DIRECTOR – AUDIO-VISUAL MEDIA COPYRIGHTS

POST 01/10:

Reference No: DIRAVMCS

Nature of Appointment: Permanent

Purpose of the Post:

  • To manage and create an enabling environment through strategic reforms that promote audio-visual media copyrights and sustainability.

Salary:

  • R1,266,714 per annum (Level 13). The all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, medical aid, and a flexible portion in accordance with applicable rules.

Centre:
Pretoria (Hatfield)

Requirements:

  • An appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification, as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), in Media Studies, Journalism, Copyright, or a related field.
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle or senior management level within the Media Studies, Journalism, Copyright, or related sector.

Skills, Competencies and Knowledge (Advanced Level):

  • Strategic Capability and Leadership

  • Government Administrative Processes

  • People Management and Empowerment

  • Programme and Project Management

  • Financial Management

  • Change Management, Innovation and Problem-Solving

  • Critical Thinking

Technical Competencies:

  • Identification of copyright disputes and areas requiring protection

  • Broadcasting industry expertise

  • Service delivery innovation

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Relationship management

Duties:
The successful candidate will:

  • Advise and assist with the development of a master plan for the audio-visual industry to promote media diversity and plurality in South Africa through copyright protection and promotion.

  • Provide advice on mechanisms to govern audio-visual media intellectual property rights, including registration, dispute resolution, commercial negotiations, and the enforcement of licensing agreements and copyrights to ensure fair use, limitations, and exceptions.

  • Promote sustainable practices and ensure the economic sustainability of the audio-visual industry by fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, and the development of viable business models and revenue streams.

Enquiries:
Ms T. Beukes – 082 477 9895
Ms N. Khosa – (012) 427 8260
Ms K. Beckers – (012) 427 8144

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