An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority in Media Studies / Journalism / Copyright or relevant field. A minimum of five (5) years of experience at middle/senior managerial level within the Media Studies / Journalism / Copyright or related field. Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: At an advanced level in Strategic Capability and Leadership; Government Administrative Processes; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial 11 Management; Change Management, Innovation and Problem-solving; and Critical thinking. Technical Competencies: Identifying areas of dispute or requiring protection in relation to copyright; Broadcasting industry expertise; Service delivery innovation; Stakeholder engagement; and Relationship management.

The successful candidate will: advice and assist with the development of the master plan, for the audio-visual industry that ensures promotion of media diversity and plurality in South Africa through copyright protection and promotion; advice on mechanisms to govern audio-visual media intellectual property rights, i.e. registration, dealing with disputes, commercial negotiations and enforcing licencing agreements and copyrights to ensure fair use, limitations and exceptions; promote sustainable practices and ensure economic sustainability of the audio-visual industry, by fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration and supporting the development of business models and revenue streams; mobilise resources, development of schemes and funding model policy for the audio-visual media industry; collaborate with key stakeholders to raise awareness about audio visual media copyright laws and responsibilities and assist users and the public in understanding the rights and obligations under copyright law.

Ms T Beukes at 082 477 9895, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Ms K Beckers Tel No: (012) 427 8144