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Chief of Staff

CHIEF OF STAFF

Reporting Line:         Group Chief Executive Officer    

Division:                     GCEO

Scale Code:               125 (Peromnes 5, Paterson DU)

Position ID:                60023650

CLOSING DATE: 29 MAY 2025

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To support the Group Chief Executive Officer with the day-to-day management of her annual calendar as well as the accelerated and sustained execution of the SABC’s strategy.                                     

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 1. STRATEGIC INSIGHT AND CAPABILITY 

  • Collaborate with other executives to ensure the coherent crafting of corporate strategy as well as aligned functional and business unit strategies.
  • Translate strategy into programmatic outcomes and project-based plans of action to ensure accelerated and sustained execution.
  • Utilise effective project management tools and techniques to ensure that all key strategic initiatives are well executed, monitored and course corrected.
  • Co-ordinate the inputs of key executives into ongoing strategic conversations to ensure that strategy remains relevant and coherent over time.
  • Package strategic and relevant industry information and insights to ensure that executives are well informed and able to make well-informed decisions.
  • Support GCEO with the drafting of Exco-level Performance Agreements
  • Analyse corporate strategy and organizational performance to generate necessary insights and remedial action. 

2. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

  • Support GCEO in the co-ordination of implementation of Group Strategy.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor and sounding board to the GCEO.
  • Document key meetings to ensure accurate recording.
  • Ensure GCEO is best able to optimize available time and energy.
  • Co-ordinate the effective implementation of the GCEO’s annual calendar inclusive of the submission of required statutory, governance, compliance and other reports
  • Draft relevant documents on behalf of the GCEO.
  • Co-ordinate and collaborate with other executives to craft a well aligned strategy and plan to shape SABC culture and ways of working.
  • Ensure that SABC Exco-level meeting rhythms and cadences are optimized and well-structured to serve business requirements.
  • Co-ordinate the annual calendar of the GCEO to ensure effective planning and preparation for all events, meetings and engagements, inclusive of preparing supporting documentation, accessing relevant information, briefing the GCEO as well as ensuring all required logistics arrangements are in place.
  • Co-ordinate the development of strategic dashboards to ensure that execution progress is visible and well-integrated.
  • Provide support and assistance with the development of business and operational plans, highlighting business risks and opportunities and identifying key areas of integration, alignment and co-ordination required.
  • Represent the GCEO in meetings that she/he is unable to attend.
  • Review reports and documents on behalf of the GCEO to enable effective decision making and / or approvals.
  • Assist the GCEO in championing sustainability through developing clear environmental, social and transformation strategies and plans.
  • Draft strategic communications including briefing documents, presentations and media releases.
  • Curate research reports and available industry information to ensure that the GCEO and Exco are well briefed on industry trends and events and are able to generate the require insights and foresight.
  • Gather information, evidence and data in order to prepare briefing documents and / or respond to enquiries inclusive of stakeholder requests for information and / or media enquiries
  • Organise and prepare GCEO for media conferences and interviews with print and electronic media.
  • Prepare briefing notes on key matters of importance for Board and Exco.
  • Develop a monthly report setting out the SABC’s strategic and operational achievements and challenges, inclusive of how they will need to be addressed going forward.
  • Co-ordinate strategic and Office of the GCEO communication through both formal and informal communications’ channels and forums.
  • Provide support to the GCEO on crisis / issues management.
  • Provide project management support to the GCEO for all key initiatives and interventions as may be required.

4. GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

  • Engage with other executives, inclusive of risk and compliance executives, to ensure that GCEO is fully briefed and informed of all actual and potential strategic and reputational risks.
  • Maintain strategic risk register.
  • Identify and plan to mitigate key strategic and reputational risks.

5. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

  • Identify and evaluate key stakeholder groupings that the GCEO will need to influence and engage with to ensure strategic and organizational success.
  • Assist and support the GCEO in managing key stakeholder expectations and requirements.
  • Facilitate the development of productive working relationships with key organizational stakeholders.

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Relevant Degree and Post Graduate Degree, Honours or Post Graduate Diploma in relevant discipline – Business, Arts, Legal or Engineering\
  • Master’s Degree in relevant discipline – Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Arts or Engineering (Advantageous)

EXPERIENCE:

  • 5 years of functional and / or professional leadership experience 
  • Legal and / or strategic risk management experience
  • Consulting experience across industries and sectors
  • Programme and project management experience
  • Experience in the media and / or broadcast industries will be an advantage
  • Experience in strategy, strategy execution, culture shaping and / or strategic change
  • Experience in the public sector
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation and / or statutory prescripts
  • Discretion and confidentiality.
  • Commercial acumen.
  • Flexible, adaptable and pro-active.
  • See patterns within data and systems.

Chief Commercial Officer 

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Reporting line            : Group Chief Executive Officer Division   : Commercial Division

Scale Code                 : 115A

Position ID                  : 60008847

(5 Year Fixed Term Contract position)

Directs and focuses on the commercial activities of the organization in accordance with strategies, values, policies, goals, and objectives established by the Group Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors.

Leads and directs the following Functions: Sales, Revenue Management and Business Intelligence.  Assists the GCEO in the development of the organization’s strategy, policies and goals that ensure the realization of sustained commercial results to meet both the public interest and commercial mandates of the corporation. Provides insightful direction and oversight to SABC’s market-focused people including effective leadership, employee engagement and talent management.

This role will also need to collaborate and engage with the Finance function, governance structures, Innovation lead and the Group Head Strategy to ensure there is a common commercial strategy and the appropriate enabling environment for commercial success.

THE CCO NEEDS TO ENSURE:

  • the achievement of revenue and associated commercial targets including market and audience share / satisfaction measures and metrics
  • the seamless, integrated running of day-to-day commercial functions in line with the SABC’s revenue and expenditure requirements
  • the crafting and implementation of the SABC’s Commercial strategy and its associated innovative funding model
  • developing innovative business models and sub-strategies to support the commercial success of SABC channels, platforms and assets
  • finding creative solutions and partnerships to fund content acquisition through relationships with relevant finance, funding and other institutions
  • mandate and to enable it to compete with commercial competitors on an even footing.
  • the maintenance and growth of audiences across platforms, channels and stations
  • audience satisfaction with content aired as well as with their ability to access content across their choice of screens and devices
  • innovation in commercial processes to improve advertiser / sponsor satisfaction with the overall value received
  • focused collaboration within the Commercial function and across other organizational boundaries, in particular Operations
  • the complex allocation of people, finances and commercial resources
  • that revenue is available for the SABC to deliver innovatively and consistently on its Free to Air public service mandate
  • that the SABC implements the changes and improvements required to optimize its short- and long-term financial feasibility, viability and competitiveness
  • implement the SABC’s commercial strategy to contribute to growth in advertising revenues and sponsorships
  • manage and quality assure all commercial operations to mitigate potential risk and deliver sustained financial results
  • ongoing change and digital transformation to leverage Data analytics, AI and audience insights to monetize legacy content, improve content creation / acquisition and delivery as well as audience loyalty
  • the successful commercialization of sports rights in line with the corporation’s public interest mandate, whilst ensuring sustained commercial viability
  • championing and effecting change, by working with National Treasury and other key stakeholders to ensure flexibility in procurement (in accordance with sound and necessary governance), essential to operating and competing in a hyper-competitive media industry context
  • the institutionalization of relevant Sales and Marketing disciplines including time and territory management, meeting cadences, incentives and remuneration.
  • that its people are successfully and effectively managed and lead contributing to employee motivation, high levels of engagement and wellbeing
  • that a conducive culture and climate are shaped and developed in the Commercial functions, in alignment with the overall SABC culture.

