
NFVF Vacancies
The NFVF is committed to creating an enriching work environment where individuals, through their ability and application, can develop rewarding careers at all levels, regardless of their background, race or gender.
VACANCIES
Position: Marketing and Communications Manager
Reporting to: Head: Marketing and Communications
Job Purpose:
To provide strategic and tactical marketing and communication support whilst building and entrenching two-way engagement with all stakeholders. The role entails overseeing all marketing communication campaigns, planned events and activations, media relations and internal communication with the main focus on implementing strategies to promote the work of the NFVF.
Requirements:
Minimum B Degree in communications, marketing, public relations or similar
Minimum 5 years' management experience in marketing / corporate affairs / communications / public relations / media
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent planning and report writing skills
Analytical and problem solving ability
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work on tight deadlines
Ability to manage budgets
Ability to work on several projects at the same time
Customer service orientation and strong interpersonal skills
Management of staff
Key Responsibilities:
Marketing:
Develop marketing plan
Conduct marketing research
Leverage off events and festivals to ensure the NFVF's presence
Manage SA Film & Television Awards
Identify platforms for content to be marketed, sold and promoted (placement)
Identify distribution channels and manage a catalogue guide for accessing various content
Manage branding for all NFVF products, services and projects
Develop CI manual and oversee implementation of brand
Develop templates / architecture of channels i.e. website look and feel; newsletter etc.
Promote the SA film industry through NFVF activations
Manage applications for marketing related activities (to access funding for production and to attend film festivals)
Campaign management for all strategic objectives
Sponsorship strategy to attract sponsors
Scan and alert the NFVF to potential issues
Manage resources i.e. suppliers, budget and recon process; checklist management etc.
Communications:
Develop and manage the execution of comprehensive plans for: strategic communication; issues and crisis communication; proactive reputation building and events
Manage traditional and social media
Writing and editing of all NFVF speeches
Research, monitoring, measurement and evaluation of communication interventions
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Position: Training Manager
Reporting to: Head: Corporate Services
Key Job Purpose:
To facilitate training and development opportunities for persons, especially from disadvantaged communities. To be involved in the film and video industry, as well as ensuring that training and development support services provided by the NFVF are implemented effectively and efficiently.
Qualifications:
A relevant tertiary qualification with 3-5 years experience as a Training Manager.
Requirements:
Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the following:
Ability to implement a training and development operational plan
Advise on and administer the accreditation of in-house training programme
Manage the selection of trainers and trainees
Advise trainers on aligning curriculum with SAQA requirements
Liaise with the public around training and bursary offerings
Prepare workshop plans and budgets
Process, evaluate and manage all bursary and training applications
Ability to communicate Council decisions regarding applications
Manage trainer evaluations
Manage NFVF Internship Programme
Monitor agreed milestones and deliverables and manage payment process for training and bursary projects using Praxis system
Managing staff, administration and budgets in line with relevant legislations and internal procedures
Knowledge and experience in the public sector advantageous
Strong project management skills
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Position: Production and Development Manager: Documentaries
Reporting to: Head: Production and Development
Job Purpose:
To ensure that all documentary projects in development and production are monitored, evaluated, completed and distributed.
Qualifications:
Relevant tertiary qualification in film & television, preferably a Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 5 years' experience in film & television industry
Requirements:
Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the following:
An understanding of the transformation challenges in the sector
Critical skills in the assessment and support of projects worthy of funding
Critical skills in the assessment and nurturing of talent
An understanding of the distribution and marketing challenges of the sector
A developed understanding of the business of film
A good understanding of production budgets, finance plans and schedules
An ability to lead a team of people in achieving institutional goals
Delivering all job related tasks timeously and to a high standard of quality
Attributes:
Analytical and problem solving ability
People Management Skills
Performance Management
Strong Leadership Ability
Decision Making Skills
Excellent computer skills
Love, enthusiasm and knowledge of movies
Willingness to travel locally and abroad
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Position: Communications Coordinator
Reporting to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Job Purpose:
To coordinate all communications related activities, and to provide administrative support to the marketing and communications manager.
Requirements:
Matric
A post matric qualification in public relations / communications / journalism would be an added advantage
Minimum 3 years' experience in public relations / media / communications
Strong
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