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  • Posted: Oct 31, 2024
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    The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC (SOC) Limited, is a Schedule 2 (Major Public Entity) entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act NO. 1 of 1999, as amended. It was established through an Act of Parliament in 1936, which replaced the previous state-controlled African Broadcasting Corporation. This was followed by the enactment of the ...
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    Programme Manager: SAFM (12134)

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

    • Develop and implement a Programming strategy in line with overall Radio strategy and objectives/goals.
    • Conduct continuous reviews of on-air products (formats), markets and revenue opportunities, in order to meet strategic objectives and ensure that the station maintains its competitive edge.
    • Liaise with various internal stakeholders (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Finance, Market Intelligence, sport, Education, etc.) and external parties, to ensure the station’s mandate and programming objectives are met.
    • Develop and implement a multi-pronged talent management plan in line with audience needs and future proofing of the station.
    • Develop a multi-platform media strategy to grow audience base.
    • Monitor and manage the output of Programming plans for the station, keeping within allocated budget.
    • Commission research and implement insights to ensure high quality programming and deliver to audience needs.
    •  Monitor and review programmes to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with station positioning.
    • Conduct talent scouting exercises and maintain a talent bank for station voices and creatives.
    • Explore opportunities for Co-productions and product placement, for cost containment and revenue generation.
    • Interact with radio sales to ensure that product campaigns run smoothly and are on time for prodcast.
    • Utilize marketing resources and digital platforms to create talent and product awareness campaigns.
    • Work with digital specialists to build and grow online communities around the station’s on-air products.
    • Ensure adhere to licence conditions, and relevant legislation in broadcasting i.e. ICASA quotas, Broadcast Act, etc.
    • Monitor and report on operational risks and non-compliance matters.
    • Develop and implement internal control measures to ensure good governance within the programming value chain.
    • Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial losses and ensure compliance with applicable policies.
    • Implement recommendations of internal audits and address identified gaps.
    • Compile reports for various internal and external structures.
    • Engage constantly with Internal and External business partners to achieve business objectives.
    • Respond timorously to complaints.
    • Liaise with Radio Sales and Adventure on programme sponsorships, trade exchanges and product placement in programmes to realize revenue.
    • Liaise with internal and external content providers to ensure new innovations, cutting edge content, and alignment to organizational and national goals.
    • Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy.
    • Manage adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
    • Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff and line management.
    • Complete Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
    • Provide individual coaching, counseling and mentoring of staff to assess and address developmental needs.
    • Transfer of skills in line with succession planning.
    • Manage available staff and identify potential to ensure fair and balanced distribution of work.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    •  National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication/Media Studies/Business Management or relevant qualification (NQF level 6)
    • 6 years’ experience in Radio broadcasting of which 3 years should be at supervisory level.
    • Develops well defined communication strategy for the business unit.
    • Markets and promotes the organization to external stakeholders.
    • Demonstrates logical problem-solving approach and provides rationale for proposed solutions.
    • Develops and incorporates best practice people management processes, approaches and tools across finance departments.
    • Creates processes to ensure accountability for people management and development.
    • Develops comprehensive, integrated strategies and approaches to managing human resources and adaptive leadership style.
    • Advanced knowledge and understanding of Radio production processes and broadcast systems.
    • Excellent understanding of the public mandate and SABC editorial prescripts.
    • Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations, ICASA, BCCSA Code, SABC Editorial Policies.
    • Advanced knowledge of programming tools and formats.
    • Budget formulation and control.
    • Advertising laws and regulations.
    • Project management skills.
    • Strategy development and execution
    • Creative thinking.

