Fresh Roles at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To generate and maximize sales revenue for the organisation across all the platforms to ensure achievement of revenue targets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Achieve set targets by client within the given portfolio:
• Identify and exploit new business opportunities
• Develop tailor-made sales opportunities and deals
• Prepare and negotiate all sales deals including renewals and renegotiations within the parameters of the governance prescripts.
• offer a 360-degree solution across all platforms to address client’s needs
• Package and sell sponsorable programmes on respective platforms.
• Develop innovative sponsorship opportunities
• Educate client on all organisational platforms on a regular basis
• Facilitate and understand analysis of competitive market in order to identify revenue opportunities
• Conduct Informal research of all clients groups in portfolio in order to understand needs, identify opportunities.
• Action a client brief and produce relevant media solutions not limited to a specific platform.
• Analyse and evaluate internal and external business in order to grow and maximise revenue.
• Obtain information to ensure thorough knowledge of client brand.
• Source and evaluate lost /dropped business to determine reasons in order to re-establish business.
• Facilitate and understand information to ensure thorough knowledge of own platforms.
• Liaise with Product Managers regarding potential sponsorships opportunities within programmes
• Access information from Landmark & SAP to monitor spends against a client’s commitment.
• Compile the quarterly reviews and negotiation documentation, on client history in preparation for reviews or negotiations
• Planning and Optimisation for clients upon request on the Telmar system.
• Provide feedback to Senior Management & Client on a monthly basis with regards to tracking of commitments
• Update clients through proposals and presentations regarding opportunities.
• Follow up on all correspondence from clients and adherence to deadlines.
• Compile all Submissions and Term Sheets within respective portfolios as well as manage the long form contract process.
• Update electronic contracts register/commitment book monthly.
• Sound administration as well as weekly and monthly status reporting
• Conduct a minimum number of client visits as agreed with respective line Manager
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
• Maintain after sales service by following up to ensure client satisfaction and future business within 48 hours
• Prepare the Deal Evaluation, business case and secure approval.

QUALIFICAITONS AND EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Sales, Marketing (Digital) Management, Media Studies, Communication Science, Business Management/Administration, Public relations and relevant qualifications
• 3 years’ experience in sales and marketing environment
• Understanding of broadcasting policies
• Understanding of media industry
• Understanding of the organisational brands
• Computer literate (All Microsoft Packages)
• Knowledge of industry systems i.e Telmar and Ariaana
• Valid driver’s license & own transport.
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Customer Service orientated/focused
• Establish and maintain relationships at all levels
• Attention to detail
• Business acumen
• Leadership and strategic thinking
• Innovative, Proactive and action orientated
• Data & trend analyses and interpretation
• Negotiation
• Facilitation and presentation
• Problem solving
• Conflict Management
• Planning and organisation
• Work under pressure and multi-task

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Contribute (technical) submissions to Divisional Strategy in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
• Contribute to the business strategical requirement to develop the Opex and Capex investments
• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
• Participate in Capex project and system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Submission of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
• Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
• Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed
• Long-term Capex motivational planning assistance
• Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
• Above average rating of SLA
• Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
• Adhere to service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required
• Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %
• Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems)
• Effective technical advice & support to users in order to reduce downtime
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults
• Compliance of upgrades with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications to ensure integrations with internal broadcasts systems
• Participating in preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability
• Contributing and implementing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in dialog with digital partners to create resolutions with principal team members
• Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
• Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans 
• Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
• Compliance with OEM software licenses
• SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Participate in annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
• Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance
• Technical assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best alternative options
• Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints
• Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
• Performance agreements with manager annually
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
• Ad-hoc technical and operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis 

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) (NQF6)
• BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification an advantage
• Driver’s License: Code 14
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the technical broadcast environment, of the 5 years a minimum of 1 year at a shift/standby competence (full performer) Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
• Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To ensure that all equipment related to air-conditioning in the building and the maintenance thereof is kept up to the required standard, and according to health and safety regulations, in order to prevent cutting of services in broadcasting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAINTANANCE AND REPAIR