CONTENT AND AUDIENCES – OPERATIONS

  • Provide oversight and insights to ensure that SABC delivers relevant, compelling content and programming across the right platforms, channels and devices to ensure audience satisfaction and growth.
  • Maintain and grow advertising, sponsorship and other commercial opportunities on PBS, PCS and CP.
  • Collaborate with business units to ensure that commercially successful sporting rights are acquired and that the necessary advertising and sponsorship is in place.
  • Leverage commercial opportunities to support the acquisition of innovative, compelling public interest content to deliver successfully on SABC mandate.
  • Collaboratively support the development of a thriving content-creation ecosystem in South Africa through industry engagement and development.
  • Ensure that the appropriate marketing disciplines are in place, including the segmentation of audiences and commission the research necessary to generate valuable insights and foresight.
  • Ensure Audience segmentation & insights reports with specific reference to the SABC’s public interest mandate are commissioned and developed
  • Collaborate to ensure audience, advertiser and sponsor growth in Free to Air segment

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY – STRATEGY AND FINANCE

  • Together with other members of Exco, they support and enable the crafting and execution of corporate, commercial and business unit strategies.
  • Develop and provide effective strategic oversight and performance management of all Commercial Divisions to ensure objectives are well aligned, cascaded, executed, reviewed and course corrected.
  • Achieve commercial viability and sustainability through effective leadership of the Sales, Marketing, Revenue management and Business Analytics functions
  • Develop innovative partnerships on favorable commercial terms to leverage content acquisition, scheduling and programming.
  • Provide commercial insights and develop revenue attraction strategies to position SABC Plus as the corporation’s flagship platform and offering.
  • Collaborate with business units to ensure competitiveness of content / programming across radio stations, television / entertainment / digital channels in their respective markets (audience satisfaction & market share growth).
  • Lead marketing and advertising sales initiatives to attract relevant advertising and sponsorships.
  • Provide oversight and deliver on targeted commercial opportunities, inclusive of the digitization and sale of legacy content, the ‘sweating’ of SABC assets and growth of revenue associated with outside broadcasts
  • Prudent development and ongoing management of all Commercial budgets (capex & opex) and costs, in accordance with Finance / SCM policies and procedures to ensure sound governance and financial viability.
  • Ongoing monitoring and control of capex and opex expenses against approved budget including cost containment initiatives as may be required.
  • Oversee and cause the sound management of all Commercial assets and resources in line with prescripts and policies.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & INNOVATION

  • Successfully manage the day-to-day Commercial operations of SABC including Sales, Marketing, Business Analytics, Revenue Management in accordance with sound management principles and practices and in accordance with the SABC mandate and the requirements of its regulatory environment.
  • Ensure that a focus on Market, Customer and Audience insights, as well as quality management underpins the overall functioning and ethos of the Commercial Division.
  • Invest in people development including the acquisition of relevant skills, knowledge and expertise of Commercial people to ensure they are technologically relevant in the future world of work.
  • Develop the necessary commercial and market insights and foresight to position SABC for current and future success. This includes improved market foresight and responsiveness to shifting market conditions, intelligent decision making.

OUR PEOPLE

  • Always practice professional leadership and management.
  • Communicate, collaborate and engage effectively and professionally with the Board, GCEO, Exco and all other work colleagues.
  • Quantify the workforce requirements of SABC Commercial operations and ensure that the right person is in place with the right skills at the right time to deliver on what is required.
  • Develop a pipeline of talent, across and within Mission Critical Job Families, to serve the current and future needs and requirements of the Commercial capabilities of the SABC.
  • Reskill and upskill the commercial people of the SABC to ensure that they are fit for purpose for today and tomorrow’s world of work.
  • Implement a strategically aligned Performance Management System that drives accountability and high performance, in accordance with SABC policy and procedures. Comply with all legislative and policy requirements with regard to the attraction, management, retention and termination of employees and independent contractors.
  • Develop and implement talent management disciplines including competency assessments, Personal Development Plans (PDP), career development plans, succession plans for all employees and independent contractors.
  • Develop an enabling environment for the attraction and retention of talented commercial people.
  • Ensure the effective briefing, communication and management of all Commercial people, including in the regions.
  • Ensure the mentoring, coaching and facilitation of talented commercial people.
  • Ensure that all people in the Commercial divisions of SABC are well aligned behind the Corporate Strategy / Plan as well as Operations own strategy / business plan.
  • Implementing appropriate models and practices for the effective reward and recognition of employees / independent contractors.
  • Develop commercial relationships and partnerships to exploit ‘channel to market’ opportunities and to leverage the strengths of identified partners.
  • Ensure the most effective and efficient management of a permanent and contingent Commercial workforce to deliver on SABC’s requirements and manage the overall cost of employment.
  • Implement a disciplined, coherent approach to employee engagement that optimises discretionary effort and talent retention.
  • Shape a coherent, relevant culture and climate in Commercial operations, aligned to the SABC corporate strategy and cultural aspirations.    

SOUND GOVERNANCE & RISK

  • Ensure adherence to policies, organizational imperatives, legislative and any other regulatory prescripts.
  • Assess, manage and mitigate risk effectively and proactively.
  • Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance with SABC policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant SABC Internal Controls.
  • Ensure that Strategic, Operational, and Project Risks are documented, managed, well mitigated and aligned to the SABC Risk Management Framework Ensure the necessary frequency of internal risk audits and address any gaps that may be identified.
  • Review and ensure the timeous implementation of Risk Management Plan (including Operations Strategic Risk Treatment Plans in line with organizational Risk Management Framework (COSO Model).
  • Proactively identify and communicate potential risks in accordance with SABC policies and Procedures
  • Monitor and report on inter-regional operational risks and compliance.
  • Review AG audit finding and resolve in collaboration with Finance.
  • Review all Commercial and associated policies to ensure that they are relevant, for purpose and adhered to.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

  • Develop local, continental and global partnerships with relevant broadcasters, broadcast, technology and media industry players.
  • Develop MoUs with key strategic partners to leverage resources and optimize Commercial execution of the SABC’s strategy / plan.
  • Review existing strategic partnerships on an ongoing basis to ensure that they are sound and delivering the expected outcomes.
  • Develop MoUs with key strategic partners to leverage resources and optimize Commercial execution of the SABC’s strategy / plan.
  • Together with other Executive Directors, facilitate proper and timeous communication with stakeholders to best represent the interests of the SABC and enhance its reputation.
  • Ensure effective internal and external stakeholder engagement and management to develop productive and constructive relationships (including DCDT and other partners in government).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Relevant Degree, preferably a Masters’ Degree, (NQF 9) in Business Management, Marketing, Finance, Strategy, Commercial business development or Leadership, or equivalent qualifications in a related field.    

