MultiChoice Job Vacancy

MultiChoice South Africa's activities involve the operation of Pay-Television and internet subscriber platforms. The MultiChoice South Africa group includes the digital satellite Pay-Television business ("DStv"), which has been in operation since 1995.

Regional Director - West Africa

Job TypeFull Time
Min QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Job FieldMedia
CONTEXT:
External factors which will influence the work environment:

Competitive Global business environment      
Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector
Pay television environment
Digital media content environment
Multi-cultural environment        
Regulated environment
Fast changing environment
Corporate governance ethos
Dynamic organization
CUSTOMERS:
External individuals or groups, as well as individuals or groups within the organisation to whom products, services, programme and information is provided:

Chief Executive Officer
Channel Directors
All business units within M-Net
MultiChoice
Media Sales
OUTPUTS:

Services and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, as well as internally to accomplish the organization’s mission and strategy and objectives for all AfricaMagic West Channels.
Liaise with relevant individuals regarding obtaining and managing programming and content for specialized channels.
Implement the Strategic Positioning of the channels and increase audience figures.
Effectively manage Channel budgets and continually implement cost efficient processes.
Refine and effectively manage Programme Rights and ensure inventory is scheduled in a competitive, creative and in the most efficient manner global trends
Drive commercial sales to generate appropriate consumer attention, as well as increase in revenue.
Lead and manage all internal operations within relevant business units to ensure work flows are efficient, deadlines are met and excellent standards are delivered along the value chain.
Ensure branding and marketing of all channels remains fresh, relevant and reflects the organization’s overall aims and objectives.
Oversee the day by day scheduling, log editing and TX producing functions of the Channels to ensure smooth and fault-free transmission.
Staying abreast of global and  local programming and movie trends.
Lead teams of competent, dedicated staff members and inspire them to achieve performance excellence.
Actively and constructively contribute to the wide range of business, strategic, managerial and leadership issues that the Division’s management team deals with on a daily basis.
Desired Skills and Experience

COMPETENCIES:
(Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs)        

Functional Knowledge
Extensive knowledge and passion  for African content
Excellent knowledge of Pay TV industry & Pay TV operations
Comprehensive knowledge of digital content industry
Strong financial background and  financial management experience
General management experience
Project, product, services  & market feasibility analysis skills
Economic and Market research experience
Strategic planning and consulting experience

Minimum Qualification:
A degree in related field, preferably with a  post-graduate qualification
Behavioural Competencies

Excellent Leadership  skills  
Creativity          
Excellent networking and relationship building skills
Strategic thinking
Strong analytical thinking
Excellent Judgement
Strong negotiation  skills      
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Calculated risk taking
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Investigative ability  
Quick response / bias for action    
Self-motivated
Teamwork        
Integrity            
Self confidence

Method of Application
If you wish to apply, please forward a copy of your CV to hrservicesng@multichoice.co.za The closing date for applications is 4 December 2013. Please note that if you have not received any feedback by 10 January 2014, your application has been unsuccessful.