• Carry out routine maintenance for the Refrigeration equipment as per schedule to equipment is kept in working order
• Do housekeeping and ensure log books are kept up-to-date
• Do installations, minor repairs and modifications to the refrigeration equipment e.g. fans, pumps, and air-conditioning plants, when necessary to ensure that the equipment works according to set standards
• On-the-job training of staff in basic skills to ensure that the department's work is done efficiently
• Braising and soldering of copper and various pipes to ensure there are no leaks on system
• Conduct regular plant and structures inspections in plant rooms.
• Do standby 24 hours a day to be available when any of the facilities break down.
• Installing pipework, valves, pumps and motors, and carrying out planned maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, environment and quality.
• Complete breakdown and preventive maintenance work orders, create subsequent notifications, and provide feedback on work performed.
• Apply fault-finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis and regular plant inspections.
• Required to work shifts (including night shifts)

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Carry out inspections of fans, pumps installations.
• Carry out changes and installations to various systems.
• Adhere to safety regulations and standard safe practices.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• National technical qualification certificate (N3)
•  Be a qualified  Mechanical artisan
• 5 Years’ experience in a maintenance and building environment
• Be computer literate

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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.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To ensure product development, manage all creative operational needs, leading the communication -interactive design and concept delivery. To inspire and manage the creative team, create and approve high class visual layouts, brainstorming, and copy writing for short form productions

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Implement the approved strategic On-air plans for the Video Entertainment Platforms.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the On Air plans.
• Report on the impact of the On Air plans based on market intelligence reports and editorial reviews.
• Coordinate viewing sessions of the work delivered by producers.
• Creatively design channel/bouquet on air campaigns and manage on-air brand projects.
• Ensure graphics are used effectively to enhance campaigns.
• Lead and provide creative direction to the channels promo producers and evaluate creative output.
• Approve/Reject concepts, promos, launches and campaigns created.
• Confirm accuracy of times, dates and days of the different promos.
• Provide input on appropriate creative execution of on-air imaging.
• Provide creative direction as well as execute shoots for the platform.
• Ensure all shoots are aligned to the marketing brief and channel specifications.
• Drive on-air brand campaigns and ensure it addresses platform positioning
• Ensure production of multipurpose digital On Air material aligned to the Divisions digital strategy.
• Coordinate and manage weekly status meetings and brainstorm sessions.
• Develop workflows for promo producers.
• Attend weekly channel steering meetings in order to gain sight of business operations.
• Present Promos for platform review at steering meetings
• Manage the operating budget as per campaign in such a manner to ensure effective utilization of budget
• Implement and Adhere to (Standard Operating Procedures) SOP’s for Operational efficiencies.
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Comply with applicable policies and legislation.
• Advise on policies to ensure fair and uniform interpretation of guidelines.
• Monitor and Report on Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Provide monthly reports highlighting challenges and achievements.
• Contract management of Freelancers
• Administer Freelance payment
• Issue Creative On-Air briefs to external suppliers.
• Foster relationships with relevant stakeholders through collaboration, and education of business processes and priorities.
• Establish clear lines of communication between programming, scheduling, marketing and the creative staff.
• Contract and manage 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.
• Ensure Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members are in place and make follows up.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff
• Individual coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs

REQUIREMENTS: 

• National Diploma or Degree in Film & Television or Media Studies or related qualification (NQF6/7)
• 5 years’ experience on multiple levels in On Air Television Production which 3 should be on supervisory
• Understanding of related policy.
• Computer Package
• Financial management
• Project management
• Creation of PR opportunities to enhance the image of SABC television channel
• Good understanding of the On Air/Marketing environment

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Main Purpose

• The incumbent is to develop and implement a Radio marketing strategy to attract and retain and grow audiences and retain market leadership for radio brands in order to maximise their revenue.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT MARKETING STRATEGY

• Support the development of the Integrated Marketing strategy
• Develop and implement Radio strategic marketing and brand plans, in order to retain market share leadership for Radio.
• Develop and implement trade and consumer strategy for Radio stations.
• Develop and implement transversal Radio marketing strategy.
• Use research to Identify marketing opportunities for the collective Radio brands by identifying consumer requirements; defining markets, competitors’ share, and competitors’ advantages and weaknesses; forecasting projected business.
• Together with media relations drive constant publicity around SABC Radio

 OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate and liaise regularly with all Radio marketers to ensure effective alignment with organisation marketing imperatives
• Enhance communication, awareness and buy-in for the radio portfolio amongst internal and external stakeholders
• Support radio platforms in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating advertising, merchandising, publicity and trade and consumer promotion programs.
• Interact with the internal service providers and ensure alignment to specific marketing strategy.
• Manage, maintain and expand customer relationships, exploit specific needs, anticipate and explore new opportunities.
• Collect, analyse and present marketing information to management.
• Interaction with radio sales to ensure that any transversal Radio product campaigns runs smoothly

 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Plan, determine, manage and ensure cost-effective utilisation of marketing budget.
• Identify and exploit alternative revenue streams.
• Accountable for all Marketing related events and execution thereof.

 REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION

• Provide monthly and quarterly reports
• Post campaign and events analysis reports

• Maintain and update the electronic and manual filling system

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures
• Manage adequate staffing for workload and effective leadership (leave Management).
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff
• Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff
• Individual coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs
• Transfer of skills in line with succession planning best practice to the team.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF6/7) in Marketing/Communications/ Media Studies/ Public Administration

EXPERIENCE

• 7 years’ experience in broadcast industry and 3 years should be at supervisory level.

KNOWLEDGE

• Understand of policy, SOP and procedures relating radio industry
• Stay abreast of industry trends.
• Development of strategy
• Understanding Public Finance Management Act
• Understanding of Marketing
• Brand campaign execution to achieve strategic imperatives
• Understanding of radio industry
• Understanding of digital platforms
• Driving License

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To Create, develop and implement the SABC TV Network On-air strategy in order to grow and maintain audiences across SABC Television Network (including DTT) to provide a platform for revenue generation

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop the On-air Strategy and implementation plans for the Video Entertainment Platforms.
• Socialise and ensure buy in and implementation of the On Air strategy by the operational team.
• Review, monitor and report on the achievement of departmental strategic goals.
• Identify and develop annual, Quarterly and Monthly campaigns and special projects.
• Manage On-air aspects of all campaigns and special projects on behalf of Video Entertainment.
• Promotion of content for engagement on digital and traditional platforms.
• Advise Video Entertainment on suitable On-Air imaging to promote programmes.
• Ensure alignment of On Air elements and the usage thereof with the identified brand plans and style guides
• Improve reach and impact of content
• Identify and recommend On-air best practices.
• Identify and manage service providers and facilities for On-Air department.
• Identify and manage Technical resources for the Creative team.
• Ensure timeous delivery of material for broadcast
• Ensure that all On Air material is compliant and does not contravene any regulations
• Plan, determine, manage and ensure cost effective utilization of On-Air budget.
• Compile Business plans for approval.
• Compile Creative Briefs and issue it to external service providers.
• Manage overtime costs
• Develop and revise (Standard Operating Procedures) SOP’s for Operational efficiencies.
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value and prevent financial loss.
• Comply with applicable policies and legislation.
• Advise on policies to ensure fair and uniform interpretation of guidelines.
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Review and implement Risk Management Plan
• Implement and execute internal risk audits identified to address gaps
• Issue Creative On-Air briefs to internal and external suppliers.
• Manage the implementation and the execution of On-Air briefs.
• Foster relationships with business partners through collaboration, and education of business processes and priorities.
• 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.
• Individual coaching, counseling and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.

REQUIREMENTS:         

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing / Media or equivalent qualification (NQF 7)
• 5 years’ experience of which 3 years should be on Supervisory level
• Knowledge of Graphic design, video editing, visual effects,
• Knowledge of On-Air imaging and design
• Budget management and forward scenario planning
• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
• Strategic management
• Broadcast information systems
• Scenario planning and Trend analysis
• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape
• Project management
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations (i e ICASA)

