The National Electronic Media institute of South Africa invites all prospective learners to experience a taste of the stimulating and thrilling worlds of Animation, Graphic Design/Multimedia, TV or Radio. Come to our full day Spring Workshop and experience the wonder of creating moving characters in the animation department, or the thrill of designing your first magazine advert in graphic design. Try your DJ skills in Radio and become a TV director for a day.

This is a unique opportunity to expose yourself to exciting careers in the media industries!

 

NEMISA offers learners the chance to make it big in any of four different aspects of media at our state-of-the-art facilities staffed by skilled and experienced practitioners who assist in making your dreams come true.

Bursaries available for qualified applicants.

For more information contact Victoria Tau on 011.484.0583

Date:	28th or 29th September 2009
Time:	9.00 am to 3.00 pm
Place:	NEMISA, 21 Girton Road, Parktown
Email:	info@nemisa.co.za
Website:	www.nemisa.org.za

 

As you may be aware, meetings concerning accreditation issues for the industry have been taking place over the last few months.  A joint working group has been established and is constituted of Print Media SA, South African National Editors Forum, South African Press Association, Online Publishers Association, NAB, and Magazine Publishers Association under the guidance of the News Media Coalition.  The task team has provisionally named itself the SAMIG (South African Media Interest Group). 

The purpose of this joint working group is to ensure that the right and duty of the media to report any and all matters of public interest, freely and without interference, is guaranteed and defended at all times.  The core objectives of SAMIG are to seek:

• Curb unreasonable editorial, commercial or digital media restrictions being imposed upon the Media.

• To work with event organisers to help them effectively manage their relationship with the media

• To promote consensus and avoid conflicts

• Accreditation agreements for events which are negotiated and agreed in advance and are in harmony with the needs of the Media

With the ICC Champions Trophy 2009 coming up, the NMC has on discussions with the ICC agreed on certain conditions including:

• Material can be distributed to mobile devices, audio visual subject to ICC news access regulations

• Editorial use in print would not be restricted to 'news sections'

• The rule banning content being created in newsrooms is waived, with fair-use of stills 'video grabs' of broadcast footage away from location, unrestricted

• There will be no numerical or timing limits on updating websites

• A desire to encourage media coverage rather than limit newspaper or news agency publishing or news distribution

• Without changing the existing wording, said accreditation would not be revoked unless in extreme cases.

To this end, we are advised by the NMC that journalists and photographers should go ahead and apply for accreditation for this sporting event. Click here to view the complete ICC terms and conditions.

We will keep you informed of any further developments and/or media accreditation matters for Cricket South Africa, FIFA and other major events. 

Regards,

MS I LOUW
CEO: PRINT MEDIA SA

10 September 2009

Who better to teach you to be a journalist than one of the country's leading newspaper publisher?  Independent Newspaper has launched the "Independent School of Editorial Excellence" of which the aim to convert graduates into quality journalists.  As advertised in the The Star Workplace (Wednesday, September 9, 2009), this is a 10-month programme which entails training in the actual newsrooms and being trained by the country's top journalists.

Click here for more information.

 

 

The Media24 Journalism Academy is partly a result of a skills audit which was commissioned by the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) in 2002.  The academy aims to empower incoming reporters by ensuring that they are well prepared for the tasks that lay ahead of them in the industry.  The academy caters for all journalist needs, and in so being it covers preparation for online, mobile, newspaper and magazines journalism.

The academy has open applications for the year 2010. They are looking for 16 students for 12 month internship programme to start in February. All interested parties should click here for more information.

The MAPPP-SETA is calling for Discretionary Grants applications from its constituents for the following:

• Apprenticeships
• Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET)
• New Venture Creation Skills Programmes
• New Venture Creation Mentorship
• Institutes of Sectoral/Occupational Excellence (ISOE's)
• Assessor and Moderator Training
• Skills Development Facilitator Training

Accredited training providers and employers, operating in the MAPPP sectors are invited to apply. Please refer enquiries to the following managers:

Mr. Linda Mngadi	Apprenticeships	mngadi@mappp-seta.co.za
Ms Nana Mngoma	Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET) New Venture Creation Skills Programmes New Venture Creation Mentorship ISOEs	nana@mappp-seta.co.za
Ms. Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya	Assessor and Moderator Training	xolelwa@mappp-seta.co.za
Ms Dikeledi Mosalo	Skills Development Facilitator Training	dikeledi@mappp-seta.co.za

 

Applicants who do not utilize the appropriate application forms or applications that reach the SETA later than the deadline will not be considered.

 

The discretionary grant application forms, criteria and guidelines, the list of registered apprenticeships and the terms of reference are available on www.mappp-seta.co.za. Employment Equity and the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment profile of organizations will be an important consideration in the adjudication process. Please ensure due consideration to these matters when submitting proposals.

Closing Date: Friday 18^th September 2009 at 16:00

Applicants must submit three (3) original hard copies by hand, courier or post to the

MAPPP-SETA Reception,

Tuscany Office Park,

Building No. 2,

Coombe Place,

Rivonia,

2191

or

PO Box 199,

Rivonia,

2128. 

 

Applications must be marked for the attention of Mr. Linda Mngadi, Ms. Nana Mngoma, Ms. Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya, and Ms. Dikeledi Mosalo (as per the table above). No faxed or electronic copies will be accepted.

