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Senior Media Strategist: SADC
Designation: Senior Media Strategist: SADC
Category: DStv Media Sales
Level:
Closing date: 02-Sep-2025
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
The Organization
The Video Entertainment segment of Naspers is a broad-based multinational media group headquartered in South Africa and Dubai with principal operations in pay television and video entertainment. The group operates in almost 50 countries in Africa. Its holding company, Naspers, is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and has an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). International investors account for around 50% of its shareholder base.
An African platform operator, Video Entertainment’s expertise lies distributing media products, creating media content and selling advertising. Its key areas of operations are:
Pay Television: direct-to-home satellite and digital terrestrial television services; and
SVOD: subscription video on demand services across multiple online platforms with a focus on library and local content in developing markets
Operating in the majority of African countries, Video Entertainment is the leading Pay TV provider in most of the key African markets. Its strategy is to offer the best local and international content across multiple platforms to customers wherever they are.
The group’s strength lies in its focus on local language and culture, its entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of its workforce. Over the years Video Entertainment has built a successful track record of identifying trends early, adapting them for the markets in which it operates and leveraging them to maximum advantage. The group generates revenues mainly by collecting subscription fees, with a moderate contribution from advertising revenue. Its key objectives are to:
Build its Pay TV and SVOD subscriber base
Focus on investment and technology
Maintain a local approach
Provide quality service
Attract innovative and motivated employees
Purpose of the Position:
To enable clients to maximise the impact of their advertising campaigns.
Key Performance Areas
Outputs
Industry Research & Insights
Analyse research from various data sources
Provide relevant insights to drive sales in the SADC region
Provide input into the development of the overall divisional strategy
Reporting & Analytics
Develop and manage reporting and analytics tools and dashboards to support the sales teams
Implement best practice methodologies in reporting and analyzing data
Media Strategy
Assess various tactical solutions for the various segments
Decide on macro approaches to meeting client needs and identify effective campaign opportunities
Design creative media solutions across the various DStv offerings and platforms to adequately address client objectives and challenges and deliver holistic solutions
Formulate and develop go to market presentations that detail opportunities within the DMS portfolio of channels and offerings
Stakeholder Management
Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships across the business, including both internal and external clients as well as key partners and alliances
Analyse the primary needs of each stakeholder and partner to close any gaps
Collaborate with the rest of the media strategists within the DMS business to structure unique and relevant media solutions to address client’s needs
Qualifications
University degree in Advertising and Marketing or any other relevant qualification
Experience
5-8 years’ experience in Media strategy/analysis
A sound understanding of the SADC market TV industry and media landscape
Existing Ad Industry relationships and the proven ability to build productive relationships
Experience in audience measurement and the use of industry audience measurement tools and resources
Technical Competencies
Keep abreast of current industry trends, news and competitive insights relating to video entertainment
Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the Video Entertainment business in SADC
Strong understanding and interpretation of primary research data, reports and methodologies
Ability to present to External Clients & Agencies as well as DMS Management
Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Behavioural Competencies
Relationship Building
Conflict Resolution
Decision Making
Critical Appraisal
Holistic Thinking
Persuading & Influence
Coaching
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Senior Editor
Designation: Senior Editor
Category: SuperSport
Level:
Closing date: 05-Sep-2025
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DSTV, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DSTV Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment. Key areas of operations are:
Storytelling ranging from content creation, production and aggregation including the best global general entertainment, sport and eminent African content library, delivered to customers
Pay Television: direct-to-home satellite and digital terrestrial television services;
SVOD: subscription video on demand services across multiple online platforms with a focus on library and local content in developing markets, and
Advertising: providing dynamic media solutions; handling commercial airtime, on-air sponsorships, content integration, and online sales across a variety of 130+ channel brands on linear TV, VOD, social media, and digital platforms.
The group’s strength lies in its focus on local language and culture, its entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of its workforce. MultiChoice Group has a successful history of identifying trends early, adapting them for the markets in which it operates and leveraging them to maximum advantage. The group generates revenues primarily through subscription model, with a growing contribution from advertising revenue. Its key objectives are to:
Expand Pay TV, SVOD subscriber base and Advertising sales
Focus on investment and technology
Maintain a local approach
Provide quality service
Attract innovative and motivated employees
Purpose of the Position
To create compelling content such as promo’s, creative inserts and special long format content. To tell accurate, interesting and creative stories for a variety of sporting genres using visual, audio and graphical elements.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Pre-Production
Research the latest editing styles and trends as per industry standard.
Research the sporting code or genre required for the edit to be prepared with the necessary knowledge for a gripping and compelling edit.
Editing
Edit and assemble raw video footage into polished, visually compelling edits.
Work closely with other team members to discuss concepts, refine storylines, and finalise overall video production strategy.
Edit video and audio clips, apply transitions, titles, sound effects, and color corrections.
Select and add appropriate music and sound effects to videos.
Implement graphics and special effects in video.
Collaborate with the team to develop video marketing strategies that meet clients’ needs.