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To ensure that all production logistics are executed in an effective manner according to the needs and requirements set by the business and thus ensuring a successful production.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage production of each event in their respective portfolios via MS Project.
• Travel bookings for all the events.
• Follow up logistical arrangement and notifying the crew regarding production schedule.
• All relevant accreditations are done for production crew on site and at the venue for both local and international events.
• Book studio equipment’s and ensure the required elements are sorted out for the production and book catering.
• Always on standby in case of emergencies for all events within the portfolio.
• Attend the venues to take note on issue that crop up on those particular events. (Take charge on behalf of SABC Sport Management at venue).
• Take care of changes done by relevant stake holders.
• Monitor and check invoices of the independent contractors in line with the work done.
• Keep track of ENG crews that have worked that are not scheduled as per normal production schedule.
• Capture travel on SAP and ensure that approved for all trips.
• Ensure that advances that are taken for productions are reconciled and accountant for.
• Ensure that all crew booked for production can legally work before they are booked.
• Work in conjunction with the executive producers, Producers and all other relevant internal stakeholders to achieve objectives in line with the Division’s operational requirements / plan.
• Attend weekly meeting on pre – production and post-production, also departmental budgetary meeting; logistical meetings.
• Engage with Sporting federations around logistical arrangement for special events.
• Play a role as an ambassador for the SABC in other countries.
• Prepare budgets for the upcoming sporting events (e.g. Soccer; cricket; Athletics; Info Hub etc.).
• Ensure that there are no overspends on the production budgets by working smart with production to ensure costs efficiencies.
• Assists in projections for production budgets with the production accountant and reconciliation.
• Monitor and ensure effective utilisation of operational budgets and resources.
• Ensure that all production budgets have deviation reports for the reconciliation purposes.
• Ensure compliance to SABC policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the organisation Broadcasting Regulatory provisions including but not limited to:
• Broadcasting Act
• International Broadcast
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Administration and Project Management or Logistics or equivalent qualification (NQF 6)
• 5 years’ experience in operational and operational environment

• Knowledge and understanding of technical equipment’s, production and operations.
• Understanding of different sporting code
• Understanding of Broadcasting act and SABC policies
• Understanding of Finance (Budget)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office packages (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellence report writing skill
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail and working under pressure.

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MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting to the GE: Legal, Governance and Regulatory the incumbent is to provide an effective and efficient legal services to the SABC, thereby ensuring inter alia compliance with and implementation of all relevant legislation, proactively and strategically monitor legal risks, leading contract development and management, protect the SABC's valuable intellectual property and promote awareness of compliance and compliance related issues, ensuring implementation of all legal processes relating to contracts and the strategic management of litigation for the SABC. Proactively provide strategic legal advice, opinions and guidance to key internal and external stakeholders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the SABC's Legal Division's Strategic Plan, benchmarking against the external environment and creating improvement plans;
• Lead the review, development, implementation and monitoring of the SABC Legal Division's
• Operational/implementation Plan, Business Operating Model and organizational structure in line with broader organizational business objectives;
• Manage the successful down-cascading of the Legal Division's Strategic Plan, Operational
• Implementation Plans and business operating model within the Department and provide direction;
• Ensuring reporting against predetermined objectives of the Division;
• Contribute to the development of the SABC's Strategic Plan and the Corporate Plan.
• Provide strategic legal advice, opinions and guidance for handling complex internal and external matters;
• Present SABC related information at the Department of
• Communications, parliamentary committees, Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and at Board meetings
• Lead EXCO on all SABC related Legal matters

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Lead the management of legal risks related to commercial contracts, and provide commercial legal advice;
• Lead the development of a legal framework for the execution of all the organization's contractual
• obligations in an environment that protects the interests of the organization;
• Lead the creation, protection and exploitation of the IP value chain;
• Leads the identification, evaluation and implementation of areas of process efficiency improvement;
• Strategically lead legal projects that involve collaboration across divisional boundaries and cross
• functional coordination across the organization;
• Lead the SABC Legal Division's operations, including metrics 'client satisfaction measures, the SABC Legal Division communications and adherence to policies as well as management of legal services processes;
• Provide strategic legal advice to Group Executives and the SABC Board;
• Lead the Strategic Management of the Legal Division's Litigation Department.

