19 Oct
Watershed Consulting
Johannesburg North
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.
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.
▶️ General Manager: Operations (Music Industry)
🖊️ Watershed Consulting
📍 Johannesburg North