Maintain high quality and accuracy in all aspects of the video production process.
Do music cue sheets and keep track of the use of music
Continuously update/edit video content in response to feedback from clients, colleagues, or as needed.
Meet tight deadlines and work efficiently under pressure
Communicate regularly with various departments to ensure platform content is up to date and meeting station goals and legal requirements
Adhere to SOP’s, Company policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines
Post-Production
Participate and provide input in debriefing sessions to assess the success of the project.
Identify any possible follow-ups on storytelling
Coordinate content ideas and identify cross-promotional opportunities
Represent and promote the brand – locally and internationally
General Support & Contribution
Participate in Company events (team building events, courses and functions)
Attend all the editor meetings, production meetings and workshops
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
Reporting
Provide timely and accurate reports in accordance with business and management requirements
Report status, risk and timelines regarding team initiatives to provide visibility and line of sight
Stakeholder Relations
Provide specialised and technical support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of functional and organisational objectives
Establish and monitor healthy, diverse internal and external relations and implement remedial actions where required, in the achievement of organisational goals
Qualification
Diploma / Degree in Video and Audio Editing / Media Studies
A Project Management qualification would be an advantage
Experience
5- 8-year experience in Creative Editing
AVID or other similar digital editing software experience
Sound knowledge of Avid and related editing software
Sound knowledge of Sports
Internal software system knowledge essential
After FX, CC, Software plug-in knowledge advantageous
Understanding broadcast technology
Trouble shooting experience
Technical Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite
Communication skills
Customer service orientated
Problem solving skills
Report writing skills
Results orientated
Storytelling / Journalistic skills
Attention to detail
Behavioral Competencies
Accountability
Teamwork
Delegation
Interpersonal Support
Perseverance
Motivating
Prioritisation
Analytical Thinking
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Audio Mixer
Designation: Audio Mixer
Category: SuperSport
Level:
Closing date: 04-Sep-2025
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
Purpose of the role:
To ensure that Audio sources are mixed according to acceptable technical standards whilst adhering to direction and production requirements in a Studio Production.
Key Accountabilities:
Tasks
Equipment Maintenance
Complete first line maintenance of Audio equipment
Test Audio equipment and facilities according to SOPs for Studio production
Assess risk and implement appropriate solutions to mitigate
Identify and report equipment faults
Setup equipment and facilities according to SOPs
Book maintenance days in advance with full communication to relevant stakeholders
Give a full written report of damaged equipment for repair purposes
Technical Operations
Build and maintain relationships with all Production stakeholders
Deliver Audio outputs in line with the different sporting codes
Ensure Audio source quality on air is in line with Director instructions
Operate different broadcasting Audio equipment
Ensure that all outputs related to a Production are programmed on the Audio desk
Communicate technical errors related to the Production to the Director immediately
Reporting
Prepare detailed reports completed after each production with all relevant information communicated and emailed to the relevant stakeholders
Future Planning
Identify and gather knowledge of developments in the audio industry which will impact on the way we move forward
Create audio sustainable reports with full motivations on a regular basis.
Keep abreast of trends in the audio industry such as Dante and AES67
Qualifications:
Grade 12 Diploma
Drivers’ License EB
Qualifications Preferred:
Diploma in Audio Engineering
Dante level 2 certified
Experience:
A minimum of 2-3 years Audio Mixing experience in a Studio sport and/ or variety broadcasting environment
Mixing experience in live sport
Broadcast Audio Equipment knowledge
Computer Literacy
Equipment competency
Ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines
Technical Competencies (List the key technical competencies)
Customer Centricity
Innovative & creativity
Audio Mixing Techniques
Broadcasting
Behavioral Competencies (List the key behavioral competencies)
Accountability
Teamwork
Delegation
Interpersonal Support
Perseverance
Motivating
Prioritisation
Analytical Thinking
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Audio Technician
Designation: Audio Technician
Category: SuperSport
Level:
Closing date: 05-Sep-2025
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
Purpose of the Position:
The Audio Technician is required to set-up, test, and maintain complex audio equipment with limited supervision on productions, within strict deadlines required in live productions. The Technician is assigned to specific productions by the audio engineer.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Technical Operations
Configure, maintain and operate commentary systems
Working knowledge of SD / HD video distribution
Place microphones to ensure quality sound.
Deploy and coordinate radio microphone to maximise sound quality.
Distribute and receive audio feeds from external suppliers
Use common communication systems when appropriate on production set. Distribute AES 3, MADI, Dante and AES 67audio flows
Mixing general OB productions
Equipment Maintenance
Execute audio rigs within health and safety regulations
Execute maintenance on all audio equipment and cables
Preform first line repairs to all audio equipment
Conduct fault finding processes on the production set and action appropriately.
Give a full written report of damaged equipment for repair purposes to the Manager Audio Operations.
Ensure equipment is reported to the Audio Engineer for repairs with a full technical report for quick repair turnaround when unable to correct fault.
