Job Description

Designation:

Contracting Specialist

Category:

DStv Media Sales

Level:

Skilled

Closing date:

28-Mar-2025

Position Type:

Permanent

Location:

MultiChoice City

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The Organization

The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We're proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment.



By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing exceptional customer experience.



Join Africa's most loved storyteller!

Key customers

Internal departments, Sales, Business Optimisation; Content scheduling, Business Enablement, Finance, Sales GE External clients: Advertisers; Agencies

Location:

South Africa

Purpose of the Position:

The Specialist: Contracting (GE) will be responsible for Contract Administration for Channels, local and international.

Key Performance Areas

Outputs

Contract Administration

Liaise with, and build good relationships with advertising agencies Administer contracts for commercials across all DStv channels, ensuring compliance with guidelines Generate and refine sales orders according to the implementation brief from Sales GE Optimize inventory usage across all DStv channels to maximize commercial opportunities Verify inventory and ensure prescribed breaks are available for commercial bookings Administer contracts for commercials across all local and international channels on the DStv Platform Ensure bookings are made according to the correct business type within the Landmark system Complete accurate contracts by following correct booking instructions and procedures. Communicate program and break changes Deliver contracts to clients timeously Acknowledge client queries and correspondence within 24 hours of receipt Resolve client queries accurately within one week of receipt. Ensure correspondence is communicated in a professional manner in line with business standards. Ensure client booking requests and contracts are accurately filed and maintained.

Management and collection of Data

Ensure data is readily available Maintain data accuracy for reliable contract administration

Systems

Monitor and ensure optimal use of Landmark

Policy Adherence

Implement policies and procedures in line with broadcast guidelines Ensure adherence to policies according to broadcast guidelines.

Qualifications

Diploma in a related field (e.g., Media Studies, Business Administration).

Experience

3-5 years advertising industry experience, with a focus on contract administration

Technical Competencies

Networking Negotiation Skills Attention to Detail Administrative Skills Deadline Driven Problem solving Systems knowledge

Behavioral Competencies

Accountability Teamwork Delegation Interpersonal support Perseverance Motivating Prioritization * Analytical thinking