SABC Vacancies 13-02-2024

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Administrator: Production (Sport)
Artisan Electrical
SECTIONAL LEAD: DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS
Station Administrator: Lesedi FM
Senior Technician
Programme Manager: SAFM
Systems Administrators

Driver (Mpumalanga)

POSITION: Driver (Mpumalanga)

REPORTING LINE: Logistics Manager

DIVISION: Finance

SCALE CODE: 408

POSITION ID NO. 60020564

Closing Date: 19 February 2024

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide effective and efficient transportation support to the organisation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide chauffer service for SABC transport division.
Deliver/pick up SABC staff as per schedules
Manage and ensure maximum use of SABC vehicles.
Provide optimal customer service management to our internal clients at all times.
Establishing cost effective drop off routes in order optimise customer services
Ensure that clients are transported to and from the venues and documents are collected/ delivered to correct address safely and on time.
Administration management i.e., maintenance reporting etc. Fuelling of SABC vehicles and keeping records for management reporting
Conduct daily inspection of vehicles and appropriate reporting. Complete Logbook before trip and after trip.
Inspect vehicles prior to and after the trip.
Reserve vehicle for client
Make sure client is given correct car keys and fleet cards
Make sure client’s details are verified before handing out car keys
Make copy of the driver’s license required to work over-time and shift work
Communicate with internal and external clients and Stakeholders and maintain an effective, professional interface with all.
Deal with complaints or queries from clients, both internal and external.
Build and maintain effective relationships with the users and the service providers.
Adhere to SABC policies and procedures.
Comply with statutory requirements.
Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) &Workflows
Adherence to Organisation’s regulations

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Grade 12
Driver’s License C1 (PDP)

EXPERIENCE

2- 3 years’ relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE

Services regulations procedures
Courier service operations
Familiar with the province.
Excellent customer care
Time management skills
Good communication skills (Verbal and Written)
To be able to read and understand maps

Administrator: Production (Sport)

POSITION: Production Administrator (Sport)

DIVISION: Video Entertainment

REPORT LINE: Manager: Sport Production

SCALE CODE: 405

POSITION ID: 60019641

CLOSING DATE: 16 February 2024

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To ensure that all administrative duties for pre-production, production and post production are executed in an effective manner according to the needs and requirements of the Business Unit.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ensuring that all budgets are done for the upcoming sporting events (e.g. Soccer; cricket; Athletics; Info Hub etc.)
Project management of each event in their respective portfolios.
Travel bookings for all the events mentioned above are correctly completed.
Follow up by notifying the crew
All relevant accreditations are done for production crew on site and at the venue for both local and foreign events.
Always on standby in case of emergencies for all events under their 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 on dates of the particular events
Attend weekly meeting on pre – production and post-production, also departmental budgetary meeting; logistical meetings
Ensure that all production budgets have deviation reports for the reconciliation purposes.
Pre preparations for Special events
Play a role as an ambassador for the SABC in other countries
Engage with Sporting federations around logistical arrangement for special events
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 once reconciliation has been performed.
Ensure that SAP is done and approved for all workflows.
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.
Monitor effective utilisation of operational budgets and resources
Work in conjunction with the executive producers, and all other relevant internal stakeholders to achieve objectives in line with the Division’s operational requirements / plan.
Communicate with external stakeholders such as government, SABC funders and sponsors.
Ensure compliance to SABC policies, procedures and relevant legislations.
Give input to compilation of relevant SOPs and ensure adherence thereof.
Attend all relevant meetings as and when required.
Compile and submit monthly/quarterly reports.
Load payments on SAP for local and foreign vendor.
Generate on SAP for productions and manage SCM process of getting PO.
Create and Manage Sport projects on SAP
Give input to the monthly schedules e.g. broadcast titles, serial numbers (WBS’s), correct financial genres, number of episodes, platform, etc.
Create and Manage budget uploads on SAP
Receive signed and electronic copy of the budget and make sure all relevant information e.g. correct amounts budgeted, monitor correct WBS’s with correct account numbers.
Ensure budgets are fully released by all relevant stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS:

National Diploma in Media Studies, Communications or related qualification (NQF 6)
2-3 Years’ Experience in Office Administration or Broadcasting / Media Environment.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office packages (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
:Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels
Ability to function under pressure and willingness to work longer hours if necessary
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Accuracy with figures, grammar and spelling is essential
Ability to prioritise duties
Ability to adapt to all circumstances
Ability to show initiative in execution of duties