Report all audio equipment that is not at 100% operation performance to Audio Engineer.
Crew Management
Ensure you have talent assigned ready to deliver a live broadcast
Inform audio engineer of all planned leave in advance
Manage bashers when rigging and de-rigging
Future Planning
Identify and gather knowledge of developments in the audio industry which will impact on the way Production Operation improves delivery.
Planning for future productions in advance
Qualifications Essentials:
Grade 12
Diploma in Audio Engineering
Dante Level 2 certified
Drivers’ License EB
Qualifications Preferred:
A+ and N+ certification will be an advantage
Experience
A minimum of 3 to 5 years audio experience in a live television environment, preferably in outside broadcast
Mixing experience in live sport
Strong knowledge of common sporting codes in South Africa
Broadcast Audio Equipment knowledge
Ability to manage and lead an audio team
Technical Competencies (List the key technical competencies)
Audio Mixing
Basic electronics
Strong PC knowledge where A+ / N+ certification will be an advantage
Reporting
Project Management
Ability to follow detailed instructions to deliver high standards to the audio engineer.
Behavioral Competencies (List the key behavioral competencies)
Accountability
Teamwork
Delegation
Interpersonal Support
Perseverance
Motivating
Prioritization
Analytical Thinking
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Camera Operator
Designation: Camera Operator
Category: SuperSport
Level:
Closing date: 04-Sep-2025
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
Purpose of the role:
To ensure that camera outputs in a live Outside Broadcast are delivered in line with the required broadcasting standards to the viewer.
Key Performance Objectives:
Tasks
Technical Operations
Ensure that camera shots are in line with live production standards practice
Build and maintain relationships with all production stakeholders
Deliver camera output in line with the different sporting codes and variety shows in Studio productions
Implement camera shots according to Director instructions
Operate Outside Broadcast and Studio camera equipment
Ensure excellent quality and efficient service through extensive sport and variety show knowledge and technical skills
Equipment Maintenance
First line maintenance of camera equipment
Rig and test equipment and facilities according to SOP for OB and Studio productions
Assess risk and implement appropriate solutions to mitigate
Identify and report equipment fault
De rig equipment and facilities according to SOP upon completion of Studio productions
Professional Conduct
Effective management of personal schedules
Ensure compliance to all internal governance through adherence to the policies and procedures of the company during productions
Communication
Ensure effective written and verbal (email and cellphone) communication with relevant production stakeholders
Self-Development
Take initiative to improve technical skills that would be to the advantage of the department and keep abreast of emerging industry related trends
Qualifications Essentials:
Grade 12 Diploma
Drivers’ License EB
Qualifications Preferred:
Diploma in Television Broadcasting/ Media Studies
Experience:
A minimum of 2-3 years Outside Broadcast Camera Operations in a live sport environment
Computer Literacy
Ability to work under pressure/tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work in groups as well as individually
Equipment competency
Exposure to variety shows
Technical Competencies (List the key technical competencies)
Customer service oriented
Innovation and Creativity
Camera Operation
Quality delivery
Behavioral Competencies (List the key behavioral competencies)
Accountability
Teamwork
Delegation
Interpersonal Support
Perseverance
Motivating
Prioritisation
Analytical Thinking
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Human Capital Administrator
Designation: Human Capital Administrator
Category: MultiChoice South Africa
Level:
Closing date: 05-Sep-2025
Position Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
Purpose of the Position:
Within your functional work stream, you deliver cost-efficient and effective HR services to employees and managers across the organisation meeting all contracted Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and constantly applying a strong customer orientation attitude. You make sure to follow standard procedures and document all activities in order to meet legalization requirements and to meet the desired efficiency gains.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Operational Delivery
Process new hires, promotions, separations, employee status changes, and other employee lifecycle events on the system and ensure that deadlines are met.
Create and maintain employee personal files and records
Prepare payroll input and ensure that all necessary documents and approvals have been received and information is entered accurately on the system.
Provide an effective, quality transactional service according to key performance standard
Carry out all transactional activities that lie within the responsibility of your functional work stream or provide tier-1 call centre HR support to all employees and leaders across MultiChoice Group
Provide first line HR data support and advise
Ensure that admin related customer queries, complaints and requests received are resolved accurately and taken to closure per the agreed SLA.
Maintain and monitor SLAs between HRSS Centre and business areas
Review and regularly develop / customise HR reports & metrics to suit business needs
Participate in regular meetings, invite stakeholders to HRSS functional work stream events, encourage participation and feedback from business into SLA improvement
Inform business teams regarding changes
Continually update all stakeholders on process changes, system updates and all other relevant matters pertaining to HRSS area of responsibility
Be the SME in the functional work stream processes using the desired HR system
Deliver continuously improved HR administrative services
Document processes and procedures relating to system usage and navigation
Reporting
Create regular reports and presentations on HR metrics
Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports
Work closely with the Analytics team to contribute to reports and statistics through maintenance of accurate information and data records.