EXPERIENCE:

  • 10 or more years’ work-related experience at an Executive Management level in a relevant, related industry.
  • 5 or more years should have been at Sales, Marketing or Commercial Leadership level, in the Commercial functions of a media, technology or broadcast-related business or commercial enterprise.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing multiple Divisions and functions inclusive of Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Business Analytics across multiple budget and revenue streams simultaneously.
  • Experience in developing and implementing integrated commercial strategies
  • Experience in working across matrix reporting relationships and with integrating mechanisms such as Councils, Committees or other integrative mechanisms.
  • Consulting experience in strategy and commercial / business planning or associated fields would be advantageous.
  • Sound understanding and experience of commercial business strategy development and implementation.
  • In-depth knowledge and exposure to the broadcast / media industry and its context.
  • Understanding of the content creation ecosystem in South Africa.
  • Understanding of futures thinking, complexity and systems thinking constructs.
  • Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
  • Financial management and operations strategic management experience within a public sector / PFMA context and compliance relevant National Treasury / AGSA prescripts and regulations.
  • Experience in effective teamwork, developing strong, mutually beneficial partnerships and in cross-functional collaboration.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Experience with best practice corporate governance.
  • Working knowledge of the Broadcasting Act, the Electronic Communications Act, the Public Finance Management Act and related National Treasury regulations and their implications.
  • Working knowledge of ICASA Regulations and their implications for the Public Broadcaster
  • Knowledge of King IV Codes of Good Governance
  • An understanding of the importance of adherence to relevant SABC internal control measures including Delegation of Authority Framework
  • Working knowledge and familiarity with the Audio and Audio-visual Content Services (AAVCS) – Draft White Paper
  • Working knowledge and familiarity with the SABC Act and Bill
  • Working knowledge and familiarity with the Broadcast Digital Migration (BDM) process and the Analogue Switch-Off (ASO) program
  • Working knowledge of the ICASA Must Carry Regulations

Head : General Assurance Audit

HEAD GENERAL ASSURANCE AUDIT

Reporting line: Chief Audit Executive

Division             : Group Internal Audit

Scale Code       : 125  ( Peromnes 5, Paterson DU)

Position ID       : 60017500    

                                                                                                                CLOSING DATE : 29 MAY 2025

Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive: To provide the SABC with independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value to and foster continuous improvement in the organizations operations as well as assist the organization to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the risk management and corporate governance processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE INTERNAL AUDIT STRATEGY AND OPERATIONAL PLAN

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

  • Prevent wasteful and fruitless expenditure in compliance with PFMA regulation.
  • Conducts monitoring and evaluation of the Internal Audit function and impact on business improvement.
  • Ensure that relevant systems and processes are developed and implemented for successful audit operations.
  • Ensure that auditable systems and processes are in place in every facet of organizational operations.
  • Ensure the development and maintenance of efficient, effective and transparent system of risk management and internal controls.
  • Provide actuaries that contribute to the SABC achievement of its objectives.

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

  • Ensure compliant governance practices are complemented by effective risk management and internal control environment.
  • Oversee the management of organizational operational risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations. 
  • Develop, review and implement policies and good governance to address gaps and promote accountability.
  • Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
  • Provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the overall Risk Management Processes.
  • Monitor execution of internal risk audits results per checklist to identify and address gaps.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

  • Promote partnerships with relevant customers and stakeholders and manage overall perceptions on the internal audit function.
  • Engage in complex networking strategies with a diverse population of customers and stakeholders.
  • Report to the SABC Board and all relevant stakeholders on key risks and non – compliance.     
  • Promote the SABC brand and reputation with key customers and stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

  • Capacitate the audit function with the right skills sets and professionalism.
  • Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
  • Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
  • Represent the department at national strategic committee meetings.
  • Effective briefing and communication with department staff.
  • Ensure Personal Development Plans (CDP) for staff members are in place.
  • Provide input on the retention and attraction of staff.
  • Individual coaching, counseling and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 QUALIFICATIONS

  • Post Graduate qualification in Auditing or related field. (NQF 8)
  • Professional Certification of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – non-negotiable.
  • CRMA, CISA, CCSA, CFE, or other similar related qualification – will be advantageous to have.

 EXPERIENCE

  • Eight (8) years’ working experience, five (5) of which should be at middle management level.
  • Management of processes and systems in complex business environments in the relevant functions

KNOWLEDGE

  • Proven ability to lead projects, collaborate and work with teams
  • Information Systems knowledge and direct experience with ACL and SAP
  • Report writing skills
  • Manage and supervise the Audit Division
  • Auditing systems and  management
  • Business Acumen
  • Budget management
  • Strategic management
  • Management information systems
  • Financial reporting
  • People management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project management
  • Fraud risk assessment
  • Change management
  • Cybercrime investigations
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Must have strong personal and professional ethics

Regional Manager: Free State & Northern Cape

Regional Manager : Free State & Northern Cape

POSITION: REGIONAL MANAGER (Free State & Northern Cape)

DIVISION: COO OFFICE

REPORTING LINE: HEAD OF REGIONS, GOVERNANCE & STRATEGY

POSITION ID: 60020409

SCALE CODE: 125 (Peromnes 5, Paterson DU)

 CLOSING DATE: 29 MAY 2025

Reporting to Head of Regions, Governance & Strategy: To develop and provide the strategic and operational leadership for the region, and coordinate and align the business activities of all the different functional divisions within the region, through optimal delivery and embedment of the regional plans with the organisational business strategy to ensure the financial and operational sustainability of the SABC within the region.

To develop centres of excellence (CoE) with the region and develop and maintained effective stakeholder engagements with business chambers, Premiers, Local and Regional Government and Traditional Leaders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

  • Monitor and measure the strategy on a regular basis as well as ensuring that any short falls are raised and dealt with appropriately and timeously
  • Develop and manage the regional operating model within sphere of control and ensure the continuous improvement thereof to ensure business improvement
  • Development of regional capex and opex budget as per organization budget cycle.
  • Set guidelines on optimal fund distribution / allocation in accordance with the organization’s budget constraints and strategic / operational requirements
  • Ongoing monitoring of expenses against approved budget to manage financial performance, planning and forecasting that will be used to drive and implement all broadcasting initiatives in line with the SABC business strategy
  • Manage expenses in such a manner to encourage cost containment
  • Control capex and operational expenses within approved budgets
  • Recognise areas for internal improvement and develops plans for implementation to ensure a clean audit report
  • Monitor and ensure that the regional value chain for Operations
  • Provide support and input in the development and implementation of COO budget.
  • Oversee the monitoring of revenue and expenses to ensure the profitability of the regions

2. CONTENT AND PLATFORMS

  • Implement and ensure adherence to the SABC editorial policy and governance framework to manage compliance and risks and maintain independence
  • Focused marketing insights and intelligence to shape and direct the overall content strategy and planning process
  • Adoption of digital multi-platform ways of working
  • Use digital platforms to develop innovative next-generation products and services.
  • Provide independent performance reporting to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Oversee the management of regional content & platform risks to protect SABC’s integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations
     

3. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONS STRATEGY

  • Lead the Regional Management Committee to achieve regional objectives
  • Develop and provide strategic oversight and alignment for the region, to ensure organisational objectives are cascaded, integrated and executed across the regions.
  • Provide support and input in the development and implementation of the overarching SABC Operations strategy with the region.
  • To consolidate, manage and execute multi-functional regional strategy to achieve the strategic objectives of the SABC.
  • Develop and implement an optimal operating model for the region that all functional areas into account on a matrix basis.
  • Manage, monitor and ensure the achievement of regions objectives.
  • Keep abreast of public service broadcasting, policies and regulations in order to advise the Regional Management Committee accordingly;
  • Provide support and input in the development and implementation of effective corporate communications, public relations and quality strategies in order to positively influence the image of SABC in the region;
  • Provide support and input in the development and implementation of customer service strategies and operations to deliver effective, efficient and quality customer services within the region;
  • Assist in developing operational plans to achieve the regional goals and objectives.

