Manager: Bouquet 2 - South African Broadcasting Corporation - South Africa

Reference: 42402491 SABC SOC Limited CLOSING DATE: 17 APRIL 2024 POSITION : Manager: Bouquet 2 DIVISION : Video Entertainment REPORT LINE: Head: Platforms SCALE CODE: 130 POSITION ID: 60019658 MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION To develop and secure a strategic and competitive brand positioning for SABC channel/s, and to ensure optimal delivery of programmes aligned to market needs, target audience, SABC mandate and business objectives. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develop, and implement competitive strategies for linear channels within a bouquet that respond to the changing television landscape, content consumption space and trends to ensure mandate compliance and commercial viability. Draft the channel's amortisation budget and manage delivery against the approved budget Provide strategic direction for the channels Programming and scheduling in terms of key objectives, strategic focus, development of business imperatives and implementation activities Ensure aesthetically pleasing channels with commercially viable relevant programming and strategic schedules Manage channel delivery against the ICASA license conditions and public broadcast mandate, ensuring delivery against the broadcast regulations Monitor and analyse the performance of the channels, with the use of Market intelligence data and industry knowledge. Build and maintain a strong brand positioning of the channels. Monitor and manage departmental inputs and outputs to ensure achievement of audience targets and regularly report progress. Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives. (Monthly, quarterly and annually). Ownership of the services in terms of performance, look and feel, and promotion. Ensure the acquisition of innovative, culturally diverse, competitive and unique programmes within the mandate prescribed by regulation as well as business objectives in line with brand positioning. Continually review, measure and report on channel activities, programming and profitability to relevant stakeholders as required. In partnership with Platform Scheduling Manager ensure that the macro schedule is both competitive and complementary to other SABC businesses and competitors in order to attract required target audiences. Define the requirements of specific marketing, branding and advertising to create strong positioning and brand identity. Oversee the drafting and implementation of the approved business plans. Manage the day to day channels operations and responses to the programming and broadcast Define and specify channel needs and requirements to content providers in order to ensure product delivery aligned to strategy. Approve Daily, weekly, monthly and annual schedules Draft and management of the channels amortization budgets Manage and monitor the business unit operating budget in such a manner as to encourage cost containment. Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters. Provide inputs on the development of the policies and SOP implementation. Ensure adherence to SABC editorial policies and Regulations. Ensure all scheduling related complaints from BCCSA are responded to timeously and present the organisation as required. Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act. Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework. Implement execution internal risk audits identified and mitigate gaps. Ensure mutually beneficial relationships are developed and maintained with internal and external stakeholders. Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with service standards requirements. Be the custodian of and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in the interest of the channel. Provide support the sales team with revenue driving initiatives. Contract and implement Performance Management System of the team/s in accordance with organizational policy and procedures. Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership. Effective briefing and communication with department staff. Manage and oversee the Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all team members Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff. Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment. Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiative i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent, Human Capital Planning etc. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Media / Communications / Marketing / Broadcasting or equivalent and related qualifications (NQF 6/7) 6 years' experience in broadcasting environment of which 3 years should be in Management level Knowledge of: Strategic management Project management TV Regulations and Landscape Ability to analyse and interpret Market Intelligence Business planning and complexity theory Budget management Financial and commercial matters Business Acumen Scenario planning and Trend analysis Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develop, and implement competitive strategies for linear channels within a bouquet that respond to the changing television landscape, content consumption space and trends to ensure mandate compliance and commercial viability. Draft the channel's amortisation budget and manage delivery against the approved budget Provide strategic direction for the channels Programming and scheduling in terms of key objectives, strategic focus, development of business imperatives and implementation activities Ensure aesthetically pleasing channels with commercially viable relevant programming and strategic schedules Manage channel delivery against the ICASA license conditions and public broadcast mandate, ensuring delivery against the broadcast regulations Monitor and analyse the performance of the channels, with the use of Market intelligence data and industry knowledge. Build and maintain a strong brand positioning of the channels. Monitor and manage departmental inputs and outputs to ensure achievement of audience targets and regularly report progress. Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives. (Monthly, quarterly and annually). Ownership of the services in terms of performance, look and feel, and promotion. Ensure the acquisition of innovative, culturally diverse, competitive and unique programmes within the mandate prescribed by regulation as well as business objectives in line with brand positioning. Continually review, measure and report on channel activities, programming and profitability to relevant stakeholders as required. In partnership with Platform Scheduling Manager ensure that the macro schedule is both competitive and complementary to other SABC businesses and competitors in order to attract required target audiences. Define the requirements of specific marketing, branding and advertising to create strong positioning and brand identity. Oversee the drafting and implementation of the approved business plans. Manage the day to day channels operations and responses to the programming and broadcast Define and specify channel needs and requirements to content providers in order to ensure product delivery aligned to strategy. Approve Daily, weekly, monthly and annual schedules Draft and management of the channels amortization budgets Manage and monitor the business unit operating budget in such a manner as to encourage cost containment. Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters. Provide inputs on the development of the policies and SOP implementation. Ensure adherence to SABC editorial policies and Regulations. Ensure all scheduling related complaints from BCCSA are responded to timeously and present the organisation as required. Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act. Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework. Implement execution internal risk audits identified and mitigate gaps. Ensure mutually beneficial relationships are developed and maintained with internal and external stakeholders. Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with service standards requirements. Be the custodian of and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in the interest of the channel. Provide support the sales team with revenue driving initiatives. Contract and implement Performance Management System of the team/s in accordance with organizational policy and procedures. Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership. Effective briefing and communication with department staff. Manage and oversee the Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all team members Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff. Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment. Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiative i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent, Human Capital Planning etc. Apply Now

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