Artisan Electrical

Position Title : Artisan Electrical- Free State and Northern Cape

Report Line : Supervisor Mechanical & Electrical

Division : Logistical Services

Scale Code : 404

Position Id : 60020541

CLOSING DATE : 15 FebrUARY 2024

Main purpose of position

Reporting to Supervisor: M&E: – To do breakdown and planned maintenance and repairs to all electrical equipment in the SABC to ensure a constant and effective supply of electricity to all SABC facilities and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Carry out the maintenance of electrical machinery and equipment in the area appointed in order to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency of systems.
Carry out daily inspections of all areas under his/her responsibility in connection with electrical machinery and equipment.
Maintenance of electricity distribution infrastructure and the associated control plant at SABC MV and LV switchgears, MV and LV cable networks, Standby Generators Sets, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, building lights, Distribution Boards, Battery Tripping Units, Protection Relays and Electricity Metering.
Provide Line Manager with the descriptions and specifications
for equipment and materials required for maintenance or repair on various items
Carrying out minor changes such as modifications to various systems as instructed
Assist in maintaining assets data base by providing equipment information and functional locations
Perform fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical machinery
Capturing maintenance feedback on the maintenance
management system against the allocated work order or maintenance request.
Read and understand electrical drawings
Safely lifting of heavy equipment and tools
Carry out changes and installations to various systems as instructed.
Installation, maintenance and upkeeping of submersible pumps.
Installation and maintenance of sewerage systems and sewerage pumps
Provide inputs and perform work on electrical projects as and when required
Collaborate with contractors and other construction professionals
Assist with monitoring of projects to specification
Be prepared to be on standby and work overtime when required
Respond to all queries in the absence of the supervisor.
Carry out energy isolation procedure and issue work permits to staff and contractors
Taking leadership responsibility and supervising work on plant and machinery to ensure that the work is carried out safely
Work in diverse team under the supervision of the Supervisor-Electrical
Carry out any lawful instruction as directed by the line management
Coaching and training of new staff and apprentices

2. BUSINESS OPERATIONS EFFICIENCY

Manage and maintain SABC facilities and properties as well as regions to ensure optimal utilisation.
Manage property and facility leases nationally and internationally, in order to ensure optimal cost- effectiveness and utilisation.
Ensure the efficient procurement of goods and services at the right price, right quality, and right quantity, within the given time constraints and the defined tender process.
Provide an efficient, cost-effective transport service to the SABC.
Optimal utilization of resources, facilities, and assets to meet SABC strategic and operational requirements at a national level.
Ensure SABC compliance to Health and Safety legislation.
Management of all service level agreements and contracts, ensuring delivery on SABC needs and requirements pertaining to copying, cleaning, postal, messenger, gardening and catering services.

3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Develop budget as per SABC budget cycle and monthly review.
Set guidelines on optimal fund distribution/ allocation in accordance with SABC budget constraints and strategic / operational requirements.
Formulation of short to medium term and long-term Capex Pans for Business Unit.
Consolidation, verification, and approval of Capex inputs according to approved strategy.
Control Capex and operational expenses within approved budgets.

4. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Carry out inspections of building.
Adhere to safety SOPs and regulations when working on electrical equipment especially high voltage power supplies to minimize the injuries on duty.
Adhere to safety regulations and standard safe practices.

5. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Assist management in sourcing equipment and materials required.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

National technical qualification certificate (N3)
Be a qualified Artisan as an Electrician.

EXPERIENCE

5 Years’ experience in a maintenance and building environment
Be computer literate.

KNOWLEDGE

Extensive knowledge of electrical plant and equipment (MV and LV switchgears, MV and LV reticulation, transformers, generators, uninterruptible power supplies, motors and starters, variable speed drive, protection relays, battery tripping units, metering and BMS)
Switching on High Voltage Systems
Advance fault-finding techniques.

