Coordinator: Production Operations

POSITION:                Coordinator: Production

DIVISION:                  Video Entertainment

REPORT LINE:        Manager: Sport Operations

SCALE CODE:        404

POSITION ID:          60019630

CLOSING DATE: 08 JANUARY 2024

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To ensure that all production logistics are executed in an effective manner according to the needs and requirements set by the business and thus ensuring a successful production.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage production of each event in their respective portfolios via MS Project.
• Travel bookings for all the events.
• Follow up logistical arrangement and notifying the crew regarding production schedule.
• All relevant accreditations are done for production crew on site and at the venue for both local and international events.
• Book studio equipment’s and ensure the required elements are sorted out for the production and book catering.
• Always on standby in case of emergencies for all events within the portfolio.
• Attend the venues to take note on issue that crop up on those particular events. (Take charge on behalf of SABC Sport Management at venue).
• Take care of changes done by relevant stake holders.
• Monitor and check invoices of the independent contractors in line with the work done.
• Keep track of ENG crews that have worked that are not scheduled as per normal production schedule.
• Capture travel on SAP and ensure that approved for all trips.
• Ensure that advances that are taken for productions are reconciled and accountant for.
• Ensure that all crew booked for production can legally work before they are booked.
• Work in conjunction with the executive producers, Producers and all other relevant internal stakeholders to achieve objectives in line with the Division’s operational requirements / plan.

• Attend weekly meeting on pre – production and post-production, also departmental budgetary meeting; logistical meetings.
• Engage with Sporting federations around logistical arrangement for special events.
• Play a role as an ambassador for the SABC in other countries.
• Prepare budgets for the upcoming sporting events (e.g. Soccer; cricket; Athletics; Info Hub etc.).

• Ensure that there are no overspends on the production budgets by working smart with production to ensure costs efficiencies.
• Assists in projections for production budgets with the production accountant and reconciliation.
• Monitor and ensure effective utilisation of operational budgets and resources.
• Ensure that all production budgets have deviation reports for the reconciliation purposes.
• Ensure compliance to SABC policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the organisation Broadcasting Regulatory provisions including but not limited to:
• Broadcasting Act

• International Broadcast
• Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Administration and Project Management or Logistics or equivalent qualification (NQF 6)
• 5 years’ experience in operational and operational environment

• Knowledge and understanding of technical equipment’s, production and operations.
• Understanding of different sporting code
• Understanding of Broadcasting act and SABC policies
• Understanding of Finance (Budget)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office packages (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellence report writing skill
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail and working under pressure.

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