4. PARTNERSHIPS

  • Develop and leverage internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the regional business goals 
  • Understand consumer (clients/audience) behaviours & preferences
  • Advise the Head of Regions on matters related to key stakeholder and membership liaison within scope of control
  • Formulate, Implement and integrate SABC strategies for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Formulate and drive the implementation of compliance with policies aimed at strengthening the SABC brand/s and stakeholder interface
  • Contribute to diversity management initiatives and actively building business relationships
  • Promote and obtain 3rd party funding for regional content productions
  • Ensure optimal commitment and negotiation with key stakeholder to maximise ROI.
  • Develop and Implement compelling and innovative internal and external solutions to enable customer-centricity.
  • Effective internal and external stakeholder management to ensure optimal delivery.
  • Liaise with regional sales teams to identify target market segments, finalise tariff structures and the implementation of strategies to grow revenue.
  • Create and maintain cross functional communication with regional stakeholders
  • Use station reach to develop inter-regional business and sales opportunities

5. HUMAN CAPITAL

  • Ensure excellent human capital performance through performance management, employee empowerment, skills development and succession planning to attract and retain competent and Empowered Employees
  • Integrate/embed SABC’s values & culture into all processes, procedures and practices to cultivate an environment where employees respect and adhere to company policies and values
  • Leads a regional team by providing clarity of vision; alignment of functional teams; setting high expectations to create purposeful inspiring work; encouraging mutual support; and enabling high performance teams
  • Ensure detailed workforce management planning to ensure optimal utilisation of staff
  • Create of centre’s of excellence and a business partnering approach to obtain access to specialized skills
  • Effective implementation and tracking of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
  • Effective briefing and communication with regions.
  • Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
     

6. GOVERNANCE 

  • Develop and maintain a regional governance & risk framework to drive operational accountability and efficiencies and reduce waste
  • Analyse & report on all risks to the region to proactively mitigate any internal and external threats
  • Ensure the implementation and adherence to SABC policies and procedures in the region
  • Implement effective control measures to ensure good governance and compliance.
  • Ensure execution of internal risk audits and address gaps
  • Manage, control and ensure the maintenance of organisational provincial assets to ensure compliance to OHS Act and SABC Asset Management policy
  • Monitor and report on regional operational risks and compliance.
  • Monitor execution of internal risk audits and address gaps and provide execution of mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee the management of regional risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislation.
  • Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
  • Review and implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework (COSO Model).
  • Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance with SABC policies and procedures.

7. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

  • Use data analysis & collaboration to develop and implement multi – year business growth strategies for the region to deliver increased market/audience share 
  • Ensure that existing traditional business is maintained and migrated to new digital platforms
  • Leverage technology to optimise processes to achieve economies of scale/skills
  • Oversee the monitoring of revenue and expenses to ensure the profitability of the region
  • Keep abreast of new broadcasting developments and digital technologies and make appropriate recommendations to the COO/Execs 
  • To optimise and align best practices and business process management across various functional areas within the region to improve Return on Investments, increase productivity and enable implementation assurance of new products and services development and adoption.
  • Develop effective controls to ensure optimal regional operations
  • Review and analyse operations and regional performance on a regular basis to ensure synergies across the regions.
  • Provide feedback and reports to COO regarding regional operational and strategic issues
  • Analyse trends and identify opportunities to grow.
  • Explore and make recommendations on current operational processes to streamline and improve it for better efficiency and effectiveness

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant Degree (NQF 7) qualifications in business management, operations or in a related field
  • High level of IT Proficiency
  • In-depth knowledge and exposure in the broadcasting environment is an advantage
  • Strategic and scenario planning and Trend analysis experience
  • Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations

EXPERIENCE

  • 10 years related work experience in management; 5 of which must have been in a in a middle to senior management position 
  • Proven track record of successfully managing multiple departments and various budget and revenue streams simultaneously
  • Good understanding and experience to commercialize business strategies
  • Excellent financial management and scenario planning experience within the PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations

 KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge and understanding of SABC Financial Policy/Procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of SABC HR Policy/Procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of SABC Procurement Policy/Procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of SABC internal control measures including Delegation of Authority Framework
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant software applications
  • Knowledge and understanding of SAP
  • Knowledge and understanding of latest technology developments
  • Knowledge & understanding of flow diagrams
  • Knowledge & understanding of file formats
  • Knowledge & understanding of different audio & video formats
  • Knowledge & understanding of OHS Act

Provincial Sales Manager Western Cape

READVERTISEMENT

CLOSING DATE: 29 MAY 2025

POSITION              POSITION                :         Provincial Sales Manager (Western Cape – All Segments SMME,Government, Corporate & Enterprise)

DIVISION                :         Sales

REPORT LINE        :         National  Sales Managers

POSITION ID              :         60020405

SCALE CODE            :         900 (300)

DURATION                 :         900 Fixed Term Contract  (12 months contract)

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To develop, manage and execute against Sales strategy in order to increase market share and maximise revenue collection for the Organisation. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

·             Ensure consistent achievement of the segments revenue targets.

·             Lead and manage Account Executive

·             Execute growth Sales strategy within segments

·             Ensure end to end customer service

·             Communicate and cascade Sales strategy to Account Executive 

·             Identify any sales hindrances and find progressive solution

·             Manage the migration and implementation of digitalisation within Account Executives

·             Facilitate and draw up key account plans and ensure execution

·             Establish pipe-line management and protocols in ensuring revenue generation delivery     

·             Manage the Segment Unit operating budget in such a manner as to encourage cost containment.

·             Ensure consistent achievement of revenue generation and market share growth objectives.

·             Ensure sustainable and profitable growth

·             Defend and grow commitment business opportunities

·             Identify and exploit new business opportunities.

·             Identify and pursue lapsed or lost business opportunities

·             Drive optimal sell out of inventory against revenue target

·             Ensure collaboration with other Departments to optimize sales objectives

·             Set guidelines to ensure optimized utilization of marketing and pricing strategy

·             Ensure effective marketing of Sales to maintain credibility and visibility.

·             Ensure optimal utilization of research data to support decision making.

·             Review and Report on the overall performance of the segments in line with objectives and targets

·             Inculcate high performance culture and hold individuals accountable 

·             Monitor, report on the operational risks and compliance.

·             Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance and compliance with SABC policies and procedures.

·             Oversee the management of Sales risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.

·             Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.

·             Review and implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational  Risk Framework (COSO Model):

–        Governance and Strategy

–        Risk Mitigation Plan

–        Formulate Internal Control

–        Communications

–         Monitoring and Evaluation

·             Monitor execution of internal risk audits and address gaps and provide execution of mitigation strategies.

·             Evaluate all business plans against the Sales guidelines, policies and SOP’s.

·             Resolve audit findings, when applicable and recommended

·             Communicate with external and internal stakeholders, in order to ensure optimal delivery of Sales objectives

·             Create and maintain cross functional communication with other Divisions

·             Advance Company’s interest in all negotiations with external Stakeholders to maximise revenue generation

·             Develop and Implement compelling and innovative client solutions

·             Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures

·             Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.

·             Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff

·             Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members

·             Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

·                  Relevant Business qualification / Three Year Tertiary Qualification NQF 6  

·                  5 years’ Sales experience in Media Environment of which 3 should be on Supervisory Level.