Qualifications Essential:
Post Matric qualification
Qualifications Preferred:
A diploma in Human Resources Management, Math, Statistics, Computer Science or related field
Experience
A minimum of 2-3 years’ work-related experience
Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment
Ability to manage complex multi-disciplinary initiatives using a process improvement approach
Good knowledge and experience of administrative procedures
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint (Pivot Tables, Functions, Aggregate Formulas)
Experience with HR information systems, reporting modules and querying of databases
Excellent troubleshooting skills, including the ability to identify, track and resolve issues timeously
Must be able to handle highly confidential information in a professional manner
Key attributes and competencies
Service-oriented – know SLAs and make sure to deliver within the agreed time and / or quality
Precision – ensure to understand customer’s queries to be able to resolve it at the first time
Communication skills – ability to communicate with different types of workforces and hierarchical levels
Technical Competencies (List the key technical competencies)
Knowledge of related HR/Labour Legislation
Working experience with HR data
Administration
Ability to understand, document and apply guidelines, policies and procedures
Attention to detail
Behavioral Competencies (List the key behavioral competencies)
Data Orientation
Excellent Communication Skills
Deadline Driven
Customer focused
Motivated
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Manager Marketing Operations
Designation: Manager Marketing Operations
Category: MultiChoice South Africa
Level:
Closing date: 09-Sep-2025
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
The Organization
The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DSTV, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment. Key areas of operations are:
Storytelling: ranging from content creation, production and aggregation including the best global general entertainment, sport and eminent African content library, delivered to customers
Pay Television: direct-to-home satellite and digital terrestrial television services;
SVOD: subscription video on demand services across multiple online platforms with a focus on library and local content in developing markets, and
Advertising: providing dynamic media solutions; handling commercial airtime, on-air sponsorships, content integration, and online sales across a variety of 130+ channel brands on linear TV, VOD, social media, and digital platforms.
The group’s strength lies in its focus on local language and culture, its entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of its workforce. MultiChoice Group has a successful history of identifying trends early, adapting them for the markets in which it operates and leveraging them to maximum advantage. The group generates revenues primarily through subscription model, with a growing contribution from advertising revenue. Its key objectives are to:
Expand Pay TV, SVOD subscriber base and Advertising sales
Focus on investment and technology
Maintain a local approach
Provide quality service
Attract innovative and motivated employees
Join Africa’s most loved storyteller!
Purpose of the Position
The Marketing Operations Manager ensures the smooth delivery of marketing campaigns and initiatives by driving workflow governance, processes, and cross-functional collaboration. This role acts as the operational backbone for campaign execution — ensuring briefs are processed effectively, timelines are met, and marketing resources are optimally utilized.
The role involves managing and implementing all marketing operations across marketing teams and key stakeholders to meet key business objectives. Key activities include:
Process development, implementation, and improvement
Driving integrated marketing delivery, communication, and cross functional alignment with key stakeholders
Selecting, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing key marketing tools and technology
Planning and project management
Performance measurement and sharing to drive efficiency.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Project Management & Planning
Oversee the planning, execution, tracking, delivery and performance of key marketing-wide initiatives.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with the overarching marketing strategy.
Manage, update and communicate integrated marketing priority plan, ensuring input and alignment across key stakeholders.
Track and report on project milestones and provide updates to key stakeholders.
Performance Measurement and Sharing – monitor performance and insights from Marketing teams and key internal and external stakeholders.
Collate and facilitate sharing of key insights and learnings with recommendations, ensuring key learnings are shared across teams as input into future strategy and Marketing operations improvement.
Manage all activities and administration essential to the efficient running of Marketing.
Design Management, Improvements, and Cross-functional Alignment
Identify, design, and document scalable processes that enable the marketing team to be more effective in their daily work and drive alignment within the department and with key internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with marketing team leaders, Senior Managers, and Heads of Departments in designing, improving, and streamlining processes.
Define, document, and optimize marketing ways of working across campaign delivery, as well as Standard Operating Procedures across the department.
Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and handovers across marketing verticals.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce duplication, and accelerate time-to-market
Ensure all marketing teams (PR, Social, Marketing, Studio, Digital Marketing, CVM) work cohesively and align with a singular strategy.
Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in existing processes and implement solutions for optimization.
Campaign Operations Management
Manage the campaign intake process: ensure briefs are complete, approved, and resourced appropriately.
Coordinate campaign timelines, deliverables, and approvals across Product Marketing, Media, Creative, PR, and Social, Digital and Experiential Marketing.
Maintain the central campaign calendar to provide department-wide visibility of marketing activities.
Oversee SLA compliance for campaign delivery (brief-to-live timelines, approval turnaround times, etc.).
Ensure operational alignment between internal marketing functions and external agencies.
Monitor and enforce compliance with campaign governance processes (approvals, legal, brand guidelines).
Conduct post-campaign evaluations, documenting lessons learned and feeding them into process improvements.
Serve as first point of escalation for campaign workflow issues, delays, or conflicts.
