Manager: Digital Product and Business Development

Joubert & Associates; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a skilled Manager: Digital Product and Business Development. The ideal candidate will oversee digital and print publications, manage budgets, and lead the content team. Applicants should have at least 10 years of managerial experience and a strong background in digital media and marketing. This full-time role is based in Paarl, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience on a managerial level.
• At least 5 years in a publication environment.
• Knowledge of digital trends and applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic positioning of Bible Media’s publications.
• Develop implementation of a digital strategy.
• Research and product innovation for customer needs.
• Manage budgets for publications and products.
• Develop integrated marketing for all products.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of digital media

Leadership and management skills

Strong decision-making abilities

Excellent communication skills

Innovative thinking

Relationship-oriented

Job description

Manager: Digital Product and Business Development

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Bible Media is a Christian Media Ministry, producing and providing content to inspire the Christian Way. The organisation underwent a process of digital transformation and is currently building a more comprehensive digital footprint. A dynamic career opportunity currently exists for a self‑motivated and energetic individual to create and manage innovative digital and print publications in line with the organisation's purpose, while taking into account economic sustainability and the needs of the target market.

Responsibilities

• Strategic management and positioning of Bible Media’s publications and products (e.g. Lig, Kerkbode, Jeugfokus, Bybelkor, etc.)
• Development and implementation of a digital strategy that expands, compliments and supports the reach and impact of Bible Media’s content
• Research, market development and product innovation in order to stay up to date with customer needs and the relevance of existing publications
• Manage budgets of publications and digital products and ensure financial sustainability
• Personnel management of the Content Team
• Develop and manage integrated marketing and communication for all Bible Media’s products
• Building and maintaining partnerships with relevant organisations and groups (churches, synods, ministers, etc.)

Requirements

• In‑depth knowledge / experience of digital media, marketing, sales, and financial management
• Minimum of 10 years of experience on a managerial level
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a publication environment
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and digital trends
• Leadership and management skills
• Planned and systematic way of working
• Innovative thinking and ability to take initiative
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Negotiation skills for long‑term relationships
• Effective and proactive administrative style
• Value‑driven and mission‑conscious person
• High level of emotional intelligence and adaptability (change management)
• Relationship‑oriented person who motivates and inspires clients and staff

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Product Management and Marketing

Industries

Human Resources Services