Open call: SAMPRA compliance consultant in SA
The South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the position of compliance consultant at its offices in Parktown, Johannesburg.
The position is permanent and the successful candidate will report to the chief revenue and legal officer. SAMPRA issues licences to music users and collects, manages and distributes royalties on behalf of its members.
Main purpose
- Generation of revenue by licensing new music users.
Key responsibilities
- To search for new and unlicensed businesses that are utilising sound recordings that are within SAMPRA’s repertoire.
- To educate users of the importance of licensing.
- Negotiate with non-compliant users to ensure compliance.
- To license unlicensed music users.
- To respond to all sales leads immediately.
- To manage the licensing administration process.
- To ensure that all licence application forms are correctly and accurately completed.
- To manage and resolve disputes with users.
- Conduct site visits to verify client information, where necessary.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Sales and/or negotiation training.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Above average telephone etiquette.
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations to clients.
- Code EB driver’s licence.
- At least two years’ sales experience.
- Own transport or ability to visit clients and prospective clients.
- Ability to work alone and in a team.
- Tenacious planner who has a drive to succeed in a performance driven environment.
- Knowledge of the copyright law (added advantage).
Interested candidates should submit a CV via email at recruitment@sampra.org.za before 19 January.
The position will be filled in accordance with SAMPRA’s employment equity priories. Communication will be restricted to short-listed applicants.
View the original call here.
Advert
Related articles
03 Jun 2024
Musicians around the world are invited to submit applications to perform at OFF Festival in...
03 Jun 2024
Nigerian musician Patoranking has announced a $500 000 tech scholarship for young Africans.
31 May 2024
Musical artists from around the world and from any genre are invited to apply to showcase at FOCUS...
31 May 2024
Ricky Tyler’s Happy 2 Be Alive is a sonic revolution – a raw and edgy record that shatters...
By Ano Shumba
31 May 2024
South African singer, rapper and songwriter Ricky Tyler has released a 10-track album titled Happy...
By Ano Shumba
30 May 2024
Submissions are currently ongoing for this year’s Abbey Road Music Photography Awards (MPAs) slated...
30 May 2024
African artists based in the UK and their local counterparts are invited to submit applications for...
30 May 2024
The Southern African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) Development Fund is inviting...
29 May 2024
Registrations are ongoing for the Creative Industries Initiative for Africa (CIIFA) recording...
Comments
Log in or register to post comments