Track and report campaign status, bottlenecks, and workload distribution to Marketing leadership.
Stakeholder Management
Act as a liaison between marketing teams and other departments including regional teams and Multichoice group teams to ensure smooth collaboration and delivery.
Foster open communication and resolve potential conflicts or misalignments.
Drive alignment across internal and external teams across key regions to meet marketing and business objectives.
Establish and maintain effective relationships and ways of working with key internal and external stakeholders.
Regular follow-ups and feedback with critical business partners.
Ensure effective documentation and communication to senior stakeholders.
Agency appointment assistance, monitoring, relationship and process management.
Prepare and deliver relevant presentations to various stakeholders as and when required.
Create alignment and clarity across marketing teams and relevant departments and facilitate integrated delivery to meet objectives.
Deliver process and operational enhancements to facilitate communication and delivery across marketing to meet objectives.
Collaborate with external stakeholders for a seamless transition and optimization of marketing productivity tools.
Innovation & Training
Train marketing teams and suppliers on new operational tools, processes, and best practices, ensuring consistent adoption.
Feedback on key learnings and performance to facilitate optimizations across teams.
Continually seek innovative methods to enhance marketing operations and introduce new tools or practices when beneficial.
Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate relevant innovations into the team’s workflow.
Maintain and improve marketing tech stack.
Manage campaign dashboards and tracking systems for visibility and accountability.
Budget & Cost Management
Understand budgetary needs of the department.
Manage the Marketing Budget and track on a weekly basis
Driving cost saving and optimisations for the marketing department
Qualifications Essentials
Degree/Diploma in Marketing/Media/Communication/Business Management or equivalent qualification
Experience
5-8 Years proven experience in marketing operations or a similar role.
Up to date with the latest trends and best practices in marketing
Excellent Project Management and Marketing Campaign Management.
Effectively Managing 3rd party Vendors and Agencies to deliver additional value for the business.
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
Basic Data Analysis
Basic Performance Analysis and Reporting
Detail-oriented with an analytical mindset.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Experience in entertainment industry (Pay TV or OTT) advantageous.
Experience dealing with advertising and media agencies.
Budget management experience, skills and proficiency
Excellent understanding of the full marketing mix with proven ability to project manage and execute brand and marketing strategies across channels: ATL, BTL, Performance Marketing, PR, Activations and to effectively communicate recommendations to management.
Technical Competencies
Proficiency in:
Strong knowledge of marketing campaign lifecycles and workflows.
Project and campaign management expertise.
Proficiency in project management tools and reporting dashboards.
Familiarity with marketing compliance, governance, and approval structures.
Process Development
Marketing Planning
Financial Management & Budgets
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Presentation Skills at all business levels including presentation preparation
Behavioral Competencies
Operational Discipline: Ensures campaign processes are followed, and timelines are met.
Stakeholder Management: Skilled at coordinating across multiple functions and external agencies.
Problem Solving: Ability to identify blockers and drive practical solutions.
Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple campaigns simultaneously.
Communication: Strong facilitation and reporting skills; able to influence without direct authority.
Self-Starter – Actively look for opportunities and capitalize on them.
Holistic Thinking – Always seek the full picture and understand the impact on business.
Positive Attitude – Look for solutions and learn from mistakes, no loser mindset.
Honesty – Brutal honesty and accountable approach.
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Manager Scripted Content: Drama
Designation: Manager Scripted Content: Drama
Category: General Entertainment & Connected Video
Level:
Closing date: 03-Sep-2025
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
The Organization
The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa with presence in amongst others the Netherlands, Dubai and the UK with principal operations in pay television (pay-TV), Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD), advertising and content security. Brands within the MultiChoice Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment.
By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing an exceptional customer experience.
Join Africa’s most loved storyteller!
Purpose of the Position
To effectively manage and ensure the execution is in line with strategy and creative direction for the LEC Channels Scripted Content to achieve business objectives.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Strategy Formulation and Execution
Assist Senior Manager Scripted Content: Telenovela and Drama in creating a strategy for scripted content in line with linear or SVOD target audience.
Develop original drama series.
Write commission briefs according to channel strategy.
Support in driving the implementation of new trends in scripted content, new territories and approaches to contemporary programmes.
Content Execution
Develop innovative new programmes taking into consideration the Channel or Platforms positioning and strategy.
Prepare and present viable content proposals.
Ensure sifting of proposals (whether by submissions portal or tender) complies to ICASA regulations, and tender deadlines.
Ensure commissioned content achieves set ratings
Review audience ratings and provide contingency plans where required.
Manage Production
Manage the tentpole drama series.
Ensure that programmes are produced to the highest standard and are cost-effective.
Manage the commissioning process.
Manage all productions houses strictly to contractual deliverables and ensure all contractual agreements are signed prior to production for all LEC Dramas
Manage budget and contracts for all productions for all LEC Dramas
Approve scripts and shooting schedules for all LED Drama programmes
View and provide editorial input on all programmes at online and offline stage for Dramas
Approve all final Drama programmes for broadcast.
