SABC Job Opportunities – Group Executive: News & Current Affairs

Job Description:

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer , the successful candidate will provide objective, valid, reliable and quality news as well as current affairs programmes in line with the organisational mandate and objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive the implementation of News strategy and programmes that deliver on the organisation’s mandate and objectives.
• Provide Strategic direction to Senior Management Team to provide a cost effective, reliable and sustainable News service.
• Develop and review News Operating Model in line with broader organisational business objectives.
• Provide a cost-effective and timely news and current affairs service to the SABC.
• Establish and maintain effective sound business processes for News Division.
• Ensure the effective integration, utilisation and allocation of all resources in the News Division.
• Provide leadership when schedules should be interrupted i.e. for special broadcasts
• Research and implement relevant global best practice for News and Current affairs.
• Oversee divisional operational expenditure against approved budget and introduce corrective measures to ensure financial discipline and accountability.
• Set guidelines on optimal fund distribution/ allocation in accordance with the organisational budget constraints and strategic/ operational requirements.
• High-level review of all projects to evaluate progress.
• Develop and monitor implementation of internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Develop, review and implement News policies and good governance to address gaps and promote accountability.
• Instil culture of corporate governance in the division.
• Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
• Ensure good cross-functional communication between Executive management Teams i.e. Television, Radio etc.
• Build and maintain an effective, client-focused strategic partnership across the organisation.
• Provide and maintain integrated news and current affairs networking system.

Job Requirements:

• Journalism qualification (NQF6/7) or equivalent plus, Post Graduate business qualification (NQF 8). MA/MBA recommended.
• 10 Years’ experience in News, Current Affairs and International broadcasting of which five years should be on Senior Manager Level
• Financial management and reporting (Budget)
• Strategic management, Business planning and acumen
• Policy, Procedures and PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
• Procurement management, Risk Management and Financial trends and implications
• Project management
• Understanding of the different stakeholder within the broadcasting industry and applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
• Providing strategic direction
• Delivering greater results
• Managing self and teams
• Creating conducive work climate (Stakeholder Connecting)
• Enabling ethical and respectful space with integrity

Job Details:

Company: SABC

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Johannesburg

Application Deadline: N/A

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