·                  Proven past achievements in sales management, negotiation ability and relationship building

·                  Sales knowledge (pipeline management, target setting and team deployment)

·                  Business planning and complexity theory

·                  Budget management and forward scenario planning of cost and revenue budgets

·                  PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations

·                  Strategic management

·                  Management information systems

·                  Financial accounting standards

·                  Scenario planning and Trend analysis

·                  Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape

·                  Project management

·                  Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations

·                  Comprehensive understanding of business principles relevant to sales management

Product Manager: Sales Digital Specialist

POSITION:                                 Product Manager: Sales Digital Specialist X2

DIVISION:                                    Sales

SCALE CODE:                            300 ( Peromnes 7, Paterson D1)

POSITION ID                               60023375 and  60023476

LOCATION:                                 Johannesburg

REPORTING LINE:                     National Sales Manager: Digital Sales

                                                                                                          CLOSING DATE : 25 May 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

  • To maximize sales revenue and increase market share growth across SABC Digital channels, Platform and Content within the SABC co-system.
  • To Achieve and exceed sales revenue budgets, across each portfolio, segment, platform and channel assigned.
  • To deliver integrated solutions across the SABC eco-system – Audio | Digital | Video | Entertainment | Social | Events. 
  • Actively lead and manage in all platforms’ strategic planning processes; of particular importance is the responsibility for the development of an innovative sales approach that is consistent with each platform’s unique market positioning, competitive environment, and consumer offering.
  • Conduct business reviews to establish traction and performance of brands and various stations that host different digital platforms.

Ensure that all brand solutions are specific, relevant and targeted at various sales segments.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Initiative and participate in sales pricing and tactical pricing initiatives.
  • Develop and monitor operational sales strategies in conjunction with the Digital division, to achieve revenue target and increase market share against the primary competitor sets.
  • Implement sales strategies to ensure the targets are achieved and exceeded.
  • Develop product and drive channel / product solutions I the market as well as within Sales where relevant 
  • Actively participate in new data / insights / research requitements and utilise research results, in order to optimise revenue.
  • Ensure constant update and maintenance of client’s database.
  • Monitor and analyse competitor business to identify and exploit new business opportunities and increase market share   Interpret and utilize research results in order to optimise revenue (e.g. market trends, lost/dropped business by agency/ client, etc.)
  • Ensure maximum income is realised from the allocated portfolio of agencies and clients.
  • Ensure the cost of sales is managed consistently to ensure profitable revenue growth.
  • Increase revenue market share.
  • Ensure all sales deals, commitments and any other contractual agreements with clients / third parties are managed and reported on monthly.
  • Ensure contribution to target setting, budget preparation and sales plans are timeously implemented and measured at regular intervals.
  • Identify, monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
  • Report on Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Implement Risk Management Plan and Internal Risk Audit.  
  • Review and Report on the achievement and challenges of business units’ objectives. (Weekly, Monthly, quarterly and annually).
  • Ensuring strict adherence of sound business principles through application of the Sales policies.
  • Grow and maintain excellent relationships with the SABC Platforms and other stakeholders.
  • Attend Industry related functions and ensure visibility in market weekly. 
  • Maintain a positive image and relationships for SABC Sales in the marketplace.
  • Create increased revenue opportunities and positive commercial relationships within in agencies and clients direct with the aim to build partnerships for mutual gain. 
  • Contribute to the growth and development of all allocated brand / channel by inputting into both marketing and programming strategies.
  • Continuously provide sales and trade marketing strategies, assistance, and specialist training where relevant to transfer skills across the relevant Digitals platforms.
  • Present to clients and agencies to promote various brand solutions.
  • Create and maintain cross functional communication with other Divisions.
  • Advance Company’s interest in all negotiations with external Stakeholders to maximise revenue generation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum relevant diploma or degree  (NQF6/7), (Sales/ Communication/ Marketing/Other relevant qualifications preferable.
  • Supplementary Media, Digital, Sales, and other relevant training courses and certificates
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of sales experience, and, /sales management experience, (media sales / Digital preferable)
  • Excellent sales track record, media sales preferable.

KNOWLEDGE AND RELATED SKILLS

  • Well-known and respected in the advertising industry with established networks and relationships with current and up-coming decision makers and adpsend influencers.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Business acumen and commercially orientated.
  • Ability to work independently, perform under pressure and outside of standard working hours when required.
  • Persuasive with excellent selling skills and tenacity
  • Excellent planning and time management skills
  • Computer literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, CRM software etc
  • Thorough understanding and interpretation of industry tools
  • Energetic and results orientated person who has a desire to succeed.
  • Ability to solve problems and take decisions whilst navigating processes and procedures with speed.
  • Actively lead and manage in all platforms’ strategic planning processes; of
  • particular importance is the responsibility for the development of an
  • innovative sales approach that is consistent with each platform’s unique
  • market positioning, competitive environment, and consumer offering.
  • Conduct business reviews to establish traction and performance of brands
  • and various stations that host different Digitaling codes
  • Ensure that all brand solutions are specific, relevant and targeted at various sales segments.

Remuneration and Information Management Specialist

CLOSING DATE: 28 MAY 2024

SPECIALIST: REMUNERATION AND HR  INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Reporting line   :  Head: Remuneration, Benefits and HR Transaction Centre

Division             : Group Human Resources

Scale Code       : 130 (Peromnes 6, Paterson D2)

Position ID        : 60017659

Job Purpose

To manage and maintain the company’s HR Information Systems and support the Remuneration, Benefits and Shared Services with data analytics and reporting to deliver on the organisational strategic objectives. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT  AND IMPLEMENTATION OF  STRATEGY

·         Lead the administration and development of HR systems projects & solutions in order to meet the business requirements & HR objectives.

·         Be the subject matter expert for all HR system needs from identification to enabling

·         Share information with Executives when requested to enable understanding of HR information

·         Prepare reports and narratives based on qualitative and quantitative information for strategic various Stakeholders

 BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

·         Provide advice to line management and direct supervisor on HR data management and presentation, HR administration and transactions.

·         Conduct position and salary benchmarking to ensure internal equity and external comp

·         Provide information to internal and external clients including historical information and enquiries related to all HR information.

·         Prepare submissions relating to system and HR information environment (including information relating to People metrics, compensation, benefits, etc.)

·         Compilation of MTEF Employee Compensation Submission to National Treasury

·         Compile annual Personnel Cost Plan sourcing input from all role players

·         Provide support as a super user on all HRIS Modules and reporting.

·         Prepare monthly report on HR & Compensation Statistics and other related Metrics/graphs/dashboard items, input to be collated and queries to be followed up and clarifications provided.

·         Prepare the draft annual report for HR related Metrics/graphs/dashboard items in accordance with requirements.

·         Lead the facilitation and compilation of the full budget for Human Capital as well as budget analysis, narrative and reporting.

·         Develop Queries in Epi-Use Query Manager to assist HR and business

·         Enabling HR Management with system support that enables HR Policies and SOP’s

·         Analyse and provide report on all employee compensation line items

·         Delegated signing authority in respect of HR information and systems.

·         Prepare submissions and scenarios for various projects including costs applying advanced excel

·         Gather, collate and check HR data integrity and that it is loaded onto system in accordance with HR processes.

·         Extract Data and provide a report or submission to address client requirements as well as presentations prepared as per client requirement.