Take overall editorial responsibility for programmes and ensure that programmes satisfy Mzansi & Showmax editorial standards for Dramas
Ensure producers deliver programs and promotional material as per agreed schedule
Ensure content is delivered on time for multiplatform
Ensure all episodes and promos are considered against BCCSA standards and assessed for risk within target audience.
Ensure that marketing and PR teams are kept abreast of concepts, casting and delivery for Dramas
Stakeholder Management
Establish and maintain effective relationships with Independent Producers.
Foster and develop strong relationship with production companies and sponsors.
Regularly follow up with and feedback to critical business partners.
Qualifications
A Post Graduate Degree in Film and Television/ Marketing/Scriptwriting or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
Experience
A minimum of 5 to 8years of experience as an executive producer, series producer or commissioning
Extensive entertainment and broadcasting Industry knowledge and experience
Experience in delivering successful big reality international formats
Extensive understanding of audiences
Deep knowledge of current and future content trends in multiple markets and platforms
People management experience is essential
Managing large production budgets
Technical Competencies
Relationship building
Financial Management
Rights management (content)
Editorial judgement
Risk Management
Project Management
Behavioral Competencies
Organisational Awareness: Understands how team goals align with broader departmental objectives.
Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipates issues and takes initiative to resolve them.
Collaborative Leadership: Works collaboratively within and outside the team to achieve goals.
Delegation: Assigns tasks effectively, balancing team strengths with developmental opportunities.
Influence and Persuasion: Positively influences team and stakeholders to support projects and goals.
Technical Expertise Application: Applies specialised knowledge effectively to support team projects.
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Media Planner
Designation: Media Planner
Category: SuperSport
Level:
Closing date: 05-Sep-2025
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
The Organization
The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve over 22 million subscribers across 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment. Key areas of operations are:
Storytelling ranging from content creation, production and aggregation including the best global general entertainment, sport and eminent African content library, delivered to customers
Pay Television: direct-to-home satellite and digital terrestrial television services
SVOD: subscription video on demand services across multiple online platforms with a focus on library and local content in developing markets, and
Advertising: providing dynamic media solutions; handling commercial airtime, on-air sponsorships, content integration, and online sales across a variety of 130+ channel brands on linear TV, VOD, social media, and digital platforms.
The group’s strength lies in its focus on local language and culture, its entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of its workforce. MultiChoice Group has a successful history of identifying trends early, adapting them for the markets in which it operates and leveraging them to maximum advantage. The group generates revenues primarily through subscription model, with a growing contribution from advertising revenue. Its key objectives are to:
Expand Pay TV, SVOD subscriber base and Advertising sales
Focus on investment and technology
Maintain a local approach
Provide quality service
Attract innovative and motivated employees
Join Africa’s most loved storyteller!
Purpose of the Position:
To plan and schedule of On-Air Marketing objectives to drive retention and acquisition of subscribers. Increase the viewership of all SuperSport content.
Responsible for the creation and completion of Presentation Schedules to allow for Media Sales and Promo Schedulers to add commercial and marketing elements for the purposes of a transmission log. Working with Macro Schedulers on the channel content and liaising with TX Producers on any changes that are required for the execution of the log.
Ensuring correct adherence to placement of all on-air elements for broadcast rights holders as per the rights contract.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Presentation Scheduling
Allocate correct break structures and program information to Landmark Sales for DMS
Ensure the presentation schedule is created and edited from planning
Ensure the correct slugs are reflected against all content according to territories and as stated on Esched.
Insert contractual commercial and sponsorship elements according to territories across all SuperSport channels as per rights holder requirements. Ie FIFA, UEFA, CAF.
Ensure that multiple schedules are completed, checked and downloaded within set deadlines.
Ensure that changes are completed on the schedules or via the TX area well in advance after communicating will all departments.
Coordinate between various departments to ensure completion of deadline.
Good understanding of channel territories and event rights.
On-Air Marketing
Implement and execute SuperSport and Group on-air marketing campaign strategies by planning media on the scheduling system and insertion into transmission schedules.
Maintain media manager systems to have the latest information available for insertion on transmission schedules.
Schedule promotions on transmission schedules as per scheduling strategy.
Load promos onto Synergy for cross promotion purposed.
Quality control for all promo inventory.
Create Barter, Sponsorship and Contractual Obligation schedules for clients.
QC on Viz1 to ensure that the promos are on playlist.
Champion and assist with the implementation al Group promo strategy and delivery to increase viewership as per targets.
Planning and Reporting
Prepare monthly programming schedules for forecasting.
Prepare monthly promo deliverables for forecasting.
View material upfront to ensure an understanding.
Ensure TX warnings are adhered to.
Ensure schedule has no errors.
Inform Marketing (creative) of exceptional programme scheduling.
Collaborate with other media planners within the business in both MCSA and MAH to create & identify products & services to meet client’s needs and drive acquisition and retention.
