MDDA Vacancies

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is a statutory
development agency for promoting and ensuring media development and
diversity, set up as a partnership between the South African Government and
major print and broadcasting companies in terms of the MDDA Act, No. 14 of
2002.

The following positions based in Auckland Park are available at the MDDA

Manager Stakeholder Relations and Communications (3-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: R1 050 395,77 TCTC per annum.
Reference No. MSR&C2024

Reporting to the Executive Manager: Corporate Services, the incumbent will manage
the maintenance of a positive brand profile for the MDDA, both internally and
externally, through focused communications activities, stakeholder relations, to
enhance the agency’s image, and advocate for its mandate and objectives.

Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 7 Qualification in Communications / Marketing
/ Business Management/ Brand Management/ Digital Marketing. 5 years’ experience
in communications and stakeholder relationship management.

Legal Officer (3-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: R590 597,76 TCTC per annum.
Reference No. LOD2024

Reporting to the Manager Legal and Risk, the incumbent will support the provision of
legal services to the business in accordance with the applicable legislation and
regulations. This includes providing legal support to internal business units and
external clients through legal advice and opinions, conducting legal related workshops, drafting of legal guidelines, conducting legal research, and supporting the drafting of
contracts.

Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 8 in Law (i.e. LLB). Knowledge, 3-4 years’
experience in the legal field and 2 years legal experience as an attorney or advocate.
Knowledge and understanding of Legislation related to the industry (e.g. PFMA, ECA,
MDDA Act and Regulations, PAJA, PAIA, POPIA etc.)

Technical Broadcast Specialist (3-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: R676 211,10 TCTC per annum.
Reference No. TBS2/2024

Reporting to the Broadcast Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for
overseeing the installation of MDDA funded studios to completion, ensuring
compliance to MDDA specifications and to conduct asset registration of all assets
funded by the MDDA to support the achievement of its vision and mission.

Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 6 Qualification in Broadcast Engineering or
related. 5 years’ experience in the installation, maintenance, and administration of
complex broadcast production systems and related Experience in troubleshooting
Experience in basic technical production Sound Engineer.

Project Officer: Print (3-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: R438 052,16 TCTC per annum.
Reference No. PO2024

Reporting to the Project Manager: Print and Digital, the incumbent will be responsible
for evaluating grant funding proposals in line with MDDA Act in achieving its vision
and mission. Responsible for managing and overseeing funded projects in line with
MDDA funding cycle.

Minimum Requirements: A National Diploma NQF6; in Social Sciences,
Development, Media, Finance, Business Administration and any other; inevant fields.
Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in project management, grant funding,
community development, media or related fields. Experience in coordinating projects
or supporting project managers.

Manager ICT (3-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: R1 050 395,77 TCTC per annum.
Reference No. MICT2024

Reporting to the Executive Manager: Corporate Services. The incumbent will provide
advanced technical support to MDDA, lead ICT projects and ensure the overall
stability and efficiency of MDDA’s ICT infrastructure. To attend to complex ICT
queries and mentor and coach junior staff to transfer ICT skills and knowledge.

Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 7 Qualification in Information Technology or
equivalent (e.g. B Degree). 10 years ICT experience with 5 in management.
Knowledge in Information Technology (hardware, software, infrastructure, network
and systems)

Administrative Assistant (3-Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: R137 450,92 TCTC per annum.
Reference No. AA2024

Reporting to the Assistant Company Secretary: The incumbent will be responsible
for providing a single point of contact to the MDDA for Company Secretary related
services. The position will co-ordinate and control the administrative functionality for
the Unit and the Board and its Sub Committees.

Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 4 (Grade 12). Minimum 2 (two) years in
relevant administrative support experience including: Experience in secretarial work,
reception duties, meeting management, including minute taking and document /
records administration

Executive Manager Sector Development, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Research (5 -Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: R1 376 684,56 TCTC per annum.
Reference No. EMSD2024

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer: This role is integral for strategically leading
and directing the planning processes derived from executive strategic sessions,
ensuring that performance policies are established and executed to support the
Strategic Plan. Further to ensure that performance policies are developed and
implemented to support the Strategic plan and APP, ensure that the performance
information is accurate, collected, collated, and reported on in alignment with the
National Treasury reporting framework. Responsibilities include leading sector
development initiatives to advance the MDDA’s mandate, planning and implementing
capacity-building programs, and fostering partnerships to promote public awareness
and advocacy for community media, encompassing broadcast, print, and emerging
sectors. Additionally, the role involves promoting innovation, research, and
development within community media, ensuring accurate performance information
collection and reporting in accordance with the National Treasury framework, and
implementing policies to achieve strategic objectives

Minimum Requirements: NQF Level 8 recognised by SAQA qualification in Public
Administration/Public Management/Business Administration/Business
Management/Social Science or relevant. 8-10 years’ experience in strategy
performance monitoring, implementing research programmes and capacity building
initiatives, strategies and plans; commissioning and directing research and capacity
building projects. 5 years’ experience at management level and 3 years’ experience
at senior management level.

HOW TO APPLY: Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit
a comprehensive CV with at least three contactable references and fully completed
employment application form. This must be emailed to recruitment@mdda.org.za
quoting relevant reference no.

NB: Use the relevant reference no. as a subject line. An email without the
reference number as a subject/heading, CV and fully completed employment
application form will be disqualified.

For further enquiries please contact Ms. Lindo Nkosi at (011) 643 1100.

PLEASE NOTE: Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you
have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please assume that your
application has not been successful. Only applicants who are interviewed will be
advised on the outcome of their applications. Successful candidates will be expected
to sign performance contracts. It is the responsibility of candidates with foreign
qualifications to have their qualifications verified by the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA).

The MDDA is committed to Employment Equity policies, promoting equity, and equal
opportunity employment. Appointment is subject to appropriate reference checks,
competency assessment and verification of all their credentials. The MDDA is under
no obligation to fill the position after advertising it and reserves the right to not make
an appointment. Although advertised, it may thus either be withdrawn or readvertised.

Closing date: 17 August 2024

All the best with your applications.