·         Data management, forecasting, trend analysis in accordance with client requirements and make recommendations.

·         Provide hands-on support with the implementation of system related projects and take the HR lead for project management of identified projects e.g. pension fund, post-retirement, medical aid changes, Sales Incentive Scheme, TCOE, annual increases, 13th cheque, and other compensation related items, etc.

·         Random monitoring to ensure that employee’s data is correct through continuous evaluation of system information and put controls in place

·         Submit data for various remuneration survey participation, analyse the results and prepare a summary report for business.

·         Prepare and submit comparative information through Internal and external analysis in preparation for wage negotiations.

·         Periodically audit HRIS against Payroll systems to ensure data integration and integrity.

·         Monthly monitoring of Leave Liability / Bonus Provision and the correctness thereof, including checking HRIS configuration for functionality according to specs

·         Other related work as guided by the Head of Department.

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

  • Review and monitor the HRIS adherence and compliance to the policies, directives, interventions, systems, practices, processes and procedures and report any non-compliance, gaps and make recommendations to rectify
  • Implement Risk Management Plans and actions in line with organizational Risk Framework.
  • Identify internal risks and detail mitigation plans to close the gaps.
  • Deal with audit queries that emanate and draft actions to be considered for resolving such findings

 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

  • Provide regular feedback on quality of the HR Data and its Integrity. 

·         Dealing with all Top and Senior Management needs regarding HR, compensation, and other employee information management matters and reports

  • Liaise with internal and external service providers, regarding information and systems requirements and remuneration, benefits systems related issues,  
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholder regarding matters within the environment.
  • Provide support to HR regarding HR, compensation, and other employee information.
  • Act as the link between Group HR, Finance, Payroll and BIT Departments

 LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

  • Benchmarks and proposes best practice HR information, processes, approaches and tools in environment
  • Researches comprehensive, integrated system and information management tools, initiatives and approaches to managing human resources and influence leadership towards HR digital.
  • Influence change in leadership thinking through benchmarking new trends in the HR information and systems space and proposing changes Drafts processes to enable and ensure accountability for people management and development and take the lead in engaging with SAPCC for design, testing and implementation

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Human Resources qualification

ADVANTAGE:

  • Sound Statistical Background
  • Specialised in Microsoft Excel (advanced level)/ Microsoft Access / Microsoft Power BI
  • Specialised in Epi-Use Query Manager 3 & 4 as well as other data extraction/manipulation tools

EXPERIENCE

  • 6-8 years relevant experience in remuneration and HR Information systems environment.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Human Resources Policies with emphasis on people information (compensation, benefits, all TGRP elements, especially relating to SOP’s and its link to system and information
  • Business management, economics and forecasting.
  • Statistics
  • Project management skills
  • General Human Resources experience
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong MS Office 365 skills (including Microsoft Forms)
  • Presentation skills
  • Business writing
  • Time management
  • Fully trained in all HR SAP modules, BW, Query Manager Comp Management, Personnel Cost Planning, SAP OM, etc
  • Above average Financial Knowledge with emphasis on employee related liabilities and reporting thereof

Intern: Digital Assistant Lesedi FM

Intern: Digital Assistant Lesedi FM

POSITION:                            DIGITAL ASSISTANT (Lesedi FM) – (INTERNSHIP)

DIVISION:                              RADIO

REPORT LINE:                      MARKETING MANAGER

POSITION ID:                       60022102

                                                                                                                  CLOSING DATE : 27 MAY 2025

The position will be based in Auckland Park                                        

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

The purpose of this job is to assist the Digital Product Specialist, Marketing Manager, and Programme Manager to, develop, manage, track, and optimize the radio station’s digital properties in a quest to grow the digital communities and deliver value to the SABC and its stakeholders. The role includes the coordination of radio station digital campaigns and projects by liaising with programming and marketing teams, in order to drive the efficient and effective use of all digital properties.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Ensure that the stations Digital Media Strategy is implemented
  • Collate detailed information for conducting research and benchmarking exercises within the Radio Digital media environment so as to apply best practices.
  • Support station management as well as Digital & OTT Manager in rolling out various digital projects and campaigns
  • Compile campaign briefs in a clear, concise, comprehensible manner.
  • Coordinate and oversee implementation of digital projects and campaigns as tasked to do so by the Digital Product Specialist or Marketing manager
  • Coordinate and oversee implementation and monitoring of commercial campaigns.
  • Perform administrative tasks to ensure the functionality of digital platforms and activities.
  • Provide input into weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports by collating information from various digital media platforms and metrics
  • Update and collate campaign specific reports.
  • Monitor comments and posts daily on social media channels, engaging audiences through a wide range of social media activities and location-based marketing applications, primarily Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and own SABC platforms.
  • Create sharable, compelling, visual contents blending video, photo, and effects to increase engagement and growth of online community.
  • Promote station content on the station’s digital media platforms
  • Assist in improving search engine efficiency.
  • Monitor and report on operational risks and compliance.
  • Utilize internal control measures to ensure credibility of information and reduce risks.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable policies, SLAs, and relevant legislations.
  • Maintain good relationships with station producers and presenters with the intent to advise and leverage on their digital footprint.
  • Liaise with internal and external teams for successful implementation of digital projects and campaigns.
  • Capture videos, images and compelling content at both station and client events.
  • Support the station management in building a conducive environment with positive energy, knowledge building and results-oriented culture.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Diploma in Digital Marketing, Media studies or relevant discipline (NQF 6)
  • Diploma in Digital Marketing and/or Graphic Design would be an advantage.
  • Proficiency in digital software, design software & digital marketing techniques and tools.
  • Exposure to digital marketing campaigns.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently and in a team on projects and campaigns.
  • Scenario planning, Creativity – ability to conceptualize campaigns and new concepts.
  • Good understanding of digital reporting metrics and ability to use analytical tools to make informed decisions.
  • Digital trends analysis.
  • Strong research skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
  • Proficiency in the Radio Station’s broadcast Language, Sesotho.

Organisation Development Specialist X2

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST  x2

Report Line: Head : Organisational Effectiveness

Division: Human Resources

Scale Code: 300, Peomnes 7, Paterson D1

Position ID: 60017629, 60017637

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CLOSING DATE: 27 MAY 2025

Main Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Head: OE, the incumbent is responsible for diagnosing, researching, designing, coordinate, evaluating and facilitating the implementation of strategic Organisational Development methods, practices, programmes, policies and procedures at SABC. These programmes (organisational development) are directed toward enabling others to cultivate and support productive working relationships, as well as improving corporation’s performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnostic, Research, Design and Development

  • Designs, develops, directs, and manages organisation-wide processes of performance management, talent management (inclusive of succession management), key employee retention, organization design across the company including the development/recommendation of optimal enabling technologies for the management of performance.
  • Directs a process of workforce planning that evaluates company structure, job design, and personnel forecasting throughout the company.
  • Identifies and implements organization culture strategy and plan to support the attainment of the corporation’s goals and promotes employee satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement Leadership competency framework and interventions to capacitate Leadership
  • Develop and implement the company competency Framework in line with the organization’s vision and strategy
  • Ensure that all leaders and future leaders have the necessary skills to succeed.
  • Develop an approach to communicate and entrench organizational values
  • Advise and ensure that an appropriate organizational structure is in place to meet organizational goals
  • Executes engagement and organizational culture initiatives/events/programs for all employees to cultivate a positive company culture.
  • Ensure that the performance management and other retention policies including talent management, diversity, equity & inclusion, are legally compliant and conforms to best practice within the public broadcasting and media sector.
  • Analysis of organizational structures, responsibilities, team work, business and/or operating procedures, reporting relationships and work process to design efficient methods of accomplishing work.