Research and Analyses
Utilise and analyse research in order to create innovative and competitive schedules that meet set channel target ratings
Ensure audience insight is at the heart of all scheduling decisions
Monitor and analyse the performance of schedules and make changes where improvements are required and provide contingency plans for anticipated and unanticipated changes
Apply the principles of media planning, marketing and using all available audience data to create a promo schedule that is consumer centric
Extract insights from target audience research to guide monthly and annual viewership targets
Compliance
Ensure adherence to set company policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance to contractual obligations in all Sub-Saharan territories. E.g. FIFA, UEFA, CAF.
Complete schedule maintenance checks to ensure there are no on-air errors as per S.O.P.
Schedule deadlines are met as per S.O.P.
Comply with regulatory guidelines.
Ensure schedule is compliant with the BCCSA regulation and guidelines
Stakeholder Management
Communicate break allocations to DMS to enable them to meet their targets.
Communicate with producers of live events to alignment with production running order.
Feedback to rights holders where required.
Qualification:
A Diploma/Degree in sports management, marketing and media studies.
Experience
Minimum 2-3 years’ Micro Scheduler/Media Planning/Traffic experience.
Knowledge and understanding of scheduling systems.
A good understanding of excel, PowerPoint and word.
Strong Sport knowledge.
Technical Competencies
Scheduling
Operational delivery
Planning and Coordinating
Problem solving
Compliance
Effective communication
Behavioral Competencies
Accountability
Teamwork
Interpersonal Support
Perseverance
Motivating
Analytical thinking
Prioritisation
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Sales Consultant
Designation: Sales Consultant
Category: MultiChoice South Africa
Level:
Closing date: 01-Sep-2025
Position Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
The Organization
The MultiChoice Group is a broad-based multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security serving rapidly growing base of 13,5 million households. Eminent brands within the Group include DSTV, GOTv, SuperSport, M-net, DSTVnow, Showmax and Europe based content security leader Irdeto. Key areas of operations are:
Storytelling ranging from content creation, production and aggregation including the best global general entertainment, sport and eminent African content library, delivered to customers
Pay Television: direct-to-home satellite and digital terrestrial television services.
SVOD: subscription video on demand services across multiple online platforms with a focus on library and local content in developing markets, and
Advertising: providing dynamic media solutions; handling commercial airtime, on-air sponsorships, content integration, and online sales across a variety of 130+ channel brands on linear TV, VOD, social media, and digital platforms.
The group’s strength lies in its focus on local language and culture, its entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of its workforce. MultiChoice Group has a successful history of identifying trends early, adapting them for the markets in which it operates and leveraging them to maximum advantage. The group generates revenues primarily through subscription model, with a growing contribution from advertising revenue. Its key objectives are to:
Expand Pay TV, SVOD subscriber base and Advertising sales
Focus on investment and technology
Maintain a local approach
Provide quality service
Attract innovative and motivated employees
Purpose of the Position:
This role drive sales across products and offering to all customers who walk into the service centre.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Sales
Deliver exceptional customer service to build customer loyalty
Understand customer Journey on each branch visit thus increasing in-store sales
Maximize all sales opportunities by adhering to Customer Service standards and focus on building the MultiChoice brand and culture
Meet customer’s expectation by listening and advising customers on seasonal content, products (hardware and Digital) and promotional activities/ campaigns and activations
Provide excellent product knowledge to assist customers to make the right buying decision thus build customer loyalty
Knowledge of current seasonal content to best advise customers
Knowledge of Cross selling of items (WIFI Connectors, Box office, Extra View, DPP, Show Max)
Share product knowledge and selling skills with team members Achievement of sales and unit targets
Stock Management
Handling all product and resources with care to minimize wastage and expense
View and print reports for better understanding of stock movement and department growth (Sell Troughs, SAP Movement)
Proficient use of clarity system in line with policies
Ensure all processes and policies are adhered to with regards to stock movement
Qualifications
Matric/Prior equivalent work experience
Post Matric qualification advantageous
Experience
3-4 years customer service experience.
Technical Competencies
Product understanding and problem solving
Negotiations Skills
Stakeholder Management
Behavioral Competencies
Communication
Commercial Acumen
Creativity Problem solving
Planning and Accountability
Analytical thinking
Operational excellence
Teamwork
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Scheduler Macro and EPG
Designation: Scheduler Macro and EPG
Category: SuperSport
Level:
Closing date: 04-Sep-2025
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
The Organization
The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment. Key areas of operations are:
Storytelling ranging from content creation, production and aggregation including the best global general entertainment, sport and eminent African content library, delivered to customers
Pay Television: direct-to-home satellite and digital terrestrial television services;
SVOD: subscription video on demand services across multiple online platforms with a focus on library and local content in developing markets, and
Advertising: providing dynamic media solutions; handling commercial airtime, on-air sponsorships, content integration, and online sales across a variety of 130+ channel brands on linear TV, VOD, social media, and digital platforms.
