Origination       

• Ensure content meets standards of the SuperSport Brand
• Ensure content of Build-ups, inserts and live events meets requirements of target audience
• Ensure content remains correct and up to date according to relevant sport requirements

People Management     

• Manage team members to ensure effective delivery of business unit objectives
• Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching
• Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members
• Determine and analyse development needs for the team and ensure that identified training requirements are budgeted for and executed
• Interview and recruit new members of the team, including determining appropriate compensation levels with input from HR
• Create effective workforce and recruitment demand plans to ensure that current and future business requirements can be met
• Review and update the department’s organisation structure and role description on at least an annual basis to ensure that they are fit for purpose and contain all the accountabilities of each team member
• Approve leave requests for team members and create a leave plan to ensure adequate coverage
• When required, initiate disciplinary processes for team members calling on HR for support
• Resolve grievances raised by team members and escalate only if required
• Address poor performance of any team member through the formal Performance Improvement programme and ensure that continued poor performance is appropriately dealt with
• Motivate team members and ensure that their efforts are recognised

Production Process        

• Participate in the long-term visioning process by being available throughout the development phase of the project
• Thoroughly participate in pre-production, resulting in all production elements being completed and available on time
• Prepare the production process in conjunction with Senior Producer and Directors
• Report successes and failures according to SOPs to ensure an evolving standard for future productions
• Manage relevant channels in African markets, specifically Portuguese language channels
• Ensure alignment between content scheduling and planning, content production and acquisition, and content marketing in order to increase the performance of the Africa and Maximo portfolio

Quality Control

• Ensure all programmes meet required technical broadcasting standards and channel imaging

Qualifications

• A Post Graduate Degree in Media studies

Experience

• A minimum of 8-10 years in a production role or similar
• Sound knowledge and understanding of live broadcasting
• Proven experience in other departments in television
• Experienced in Broadcast Technology
• Computer literacy
• Leadership qualities
• Expert understanding in terms of the applicable laws and relevant sporting bodies associated with the sport within both the local and international context
• Experience managing content and content production in African markets and for markets with different languages

Technical Competencies

• Production Management
• Creative Control Management
• Content Development
• Budget Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Governance & Compliance