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Develop, implement and review, with business leaders, internal control measures to ensure good
• governance (Policies, SOPs and Legal practices);
• Strategically manage legal risks to protect organizational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance to address gaps and promote accountability;
• Lead the execution of internal audit risk as per checklist to identify and address gaps and promote
• execution of mitigation strategies;
• Provides clients i.e. Internal SABC Divisions with advice and counsel regarding legal requirements, best practice, and strategies for managing risk in order to avoid negative publicity issues and/or litigation to advance the SABC's mission statement.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Ensure contingent liabilities are accounted for in liaison with Employee Relations, Finance and/or any applicable department/division;
• Manage the collaboration with Employee Relations on matters of joint accountability;
• Maintain and provide an appropriate legal environment for operations that protect the interests of the SABC and its stakeholders, customers and suppliers;
• Lead watertight contractual engagements with all the organization's customers, suppliers and service providers;
• Ensure that all service level agreements meet all legal obligations and conduct monitoring and evaluation and evaluation processes;
• Engage with external legal experts with regard to litigation and advice.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effective management and implementation of Performance Management System;
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership;
• Effective briefing and communication with Divisional
• Leadership and Management of the legal team;
• Manage and implement the Personal Development
• Plans (PDP) for the Legal Division employees;
• Provide strategic direction on the retention and attraction of personnel within the Legal Division.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Graduate Legal Qualification, LLB (NQF level 8)
•  LLM (NQF level 9) will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years' legal practicing experience  of which five years on a Management level
• Post articles experience, including but not limited to experience in leading and successfully concluding negotiations on complex transactions and agreements, corporate law and litigation experience.
• Preferably proven experience in media law

KNOWLEDGE:

• PFMA and relevant Treasury regulations
• Broadcasting laws
• Corporate Law
• Employment Law
• Legal policies, standards, procedures and regulations
• Contract drafting
• Financial management Business planning
• Strategic management
• Management and information systems
• Identify complex legal issues and provide legal solutions
• Management of Relationships
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Employment Law

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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Develop and implement SAP enhancements and new functionalities in line with business requirements and best practice.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for the SAP Netweaver applications development in ECC, BW, and Enterprise Portal / UI5 Portal.
• Design, build and test custom SAP technical solutions based on business requirements using ABAP OO, SAP UI5, SAP Fiori, SAP Web Dynpro and Dialog programmes.
• Full life-cycle SAP implementation including all custom reporting, interfaces, enhancements, forms, workflows (RICEFW) and portal configuration.
• Interface development and support using HTTP, XML, SOAP, Web Services, RFC, IDOCS and ABAP.
• Code, test and document ABAP enhancements for all SAP modules.
• Support of development requirements in the following SAP modules: FI, HCM (incl. payroll), MM, SD, PS, PM, Travel, CO, any other SAP module implemented at the SABC.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and debugging of the SAP system.
• Facilitate continuous business improvement.
• Facilitate design sessions with SAP Functional Leads and business process owners in order to ensure best practice enhancements/implementations.
• Ensure proper technical impact assessment of all risks and issues and changes to scope, requirements or design. Provide advice on any avoidance, mitigation or remedial actions required.
• Ensure that development projects take full account of and correctly interface with existing systems, infrastructure and enterprise architecture.
• Ensure that all aspects of the developed software meet requirements and are in line with the agreed design e.g. data, user experience, architecture, security, quality & operations.
• Ensure adherence to internal development standards as well as global best practices.
• Provide documentation to manage handover activities so that software can transition smoothly from development into test and production environments.
• Adhere to the team’s quality objectives. Monitor and take responsibility for unit test coverage and completion to minimise defects in subsequent testing / production.
• Commit to the delivery of high-quality solutions. Ensure that development is carried out in accordance with agreed quality standards and procedures and that all new development goes through an appropriate testing process.
• Focus on customers and their requirements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, colleagues, senior management and software users to enhance design, development, deployment and maintenance activities.
• Proactively keep abreast of industry developments, skills and technologies and share information, ideas and best practice with other development team members and ERP COE to improve skills and avoid single points of failure.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Programming diploma / degree or relevant qualification (NQF level 6/7
• Certification: SAP ABAP Developer
• Minimum of 7 years’ SAP ABAP development experience of which a minimum of 3 years should have been in a support environment
• Experience in SAP Fiori implementation - advantage
• Completed SAP ABAP Academy – advantage
• Certification in other SAP modules – advantage
• Good understanding of key business processes and integration points – advantage