The group’s strength lies in its focus on local language and culture, its entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of its workforce. Multichoice Group has a successful history of identifying trends early, adapting them for the markets in which it operates and leveraging them to maximum advantage. The group generates revenues primarily through subscription model, with a growing contribution from advertising revenue. Its key objectives are to:
Expand Pay TV, SVOD subscriber base and Advertising sales
Focus on investment and technology
Maintain a local approach
Provide quality service
Attract innovative and motivated employees
Purpose of the Position:
To program specific content and channels according to assigned responsibilities Take into consideration the broadcast agreement and couple it to the business strategy to deliver the best possible schedule relevant to particular tiers.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Operational delivery
Ensure that all relevant and current information is filled and kept up to date at all times on all SA, Rest of Africa and Nigerian channels including Maximo.
Execute programme changes and advise other disciplines constantly and immediately of changes
Ensure that all sport is scheduled as per rights agreement in each respective territory
Adhere to tiering events according to business requirements
Ensure Utilization of SuperSport Synergy and EPGenius for the creation and scheduling of events. Ensure information is correct on both systems.
Ensure that all schedules are sent out to all business units, and reports provided to rights holders.
Utilize AR’s and associated data to inform scheduling decisions
Liaise with programming departments of all right holders and/or 3rd party suppliers
Qualification:
A Matric Certificate or Equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification
Qualification Preferred:
A Diploma advantageous
Experience
Minimum 2-3 years’ Macro Scheduler and EPG experience or in similar role
Technical Competencies
Scheduling
Operational delivery
Planning and Coordinating
Problem solving
Compliance
Behavioral Competencies
Accountability
Teamwork
Delegation
Interpersonal Support
Perseverance
Motivating
Analytical thinking
Prioritisation
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Senior Account Manager: SADC
Designation: Senior Account Manager: SADC
Category: DStv Media Sales
Level:
Closing date: 01-Sep-2025
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
The Organization
The Video Entertainment segment of Naspers is a broad-based multinational media group headquartered in South Africa and Dubai with principal operations in pay television and video entertainment. The group operates in almost 50 countries in Africa. Its holding company, Naspers, is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and has an ADR listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). International investors account for around 50% of its shareholder base.
An African platform operator, Video Entertainment’s expertise lies distributing media products, creating media content and selling advertising. Its key areas of operations are:
Pay Television: direct-to-home satellite and digital terrestrial television services; and
SVOD: subscription video on demand services across multiple online platforms with a focus on library and local content in developing markets
Free VOD: Video services supported by advertising
Digital: Online content and App-based services
Operating in the majority of African countries, Video Entertainment is the leading Pay TV provider in most of the key African markets. Its strategy is to offer the best local and international content across multiple platforms to customers wherever they are.
The group’s strength lies in its focus on local language and culture, its entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of its workforce. Over the years Video Entertainment has built a successful track record of identifying trends early, adapting them for the markets in which it operates and leveraging them to maximum advantage. The group generates revenues mainly by collecting subscription fees, with a moderate contribution from advertising revenue. Its key objectives are to:
Build its Pay TV and SVOD subscriber base
Focus on investment and technology
Maintain a local approach
Provide quality service
Attract innovative and motivated employees
Purpose of the Position:
The Account Manager: SADC has the primary role of achieving DMS sales in SADC and is responsible for achieving DMS Africa group and individual targets through the generation of client sales and commercial performance.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Sales GenerationDrive the sales of DStv media and advertising products to media agencies and independent clients
Have a robust understanding of the market landscape, competitors and Media Sales industry trends
Strategically segment client base into key and portfolio accounts in order to retain and grow clients
Use client insights to identify and evaluate strategic and innovative revenue generating sales initiatives and pathways to support the execution of the DMS sales strategy
Understand client patterns and market behaviour to define data-driven forecasting strategies to increase profitability through improved targeted sales strategies
Attend industry events and conferences to generate new business leads
Scan market landscape to identify potential new business opportunities
Expand and maintain network of clients across region
Be available for monthly travel to key territories in Southern Africa.
Media Skills
Understand media metrics and measurement tools
Cross-functional leadership & Stakeholder Management
Manage client engagement through the use of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
Synergistic cross-functional working relationships with channel, sport, sponsorship and spot sales, media strategy, marketing, planning, and digital activities to enhance key priorities and market penetration
Ensure alignment across functions and create optimal ways of working to enable an integrated client experience
Collaborate cross-functionally to design customised and bespoke sales proposals
Qualifications
EssentialPost-graduate degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing
Experience
A minimum of 5 years in Sales
A minimum of 3 years in the Television Advertising industry
Proven record of sales generation
Knowledge of current and future content trends in multiple markets and platforms
Understanding of the Africa Television industry and proven successes in the continent
Technical Competencies
Numeracy skills
Financial Management
Sales management
Presentation Skills
Behavioral Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Networking
Negotiation Skills
Future Orientated
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