The MAPPP-SETA cannot accept responsibility for applications that arrive late due to the postal systems. MAPPP-SETA reserves the right not to appoint any Service Provider.

Rhodes University's Sol Plaatje Institute for Media Leadership invites newspaper managers to participate in a five-day seminar focusing on integrated strategies for managing key elements in newspaper publishing. The course will be lead by the Rory Wilson (CEO of Juta Group) and Francis Mdlongwa (Director of the Sol Plaatjie Institute).

This seminar is intended for newspaper managers - new, not so new, and aspirants - who are willing to invest a week of their time to take a critical look at their capabilities and their jobs. The course will not seek to turn the newspaper manager into a Jack Of All Trades but will put each participant into the shoes of his or her departmental chiefs. In other words, it will give participants the chance to learn what makes their colleagues and subordinates tick.

Case studies will be employed to demonstrate and examine the flaws and foibles of our contemporaries in this challenging business of newspaper publishing. The course will provide participants with insights and practical skills to help them make direct interventions in their newspapers.

Click on 'Download' for the Information Pack.

Applications are invited from a suitably qualified, innovative, visionary, highly resourceful, competent and experienced candidate for appointment in the administration of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) to fill in the position of Human Resource and Corporate Affairs Manager.

MDDA is a statutory development agency for promoting and ensuring media development and diversity, set up as a partnership between the South African Government and major print and broadcasting companies to assist in (amongst others) developing community and small commercial media in South Africa, in terms of the MDDA Act No 14 of 2002.

The Human Resource and Corporate Affairs Manager will:

 

• Develop and provide human resource capacity and corporate services to ensure the effective and efficient management and delivery of MDDA services;

• Oversee and monitor effective administrative systems and processes;

• Provide administrative support to the Agency;

• Manage the Supply Chain Management function.

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

• Setting up the Human Resource and Corporate Affairs unit;
• Develop a strategic and business plan for Human Resource and Corporate Affairs unit;

• Develop and manage policies and accordingly Employment Equity Plan(s), Succession and Retention plan(s); overall HR strategy and plan, Supply Chain Management plan, Corporate Service plan and any other related responsibility;

• Lead and direct staff in the Human Resource and Corporate Affairs unit so that they are able to achieve their set objectives;

• Oversee the management of staff functions/disciplines in line with the MDDA relevant policies and procedures;

• Oversee the management of Service Level Agreements with service providers contracted to support MDDA projects;

• Supervise, manage, monitor and evaluate the unit's performance and take the necessary corrective action in cases of deviations from policy and procedure;

• Prepare and submit reports to the CEO. Where necessary, communicate with the CEO in order to make informed decisions regarding changes to policies and procedures;

• Monitor the implementation and decisions taken in terms of human resources and corporate affairs;

• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders of the MDDA;

• Optimise sound labour relations and administer the approved conditions of service with regard to staff;

• Ensure that the Human Resource and Corporate Affairs unit operates optimally and perform in accordance with the Strategic and Business Plan;

• Develop an operational and activity plan for the Human Resource and Corporate Affairs unit, in line with the Strategic and Business Plan;

• Monitor and control Human Resource and Corporate Affairs unit's budget so that spending is in line with approved budgets;

• Plan and oversee the implementation of the Human Resource and Corporate Affairs programs within approved budgetary requirements;

• Coordinate and integrate activities of other units with the business of the unit;

• Develop sound business processes to deliver on the MDDA mandate;

• Create and maintain effective communication in the Human Resource and Corporate Affairs unit;

• Ensure, manage a proper Record Management System for the Human Resource and Corporate Affairs unit and the Agency;

• Act as Supply Chain Manager;

• Make available appropriate levels of information technologies necessary for efficient, effective and frugal management and delivery of services;

• Make available appropriate levels of information technologies that can contribute to the efficient and effective, administration and management of other programs and Projects of the MDDA.

 

Requirements: -

• An appropriate tertiary qualification or equivalent experience with at least 3 - 5 years management and public sector experience.

• Experience with the establishment of a new organisation and/or a new department within an organisation.

• Experience and ability to operate at executive management level.

• Demonstrated competencies through experience in and/or business, HR and management related qualification.

• Knowledge of the PFMA, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Supply Chain Management in the public sector.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Human resources and administrative skills.

 

Experience in working with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Supply Chain Management in the public sector; Public Audit Act and Treasury Regulations would be an advantage.

 

Remuneration: -

R494 852.00 total cost to company per annum excluding a discretionary performance bonus. The Human Resource and Corporate Affairs Manager will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and the position is based in Parktown, Johannesburg.

 

Suitable qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit their CV together with a one page letter of motivation and names of at least three contactable referees to Ms Hariet Mhlanga (hariet@mdda.org.za) by 12h00 on the 04 September 2009.       Applications must be accompanied by a recent, updated comprehensive curriculum vitae as well as certified copies of all qualification documents and identity document. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.  Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Only applicants who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their applications. Successful candidates will be required to enter into performance contracts.

MDDA is committed to employment equity polices and promoting equity, and to equal opportunity employment. Appointment is subject to appropriate reference checks and verification of information provided. The MDDA is under no obligation to fill the position after advertising it and reserves the right not to make any appointment. Although advertised, it may thus either be withdrawn or re-advertised.