SECTIONAL LEAD: DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS

POSITION : SECTIONAL LEAD: DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS

DIVISION : TECHNOLOGY

REPORT LINE : MANAGER: BUSINESS SYSTEMS

POSITION ID : 60018191

SCALE CODE : 300

CLOSING DATE: 14 FEBRUARY 2024

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To provide input into the development and management of the IT strategy for the organisation through optimal delivery and embedment of information system assets, and identifying and solving potential and actual development problems. Develop and manage the execution of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for the organisation, by leading a team of IT specialist and ensuring that software solutions are developed, designed, and maintained to support client strategies. Lead analysis, design, build, and test of new components or enhancements to existing modules.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STRATEGY

Provide input into the development of and manage the execution of the IT strategy for the organisation.
Develop and manage the execution of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for the organisation.
Implement processes and tools to ensure quality, performance, and quality of the development lifecycle.
Provide solutions to promote system stability and optimization thereof.
Conduct trend analysis and real time analysis resulting in production solutions for increased system and functional stability.
Review existing Development methodology and solutions. Identify and address any deficiencies.
Develop and promote a comprehensive technical and business governance model for development in preparation for online services.
Provide technical advice and support for the business platform owners, architects, and customers.
To consolidate, manage and execute software development tasks to enable the strategic objectives of the SABC.
Manage, monitor, and ensure the achievement of software development initiatives.
Keep abreast of software development practices, threats, and risk in order to advise the organisation accordingly.
Assist in developing operational plans to achieve the software development goals and objectives.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Plan, project manage and implement, identified opportunities for automation, cost savings, and service quality improvement.
Provides technical problem-solving leadership and participate in complex operational troubleshooting.
Participate in the formulation of the company’s enterprise architecture and business system plans; asses cost and feasibility, and ensure the plan is aligned with and supports the strategic goals of the business.
Lead analysis, design, build, and test of new components or enhancements to existing modules.
Create applications and software that are compatible to other software.
Support different versions of software.
Provide appropriate training to the team members.
Analyse the technical customer requirements.
Develop client specific solutions.
Manage transition planning and support for external solutions to be hosted.
Collaborate with the development team to provide architecture support, review of new technologies, research and select 3rd party tools.
Provide technical advice on improving solutions to address issues related to performance and troubleshooting.
Lead development and deployment of solutions to meet identified requirements, engaging and managing developer resources as required.
Implement appropriate and efficient processes across the team.
Deliver projects against agreed priorities through effective collaboration with Project Owners and Product Owners.
Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and provide progress on all activities.
Re-enforce SLAs, processes and procedures and manage deviations effectively and timeously.

IT GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Conduct product and vendor evaluations ensuring best in class technologies and partners.
Coordinate the development of best practice policies and standards.
Policies and standards should regularly be reviewed and updated to be in line with regulatory and control requirements.
Develop and manage an app development risk register to address risk issues and action plans from all sources, e.g., IT audit, technology risk assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, etc.
Drive consistency in deployment and usage, including source code, templates, master files and security management.
Coordinate responses to RFI\RFPs and client information platform related questionnaires.
Coordinate with legal, compliance functions to ensure proper implementation of data privacy legislation and disclosure.
Identify, analyse, respond to, and monitor IT risk.
Risk factors and events should be addressed in a cost-effective manner and in line with business objectives.
Manage tracking of identified findings and actions to closure and reporting to leadership.
Oversee the highest risk initiatives and exhibit pragmatism in formulating process remediation and mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors throughout compliance assessments.
Comply fully with SABC Financial Policy & Procedures

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Partner with Legal and Compliance to maintain compliance with applicable laws and change in business by establishing the policies, controls that comprise the program.
Monitor compliance of service providers with SLA and introduce recommended changes to best suit SABC requirements.
Conduct periodic SLA review meetings to establish / maintain relationships and mutual obligations, including business control risks.
Conduct product and vendor evaluations ensuring best in class technologies and partners.
Coordinate the development of best practice policies and standards.
Policies and standards should regularly be reviewed and updated to be in line with regulatory and control requirements.
Develop and manage an app development risk register to address risk issues and action plans from all sources, e.g., IT audit, technology risk assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, etc.
Drive consistency in deployment and usage, including source code, templates, master files and security management.
Coordinate responses to RFI\RFPs and client information platform related questionnaires.
Coordinate with legal, compliance functions to ensure proper implementation of data privacy legislation and disclosure.
Identify, analyse, respond to, and monitor IT risk.
Risk factors and events should be addressed in a cost-effective manner and in line with business objectives.
Manage tracking of identified findings and actions to closure and reporting to leadership.
Oversee the highest risk initiatives and exhibit pragmatism in formulating process remediation and mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors throughout compliance assessments.
Comply fully with SABC Financial Policy & Procedures