Facilitation, Capacity Transfer and Implementation

  • Conducts relationship building (mediation, conciliation and facilitation) sessions as needed.
  • Provide an Integrated OD Management Programmes to the Corporation.
  • Provide guidance, consultation, advice and referral to staff regarding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and Organisational Development (OD).
  • Implement all generic organisational development programmes and provide guidance regarding statutory compliance.
  • Enable the HR Consultants to enter into mentor relationships to influence behaviour and attitude and integration into the organisation.  Transfers the accountability for self-development by empowering and encouraging ownership thereof and provide feedback to individuals.

Program Delivery and Management

  • Facilitate /Division’s Strategy Development, talent and Performance Indexes sessions.
  • Institutionalise the culture of effective and non-adversarial resolution of conflict and disputes.
  • Facilitation of Individual, Team and Organisational Development interventions within the organisation.
  • Delivers all project within the legislative framework governing human resource development in the country.
  • Champion Emotive, Behavioural and Leadership Development processes for different teams across the divisions.
  • To capacitate and transfer coaching, counselling and mentoring best practises, as well as methodologies to HR Business Partner.
  • To champion Relationship Building Processes (facilitation, mediation, arbitration of individual, team and unions) and institutionalise the culture of feedback. 
  • Manages the effective implementation of an integrated talent management process (talent identification, talent development, performance management, and talent retention).
  • Pro-actively in agreement with HR Business Partners, researches, scopes and develops OD programmes for delivery, ensuring the roles of sponsors, change agents and those affected by the change are taken cognisance of. Personally manages or appoints project manager. 

Stakeholder Management and Change Management 

  • Mobilises support and enthusiasm for change programs by taking people through a behavioural change circle.  Provides training and support for dealing with change.  
  • Challenges status quo by comparing it to an ideal or a visionary state.  Identifies and bring to bear innovative practices when managing change. 
  • Acts as a change agency for the human resources, management team, and staff; supervises support staff; and performs all other related duties.
  • Manages employee communication and feedback through such avenues as meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use.

Review, Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Review, and evaluate all OD interventions to ensure processes and practices are implemented efficiently and consistently; as well as Monitors projects against plans; manages priorities and is responsive to changes in requirements.
  • Align OD interventions implemented to Education, Training & Development Quality Standards (SAQA, NQF and Unit standards).
  • Conduct regular analysis / review to ensure strategy and interventions are continuously responsive to institutional strategic objectives and are in line with prevailing legislative demands affecting the Public Broadcasting/ Media sector.
  • Prepare periodic scheduled and ad hoc reports for sub-committees on progress, challenges and opportunities in areas of   responsibility.
  • Reviews project performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Makes effective use of individual and team capabilities and negotiates responsibility for delivering greater results.
  • Establishes systems to monitor progress against objectives and ensures that projects comply with regulatory and project financial requirements.


INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A  Degree in Industrial Psychology/or related field at (NQF 7).
  • Registration as an Industrial Psychologist (Advantage)
  • Postgraduate qualification majoring in HRD/OD/ Industrial Psychology and/or other related area (Advantage)

EXPERIENCE

  • Three plus (3+) years Organisational Development/Effectiveness experience,
  • Two (2) year’s experience in HR Management role, an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Sound Performance and Talent Management experience
  • Results focused; a consultative leadership style that builds high-performing teams across multi-disciplined projects that consistently meet targets and realise organisational benefits
  • Experience designing and implementing change management frameworks and initiatives
  • Experience in Organisational Design
  • Experience in building frameworks
  • Experience developing and implementing Competency frameworks
  • Demonstrates thorough understanding of Emotive, Behavioural and Leadership Development processes.
  • Demonstrates thorough understanding of coaching, counselling and mentoring theories and best practices, as well as methodologies.
  • Demonstrates thorough understanding of Relationship Building Processes, (facilitation, mediation, arbitration of individual, team and unions) techni

Sectional Lead: IT Assets

Division:                     Technology (GP)

Department:               Information Technology

Job Title:                   Position:                     Sectional Lead: IT Assets

Scale Code:               402

Report Line:               Manager: IT Security

Position ID:                60018238

CLOSING DATE: 26 MAY 2025

Main purpose of Position:

To develop and manage the execution of the IT Software and Hardware asset management policies, procedures, and guidelines for the organisation. To provide input into the development of and manage the execution of the IT strategy. Lead a team of IT asset professionals in the execution of IT Asset activities. Define and monitor Information system’ asset controls, and resources to protect the organisation from financial and reputational damage.

DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGY

• To develop and manage the execution of the IT Software and Hardware asset management policies, procedures, and guidelines for the organisation.

• To provide input into the development of and manage the execution of the IT strategy.

• Formulate and implement processes, procedures and systems for tracking and analysing software, hardware, and equipment from requisition through retirement.

• Account for the IT assets throughout the enterprise utilising tools to manage all IT assets within SABC.

• Develop and conduct training as needed for use by department level staff to maintain IT asset inventory.

• Collaborate with the appropriate internal departments and external customers to assess and recommend development activities that support the business needs and / or customer requirements.

• To consolidate, manage and execute the IT asset management program to enable the strategic objectives of the SABC.

• Develop and implement an optimal risk-based framework to implement the IT asset management strategic objectives.

• Manage, monitor, and ensure the achievement of IT Asset initiatives.

• Keep abreast of Asset management practices, threats, and risk to advise the organisation accordingly.

• Assist in developing operational plans to achieve the IT asset management goals and objectives.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF DEVELOPMENT

• Verify, enter, and adjust equipment IT asset management data in a variety of forms, schedules, and reports.

• Track entire life-cycle management for each asset to maintain warranty information, refresh date, and end of life data information.

• Work directly with the administrator(s) to maintain 100 percent inventory accuracy.

• Develop written plans, policies, and procedures to document processes to support the asset management lifecycle.

• Conduct annual inventory audit and develop process and procedures to ensure accuracy.

• Develop and implement e-waste policies and procedures.

• Manage the IT asset database, tracking and maintaining accurate inventory records and reorder points, and logistics including managing the incoming and outgoing shipments.

• Participate in the development and maintenance of asset management policies, procedures, systems, and measurements to manage the asset portfolio, identify risks, track costs and control adherence.

• Manage software license compliance and allocation, maintenance renewals, life cycle planning and costing also to adhere to the IT policies and processes.

• Conduct research related to software utilization, compliance, requirements, and entitlements.

• Interpret software licensing Terms and Conditions (contractual language) and reconcile it to actual deployed scenarios to determine financial exposure.

• Maintain software licenses and facilitate renewals prior to expiration.

• Identify savings opportunities for renewals, software licensing, and services. Follow through with vendors to achieve identified savings.

• Reconcile asset records (e.g., quotes, purchase orders, invoices, and contracts)

• Participate in projects and work efforts requiring procurement and vendor coordination such as moves and office remodels. Ensures own deliverables are completed on time and to expected level of quality.

• Prepare, analyse, and complete financial and operational reports utilizing asset records and vendor provided reports to include calculations of cost and value.

• Provide on the job training to juniors, as required.

• Assist staff and customers with queries timeously.

