The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies seeks a Deputy Director for Audio Visual Media Copyrights and Sustainability in Pretoria. This permanent role (R1,059,105 p/a) requires an NQF Level 6 qualification and 5+ years in telecommunications, including 3 years at Assistant Director level. Key duties include developing AV industry frameworks, managing copyright disputes, fostering sustainability, and stakeholder collaboration. Applications close 13 June 2025. Submit Z83 forms to [email protected]. EE/AA candidates preferred.
POST: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: AUDIO VISUAL MEDIA COPYRIGHTS AND SUSTAINABILITY
REFNO: DDAVMCS
Nature of Appointment: Permanent The purpose of the post is to manage and create an enabling environment, policy framework and strategic reforms that ensure equitable access to digital services, promote inclusive digital access, and enable equitable and Audio Visual Media Copyrights and sustainability.
SALARY: R1 059 105 per annum (Level 12), (the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules).
CENTRE: Pretoria, Hatfield
CLOSING DATE: 13 June 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority in relevant field.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in telecommunication sector with at least three (3) years proven work experience at an Assistant Director level.
- Skills And Competencies: At an advanced level in Job Knowledge, Quality of work, Initiatives, Planning and executions Communication, Teamwork, Reliability, Management of Human Resources, Policy Development and Implementation, Broadcasting Industry
- Expertise, Programme and Project Management, Policy Development, Stakeholder Management.
DUTIES:
- The successful candidate will manage the development of the master plan, governance and regulatory framework for the audio-visual industry that ensures industry sustainability and promotion of media diversity and plurality in South Africa.
- Coordinate 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 5 under copyright law.
- Provide oversight services to monitor the performance of the entities (strategic, operational and financial performance) to ensure business impact, financial viability and sustainability.
- Project Management, Manage financial resources, Driving change and operational excellence and Manage compliance..
ENQUIRIES: Ms Tania Beukes at 082 477 9895, Ms Nokuthula Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260
APPLICATIONS:
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to email: [email protected].
NOTE:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp and should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
The successful candidates must disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign an employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty.
A Performance Agreement must be concluded and signed within three months from the date of assumption of duty.
Note: Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only e-mailed applications will be considered.
Short listed applicants will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications obtained and will be subjected to verification by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered further.
Due to the large volumes of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including social media checks, and the successful candidate will have to undergo a full security vetting.
If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Please note that CVs submitted will be destroyed after the three (3) months period.
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In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies.
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Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void.
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The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).
Candidates whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote the achievement of employment equity within the Department, will receive preference..
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