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    Music Compiler: Lesedi FM (12518)

    Key Accountabilities

    • Contribute to the development and implementation of the station’s music strategy and Music Policy in accordance with the station’s format and ICASA license conditions
    • Conduct research, develop and introduce new angles /genres where applicable to enhance station’s music strategy.
    • Develop and maintain an appropriate environment to support the Programmes Manager in achieving goals and objectives of overall programming strategy.
    • Manage, maintain, modify and update the station’s music universe and categories on a regular basis in line with the station strategy.
    • Ensure that the station’s categories are up to date to ensure a seasonal & thematic approach in line with the target audience’s consumption patterns and station format.
    • Ensure that the music details are correctly captured on the systems to ensure accurate reporting.
    • Ensure daily housekeeping to eliminate any database or system errors.
    • Create and maintain back-up and emergency database of music playlist.
    • Maintain general maintenance of the scheduling and playout databases to ensure that it remains in working order.
    • Program detailed clocks to ensure accurate scheduling of music, imaging, promos and advertisements.
    • Administer and manage the music committee.
    • Manage new music submissions to ensure that all submissions are accounted for.
    • Receive new music from various sources and apprise the music committee.
    • Advise the station on music trends based on research.
    • Compiling and reconciliation of daily logs to ensure accurate output on the playout system.
    • Export and integrate daily music logs on the playout system and circulate a copy to the on-air team.
    • Assist with scheduling promos and station imaging on a regular basis.
    • Listen to new music for appropriateness and ensure it is catalogued before going on air.
    • Advise the music committee on new music and new developments in the industry for decision making purposes.
    • Research and source new artists and new music releases suitable for needs of the station.
    • Select and schedule music for air-play, and also arrange artists for interviews in line with station mandate, identity and music policy.
    • Contribute to the development of the music policy, SOPs, SLA’s and procedures in order to maintain unique sound for the station.
    • Conduct regular informal desktop research to keep abreast with industry developments and ahead of competitors.
    • Utilise audience and programme research in order to adjust scheduling strategy.
    • Provide all relevant music content for the station’s digital platforms.
    • Utilize SABC archive material and facilitate the acquisition of new material for specialized music genres where applicable – jazz, gospel, choral, maskandi, classical, folk, etc.
    • Capture PRS details correctly for all speciality music shows and music mixes.
    • Compile weekly / daily charts in line with recommendations from the music committee.
    • Ensure smooth flow of music on automated shows by loading all elements such as song intro, hooks, outro on the relevant systems.
    • Maintain good relationships with Record Companies, Artists and Promoters.
    • Pro-actively facilitate discussions with internal and external stakeholders around music programming.
    • Lead and participate in station music policy development and playlist meetings (music committee meetings).
    • Maintain and facilitate good relationships with internal and external stakeholders with regards to collecting music royalties.
    • Ensure that the ICASA local content quotas are adhered to for the performance period.
    • Conduct regular spot checks to ensure adherence to daily playlists and implement correctional measures.
    • Maintain the music master database to ensure a credible playlist data.
    • Arrange and document all on-air interviews.
    • Adhere to SABC policies regarding music compilation and music submission i.e to prevent PAYOLA and other irregularities.
    • Create a system to catalogue all new tracks so that they are easily identified and correctly reported to the collecting societies.
    • Reflect accurate local/international music details in accordance with ICASA and SAMRO requirements.
    • Report all faults and maintain documentation.
    • Provide detailed monthly/quarterly music reports i.e ICASA and SAMRO Reports.
    • Provide music committee reports and recommendations where necessary.
    • Provide music listening session scorecards, as and when needed.
    • Proactively give regular feedback to industry stakeholders.

    Requirements:

    • Matric and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Sound engineering / Broadcasting / Media and any other related field.
    • 4 years’ experience in the broadcasting environment of which 2 years should be in the music compilation environment at a radio station.
    • Understanding of SABC policies and SOPs.
    • Knowledge of South African broadcasting legislation.
    • Knowledge of rules and regulations of the South African Music Industry
    • Knowledge of music trends, and industry players.
    • Basic understanding of radio broadcasting systems and various scheduling software.
    • Basic understanding of sound broadcasting.
    • Problem solving skills
    • Project management skills
    • Good communication skills, verbal and written in English and Sesotho.
    • Research skills.
    • Basic digital media skills.

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