• Conduct updates to line manager (e.g., weekly work plans or schedules; monthly/quarterly progress of system status and all variances encountered).

• Utilise customer feedback to improve system processes.

• Deliver projects against agreed priorities through effective collaboration with Project and Product Owners.

IT GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE OF SHAREPOINT

• Proactively maintain compliance position for key software vendors which includes performing periodic self-audits, engaging, and managing external expertise where required, and providing recommendations for resolution of non-compliant situations.

• Provide data for support defence during software compliance audits.

• Engage with the responsible hardware and software operational teams on a regular basis to review hardware utilisation and software compliance, and opportunities for optimisation.

• Manage software procurement and entitlement process with end users.

• ITAM Policies and Processes implemented and the number of employees who’ve signed/accepted these policies.

• Unsupported software across SABC’s environments

• Policies and standards should regularly be reviewed and updated to be in line with regulatory and control requirements.

• Review and update the software risk register to address risk issues and action plans from all sources, e.g., IT audit, technology risk assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, etc.

• Identify, analyse, respond to and monitor IT risk.

• Risk factors and events should be addressed in a cost-effective manner and in line with business objectives.

• Manage tracking of identified findings and actions to closure and reporting to leadership.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors throughout compliance assessments.

• Comply fully with SABC Financial Policy & Procedures.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Partner with Legal and Compliance to maintain compliance with applicable laws and change in business by establishing the policies, controls that comprise the program.

• Deliver services in line with customer expectation to drive improved satisfaction levels (increase customer service index)

• Develop proficiency in communicating with customers/ stakeholders and ensure key interactions are recorded.

• Take ownership of technical queries (internal/external) as assigned and ensure effective resolution before deadline.

• Provide monthly SLA reports to IT leaders and business customers.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Managing own and team performance and development.

• Assist with establishing long terms team goals, reporting mechanisms, maturity models, and a roadmap for continual program improvements.

• Meet IT performance & quality standards.

• Participate in formal reviews conducted bi-annually per IT unit team member in accordance with SABC Performance Management Policy

• Compile Individual Development Plan (IDP) for yourself annually.

• Participate in Individual coaching, counselling, and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual development needs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Relevant National Diploma in Information Technology/ Financial Information Systems/ Public Administration

7 years’ experience in the Information Technology Asset Management in which 2 years’ experience in SAP; 2 to 3 years’ experience managing people & 3 years’ experience in a Software and Hardware Asset Specialist role or similar.

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge & understanding of related standards.

• Advanced knowledge & understanding of IT systems and infrastructure Best Practice.

• Advanced knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice (including platforms, applications, security, etc)

• Advanced understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting environment

• Knowledge & understanding of all relevant Company Policies & Procedures e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement, Risk, Safety & Health, etc

• Knowledge & understanding of applicable SAP modules, e.g., Maintenance Management.

• Knowledge and understanding of latest technological developments within broadcast environment.

• Knowledge & understanding of new web & mobile developments and convergence.

• Knowledge & understanding of flow diagrams, file formats, and different audio & video formats

Logistics Officer Mthatha (EC)

Logistics Officer:- Eastern Cape

Reporting line                     : Logistics Manager 
Division                               : Logistical Services
Scale Code                         : 405 ( Peromnes 12,Paterson BU)

Position ID                          : 60020952

CLOSING DATE: 25 MAY 2025

Main Purpose

To oversee the maintenance of facilities used by the SABC at satellite offices and coordinate logistical services functions. Also ensuring that the building is kept in a good state of repair and also ensuring compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Building Regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONS EFFICIENCY
•    Inspect the buildings and grounds to ensure compliance to OHS Act and Building Regulations 
•    Monitor projects to ensure compliance
•    Follow up on reported faults
•    Follow up inspections on reported faults
•    Inspect the cleanliness of the building and the perimeter
•    Ensure sufficient equipment, resources and suppliers availability according to client needs. Monitor on-going                            effectiveness of the Contract Management in line with Procurement processes.
•    To manage / monitor contracts.
•    To liaise with service provider/ suppliers to ensure cost effective and timeous delivery of goods and services.
•    To control inventory assets.
•    Design, implement and evaluate service providers.
•    Maintain/ monitor records pertaining to inventory, supplier, canteen equipment and facility maintenance.
•    Compile/ prepare monthly reports.
•    Resolve customer complaints and answer customer’s questions regarding the policies and procedures.
•    Co-ordinate activities with other BU’s or departments.
•    Monitor service providers and contractors to ensure compliance with standard specifications set on contracts. 
•    Contract and manage the SABC’s Performance Management System with the team in accordance with the organizational        policy and procedures.
•    Allocate responsibilities and scheduling of team to services providers.
•    Monitor progress on work or faults attended to by the handyman or  artisan..

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
•    Provide an annual update of ‘cost centre’ for budgeting purposes (square meter)
•    Monitor and ensure effective utilisation of operational budgets and resources

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
•    Ensure compliance to SABC policies and procedures.
•    Adhere to the organization Broadcasting Regulatory provisions.
•    Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof.


STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
•    Consult with internal clients and contractors on services to be rendered
•    Communicate with internal on a service to be rendered.
•    Communicate with external stakeholders such as service providers and contractors.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
•    NTC 3, N3 qualifications or equivalent qualification.

EXPERIENCE
•    3 years’ experience in building operations skills.

KNOWLEDGE
•    Knowledge of SAP
•    Computer  literate
•    Managing Contracts
•    Two years’ experience in Health and Safety
•    Analysis and problem solving
•    Attention to detail
•    Customer service orientation
•    Investigative orientation
•    Planning and organizing
•    Teamwork
•    Computer literacy
•    Knowledge of OHS Act and Building Regulations
•    Good time management
•    Technical skills
•    SAP experience
•    Space planning skills
•    Electrical and Mechanical knowledge
•    Fire system knowledge

Group Executive (Editor in Chief): News & Current Affairs 

GROUP EXECUTIVE (Editor in Chief): NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Position ID: 60018790

Scale code : 115 ( Peromnes 2, Paterson E4)


Location: SABC Headquarters, Johannesburg, South Africa


Term: 5-Year Fixed Contract


Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

CLOSING DATE:30 MAY 2025 

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) seeks a dynamic, visionary Group Executive: News & Current Affairs to lead the largest news organisation in South Africa and the African continent. This executive role demands a seasoned leader with a strong editorial track record, strategic acumen, and proven commercial insight to drive innovation, integrity, and audience relevance across radio, TV, and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead SABC’s News & Current Affairs Division with editorial independence and commercial awareness
  • Drive cross-platform news strategy aligned to the SABC mandate and public service values
  • Ensure quality, impartial journalism that engages diverse audiences across all media channels
  • Champion digital transformation, operational excellence, and innovation
  • Collaborate across divisions to grow revenue through various revenue streams including advertising, sponsorships and partnerships
  • Cultivate strategic partnerships locally and internationally
  • Ensure sound governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management
  • Inspire high performance, develop talent, and foster a purpose-driven newsroom culture

Requirements:

  • Relevant Journalism/Media qualification (NQF 7 or 8); Master’s degree preferred
  • 10+ years’ experience in News/Current Affairs, with 5+ in senior executive roles
  • Proven leadership in complex media environments and editorial-commercial balance
  • Deep knowledge of media regulation, public broadcasting, Public Finance Management Act and global digital content trends
  • Strong stakeholder management and governance expertise

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