POSITION | GROUP EXECUTIVE: CORPORATE AFFAIRS –  FIXED TERM CONTRACT (5 YEARS)  

Job Title: Group Executive: Corporate Affairs & Marketing

DIVISION: GROUP EXECUTIVE: CORPORATE AFFAIRS & MARKETING

Reporting line: Group Chief Executive Officer

Division: Corporate Affairs and Marketing

Scale Code: 115

Position ID: 60017571

CLOSING DATE: 8 MARCH 2024

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

 

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer: the incumbent will be responsible for positioning and promoting the SABC’s brand and reputation, acting as the Corporation’s spokesperson, build positive relations with all key stakeholders, including the media, civil society, and industry. The incumbent will be responsible for the turnaround marketing strategies of all of SABC’s television, radio, and digital brands. To be the strategist and architect of a proactive corporate narrative and its dissemination across all platforms and audiences.

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  1. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

 

  • Develop and drive the implementation of the approved corporate affairs and Marketing, international relations brand and reputation management strategy, and programmes that would enhance public, government and business relationships and understanding of the SABC.
  • Identifies key strategic, social, political and societal issues impacting corporate affairs and putting plans in action to address them.
  • Provide Strategic direction to the Senior Management Team to provide a cost-effective, reliable and sustainable service.

 

  1. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
  • Conducts ongoing environmental scanning to affect corporate positioning and implement strategies.
  • Identifies potential risks to the company and addresses the same with appropriate strategies.
  • Develop corporate affairs and Marketing engagement plans linked to key events and business initiatives.
  • Ensure effective internal communication.
  • Lead and manage the knowledge management function
  • Lead and manage the SABC protocol management framework relating to internal and external stakeholders such as corporate communications, government relations, public affairs, stakeholder engagement and community relations.
  • Ensure effective SABC representation in international forums.
  • Provide a gatekeeping function to all external visitors to the company.
  • Develop and communicate a cohesive, positive corporate image for the SABC.
  • Develop and implement community development projects in liaison with other internal stakeholders.
  • Implement and maintain cost–effective, appropriate corporate and regulatory solutions, systems and equipment as per SABC mandate.
  • Manage the publication of the annual report by coordinating the design, production and printing
  • Manage and oversee the coordination of internal and external corporate events.
  • Provide support to corporate projects and business initiatives.
  • Support the crafting of business-to-business strategies that will be supported by comprehensive programmes.
  • Instil a culture of communication within the division.

 

  1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

  • Oversee Divisional operational expenditure against the 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.
  • Manage assets in accordance with organisational Asset Management Policy.

 

  1. GOVERNANCE & RISK

 

  • Develop and monitor the implementation of internal control measures to ensure good governance.
  • Instil a culture of corporate governance in the Division.
  • Monitor execution of internal risk audits and address gaps.
  • Develop, review and implement Corporate Affairs policies and good governance to address gaps and promote accountability.

 

  1. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

 

  • Monitor implementation of the Performance Management System in accordance with the organisational strategy.
  • Communicate with all members of staff and instil a culture of communication within the division.
  • Ensure that there is a culture of learning and development in the Division to ensure a skilled workforce.
  • Evaluate Resource- and Workforce Plans to ensure that Departments are well-equipped to meet customer and business needs.
  • Presenting and educating staff and other stakeholders on remuneration, benefits and related products.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Post Graduate Degree in Communications/Marketing/Digital qualification or relevant. (NQF8)
  • MA/MBA will be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

  • 10 Years’ experience in a Senior Management role, of which five years should be in the Media, Communications and Marketing industry at General Manager Level.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Ability to manage a diverse and broad range of issues and projects simultaneously.
  • Reputation/ corporate identity management; media strategy & management; issues/ crisis management; internal communications; government relations; overall stakeholder management.
  • Inform & inspire Associates (Internal communications platforms, organizational change communications, people and culture strategies).
  • Risk Management
  • PFMA and relevant treasury regulations
  • Marketing trends and implications
  • Collaborative and Adaptive Leadership
  • Project management
  • Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.

 

 

To apply, kindly send your applications to BoakyeG@sabc.co.za  

Closing date 15 March 2024. No late applications will be accepted.