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONAL PLAN 

• Gathering specification information
• Facilitate and lead the Briefing Sessions and bid evaluations committee
• Facilitating supplier selection
• Drive the usage of contracts throughout the company and report on sourcing/procurement benefits.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 

• Negotiating with suppliers
• Tracking Savings and Reporting on them.
• Analyse supplier/commodity cost drivers and construct total cost models, which can be used to secure good deals and manage the cost on an ongoing basis with the help of a Commodity/ Category Manager

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE 

• Compliance with all relevant standards, demonstrate a high level of probity
• Ensure sourcing processes are in line with PPPFA directives and other specific legislation.
• Ensuring that confidentiality & non-disclosure and declaration forms are completed and signed by relevant committee members

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 

• Ability and experience to facilitate the Bid Specification Committees and facilitates Bid Evaluation Committees on different projects.
• Forming and Leading Cross Functional Teams for different projects and business units.

ADMINISTRATION  

• Preparing tender/Requests for Proposal (RFP) documents and Request for Quotations (RFQ’s).
• Compiling the bid evaluation documentations
• Providing declaration forms, terms of references for bid evaluation committees and confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement forms.
• Preparing bid advertisement for different projects and send to tender office for publication.
• Preparing award documentation for approval as per DAF.  

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 

• Manage Stake holders
• Manage supplier relations
• Monitor and maintain relationship with suppliers and project managers
• Manage contracts put in place by the company and develop relationships, both internally with key operational users and externally with the suppliers.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent qualification (NQF6/7).

EXPERIENCE

• 6 years’ Experience in Supply Chain / Procurement of which 3 years be as Buyer / Senior Buyer or Sourcing Specialist

KNOWLEDGE

• Proven ability to source both in the local and international markets.
• Experience in overall Procurement and BEE will be an advantage.
• Broad knowledge of Broadcast commodities or similar along with an understanding of their complexities, cost drivers and factors that could influence their pricing.
• Ability to develop and present relevant documentation (e.g. RFPs, RFQs, formal contracts).
• Be computer literate in Microsoft Projects and the Office Suite, including possessing advanced Excel and SAP Knowledge.
• Proven record in delivering sustainable procurement total benefits e.g. total cost reductions;
• Experience in formal project management.
• Possess excellent negotiating skills, obtained from strategic or complex negotiations;
• Proven ability in developing a detailed understanding of complex technical materials or services.
• High numeric skills with the ability to build complex models;
• Analytical and problem solving skills, and well organized/structured
• Good Communication Skills.
• Extensive Negotiating Skills.
• Time Management.
• Customer relations.
• Facilitating of solutions development and initiatives.
• Ability to manage changing operational needs.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY (STRATEGY ALIGNMENT)

• Participate in regional/business unit management meetings and strategic planning sessions to obtain a clear understanding of business requirements. 
• Analyses effectiveness and efficiency of HR practices and programmes through discussions and focus groups.  Involves line and HR colleagues to effect required changes.
• Applies theoretical knowledge and understanding in practice in order to influence current work cultures and leadership styles. 
• Uses standardized measurements to assess leadership styles.  Communicate results to relevant stakeholders.  In conjunction with senior HR-colleagues design interventions to affect modification to leadership styles and behaviours.

 MANAGE TALENT ATTRACTION AND RETENTION PROCESS

• Identify the vacancy, check whether the vacant position is funded and critical. Then, complete the Request to Employ and engage the line manager.
• Ensure that interviews are scheduled
• Submit advert to HRSSC for advertising (internal and or external)
• In conjunction with Line Manager and Panel:
• conduct final short-listing with line manager,
• develop interview questionnaire guidelines and decision matrix,
• conduct the interviews and assessment - compile interview report.
• Provide guidance and advice to line manager on the recruitment processes
• Facilitate the qualification and background check.
• Pro-actively address client needs on all human resources matters.
• In collaboration with HRBP Lead & Consultant
• make employment offer & On-boarding and engagement packs to the successful candidate,
• advise line manager on the remuneration directive guidelines to attract and retain incumbents,
• make the counter offer to retain the incumbents where possible,
• identify short, medium- and long-term resourcing issues; engage clients on new roles, replacement and recruitment and retention strategies.

