General Manager: Operations

SUMMARY:
Our client in the music industry is looking for a candidate with an in-depth understanding of music rights and a passion for National, African, and Global music to manage and control diverse business operations and functions.

POSITION INFO:

Optimising operational capabilities

• Analyse every department to identify areas of improvement for increasing productivity.
• Mentor the licensing team in licensing best practices.
• Manage licensing and distribution initiatives.
• Guide licensing negotiations.
• Employ strategies that safeguard, correct, and update membership and work information.
• Ensure membership information and works are integrated into systems
• Provide strategies to increase the 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.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of the operational budget

Manage operational policies and procedures

• Create and manage the inventory of current operational policies and practices in line with the company culture and vision
• Recommend workable changes in line with the relevant legislation 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.
• Guide operational staff continuously.
• 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 the company adheres to all statutory requirements and complies with all legislation

Stakeholder Management

Employment of strategies that maximise stakeholder satisfaction:

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

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Bachelor''''s degree.
• LLB/LLM with a specialization in copyright will be an added advantage
• 5 to 10 years of managerial experience in Music Publishing, collective management of copyright and related rights, operations, or business development.
• Demonstrated skills in project management and time management.
• Understanding of music business processes, departments, and goals.

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