Job Description

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:Optimising operational cababilities

• Analyse every department to identify areas of improvement for increasing productivity.
• Mentor the licensing team in licensing best practices.
• Manage licensing and distribution initiatives.
• Provide guidance on licensing negotiations.
• Employ strategies that safeguard, correct and UpToDate Membership and works information.
• Ensure membership information and works are integrated into SUISA and CisNet resulting in creation of IPI and ISWC codes
• Provide strategies to increase frequency, accuracy and quantity of royalty distributions
• Implement, monitor and evaluate improvements relating to data processing and member statements by deploying new technologies and streamlining processes.
• Provide fit for purpose reports to assist the CEO and the Board in their decision-making processes
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of the operational budget

Managing the Organizations operational policies and procedures

• Create and manage the inventory of current operational policies and practices in line ith the company culture and vision
• Recommend workable changes in line with the relevant legislations and best practice.
• Make sure the company reports an unqualified audit.

Leadership and staff and coordination

• In agreement with the Chief Executive Officer, create a succession plan and implement human capital development
• strategies and training where necessary.
• Provide guidance to operational staff on a continuous basis.
• Management of organizational performance against strategic objectives.
• Respond to staff requirements for assistance in the shortest possible time. Reduce staff reliance on you by delegating and upskilling them in their area of operation.
• create consensus, resolve disputes, bring people together, and build collaboration between teams

Governance

• Prepare for the AGM of members in accordance with the MOI
• Make sure company adheres to all statutory requirements and complies to all legislation

Stakeholder Management
Employment of strategies that maximise
stakeholder satisfaction:

• Members (Publishers and composers)
• Government (CIPC, DTI and DAC, DOC and other governmental departments)
• Bilateral agreements with other societies.
• Media

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:

• Relevant Bachelor's degree.
• LLB/LLM with a specialisation in copyright will be an added advantage
• 5 to 10 years managerial experience in Music Publishing, collective management of copyright and related rights, operations or business development.
• Demonstrated skill in project management and time management.
• Understanding of music business processes, departments and goals
• Excellent communication skills
• Expectional client relations management and people management skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Solution orientated, and demonstrates a knack for decision-making to efficiently face challenges
• Expertise in project management, self-management, and other management tools.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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