COLLABORATING WITH LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION OF EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

• Identify and recommend training needs, gaps and interventions
• Ensure that division and each employee submit Personal Development Plans
• Facilitate the implementation of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP)
• Advise and facilitate the divisional specific training needs, and all relevant training interventions
• Collaborate with organizational effectiveness, employee relations and remuneration colleagues to ensure efficient delivery within customer base.
• Advice, manage, and facilitate grievances and outcomes of the disciplinary matters.
• Educate and advise managers, staff on adherence to HR processes, policies, rules  and legislation.

 COLLABORATE AND COORDINATION OF ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES & REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

• Advise and educate employees on wellness services
• Management of employee referrals to wellness
• Monitor the progress of the employees
• Contribute toward the implementation of wellness programmes within the division.
• Update and compile the EE plan, reports and presentations.
• Advise line on implementing divisional micro-plan EE targets.
• Advise on the process and procedure of job evaluation
• Complete the job evaluation request form with the line manager.
• Coordinate the process of developing job profiles.
• Check and ensure that the supporting documents are attached for evaluation.
• Request for creation for posts in conjunction with line manager.
• Facilitate and coordinate the process of review of the organisational structure.
• Facilitate the implementation of human resources projects
• Implement performance-based culture intervention within the business unit.
• Advice and coach business unit on performance contracting, monitoring and reviews.
• Capacitate business unit on performance management process.
• Facilitate and advice on dealing with non-performance matters and dispute arising from performance management review.
• To manage a change management ethos and understanding within the division, providing support to management with a rapidly changing media environment.
• Understand and champion the business of being a strategic business partner.
• Advise on the remuneration scale code and benefits, remuneration related process and policy.
• Provide advice on all benefits such as, the medical aid contributions, group life and pension, long service awards, commemorative fund, best funeral scheme, etc.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE AND HR ANALYTICS

• Facilitate the termination of employment
• Coordinate and action relocation/ transfers of employees i.e. allowance payment.
• Facilitate the compliance and completing declaration of business interest(s) on SAP.
• Prepare and submit inputs into human resource monthly reports
• Keep abreast of human resources practices and labour law updates in order to provide a one-stop professional human resource service
• Uses HR technology and systems (SAP) to extract relevant HR data for line management to make better decisions on workforce issues/matters
• Compile and presents meaningful HR reports through interpretation, comparisons and trend analyses
• Oversees the process of ensuring data integrity of HR system
• Conduct and analyse exit interviews with suggestions on improvement to line management

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Trusted and works effectively with all stakeholders to improve effectiveness across all HR function
• Partner with HR Services and the Centres of Expertise to ensure seamless HR service for Management, Labour and Employees 
• Influence the adherence to HR policies and procedures through effective support to the business
• Formulate strong partnerships with business to manage any under-performance and dealing with ad-hoc employee relations issues.
• Collaborate with relevant HR Specialists to identify, enhance and promote best practices aimed at forming an effective HR service.
• Guiding people to address SABC Processes & Policies
• Understand employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Human Resources or related discipline
• Membership of SABPP and IPM will be a recommendation

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ experience in human resources environment
• Experience in working in a unionised environment will be an advantage
• Thorough knowledge of HR processes and policies

KNOWLEDGE

• Human Resources Information System
• South African employment/labour legislation  and related regulatory frameworks
• Human resources governance, principles, rules, processes and procedures.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of HR theories and best practices regarding behavioural drivers for improving and sustaining working relationship;
• Thorough understanding and capability in Individual, Team and Organisational Development processes.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of Emotive, Behavioural and Leadership Development processes.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of labour relations, coaching, counselling and mentoring theories and best practices, as well as methodologies.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of Conflict Resolution Processes, (facilitation, mediation, arbitration of individual, team and unions) techniques and feedback. 
• Working knowledge of the legislative framework governing human resource practices in the country.