Senior Radio Traffic Manager

Ad Talent Africa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Talent Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Radio Traffic Manager to lead bookings, scheduling and commercial operations in a fast-paced radio environment.

You will work closely with Sales, Programming and Finance to ensure accurate broadcast, timely handovers and insightful revenue reporting, while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

The role is based in Sandton and requires strong numeracy, attention to detail and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 completed.
• 3+ years' radio traffic or commercial operations experience.
• Experience with month-end reconciliations and finance/billing.
• Knowledge of radio traffic systems (Zetta, GSelector, TBS, RCS, Airwaves).

Responsibilities

• Manage radio bookings from capture to broadcast and reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate scheduling of spots, sponsorships, value-adds and airtime.
• Oversee traffic deadlines, logs, make-goods and missed spots.
• Manage month-end reconciliations and handover to Finance.
• Provide sales and revenue insights through reports.
• Produce traffic, sales and inventory reports.
• Ensure compliance with broadcasting regulations.
• Support traffic teams and coordinate with Sales, Programming, Finance, agencies and clients.
• Maintain and improve traffic systems and processes.

Skills

Radio traffic

Broadcast scheduling

Commercial operations

Excel

MS Office

Data reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Zetta

GSelector

TBS

RCS

Airwaves

Job description

Who are we

We are a leading South African media group delivering radio advertising solutions to clients and agencies across the country.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for an experienced Senior Radio Traffic Manager with strong radio traffic, scheduling and commercial operations experience. You will be highly organised, numerate and detail-oriented, with experience managing bookings, reconciliations and billing in a fast-paced radio environment.

What will you do

• Manage radio bookings from capture through to broadcast and reconciliation
• Ensure accurate scheduling of spots, sponsorships, value-adds and airtime
• Oversee traffic deadlines, broadcast logs, make-goods and missed spots
• Manage month-end reconciliations and ensure accurate handover to Finance
• Monitor inventory and provide sales and revenue insights
• Produce traffic, sales and inventory reports
• Ensure compliance with broadcasting and traffic regulations
• Provide oversight and support to traffic teams
• Work closely with Sales, Programming, Finance, agencies and clients
• Maintain and improve traffic systems and processes

What will you need

• Matric / Grade 12
• 3+ years' radio traffic, broadcast scheduling or commercial operations experience
• Experience with month-end reconciliations and Finance/Billing
• Knowledge of radio traffic systems such as Zetta, GSelector, TBS, RCS or Airwaves
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills
• Excellent numerical, analytical and reporting abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of broadcasting regulations and ARA requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Johannesburg/Sandton based