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Assist with establishing long terms team goals, reporting mechanisms, maturity models, and a roadmap for continual program improvements.
Lead and support the team to develop and communicate policies, procedures, guidelines, and plans to internal stakeholders regarding application development.
Set appropriate IT performance & quality standards for the team and ongoing monitoring thereof.
Conduct formal reviews conducted bi-annually per IT unit team member in accordance with SABC Performance Management Policy
Introduce measures introduced to ensure filling of key positions with team members who match requirements of job profiles.
Compile Individual Development Plan (IDP) for each team member annually.
Provide Training & development in accordance with WSP.
Provide Individual coaching, counselling, and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual development needs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant IT NQF 6 (National Diploma) qualification

At least 5 years of professional hands-on experience in application development and methodologies in which 3 years of experience in planning, designing systems architecture, and programming and systems analysis applying DevOps principles. 2 years’ experience in Designing and coding applications according to functional and technical programming standards.
Experience with producing code using .NET Framework (C#,

KNOWLEDGE:

Advanced knowledge & understanding of related standards.
Advanced knowledge & understanding of IT systems and infrastructure Best Practice.
Advanced knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice (including platforms, applications, security, etc)
Advanced understanding of equipment & facilities within broadcasting environment
Knowledge & understanding of all relevant Company Policies & Procedures e.g., Finance, HR, Procurement, Risk, Safety & Health, etc
Knowledge & understanding of applicable SAP modules, e.g., Maintenance Management.
Knowledge and understanding of latest technological developments within broadcast environment.
Knowledge & understanding of new web & mobile developments and convergence.
Knowledge & understanding of flow diagrams, file formats, and different audio & video formats.

Station Administrator: Lesedi FM

CLOSING DATE: 14 FEBRUARY 2024

POSITION: STATION ADMINISTRATOR: LESEDI FM
DIVISION: RADIO
REPORT LINE: BUSINESS MANAGER: LESEDI FM
SAP POSITION ID: 60018113
SCALE CODE: 405

Main purpose of position
To ensure sound financial and administrative processes are provided to enable the effective day-to-day operations of the station.

Key Accountabilities
•Provide support to management and accurately capture discussions around the development and implementation of the channel’s business strategy.
•Capture ALL strategic documents of the station and file them accordingly.
•Plan, organize and control administrative activities pertaining to the specific area of operation.
•Prepare participants for strategy engagements – create templates, guidelines, and briefs.
. Manage the value chain around sourcing of new freelance contracts
•Processing of freelance payments.
•Processing of supplier payments.
•Facilitate travel bookings, process S&T and KM claims for reimbursement for staff and management team.
•Handle general queries relating to payments and administration of the station.
•Co-ordination of station manager’s diary – internal & external meetings.
•Timeous and accurate preparation and management of documentation.
•Development and effective management of a filing system – electronically and manually to ensure easy retrieval of information and all records.
•Ensuring that all sensitive documents and or information are appropriately secured.
•Draft memos, minutes and monthly reports.
•Arrange venues and refreshments for meetings.
•Accurately taking minutes and ensuring accurate typing of all correspondence and proof reading of official documents in a professional manner
•Coordination of meeting, farewell, workshops, refreshment and venues.
•Coordinate the station visits and direct them to the destinations.
•General office administration
•Adhere to SABC policies and procedures.
•Assist in the development of and ensure implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
•Respond to risk imperatives to protect organizational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
•Compliance with OHS requirements.
•Attend to internal and external customers/clients queries/ complaints
•Determine and serve customers/clients’ needs
•Work in conjunction with all radio station units’ objectives.
•Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
•Contract on the SABC’s Performance Management System in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures
•Be a team player and be able to give leadership to the team when required
•Coach and mentor junior team members (where applicable)
•Take part in employee relations campaigns to ensure conducive and productive working environment.

Requirements:
•Matric and Certificate in Office Management/Administration or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 5)
•3 years’ experience in administrative role
•Proficiency in SAP system
•Basic understanding of broadcasting industry and media
• Filing system development and management
• Basic finance principles and PFMA understanding
. Minute taking
•Computer literacy (various office applications)
•Excellent communication (verbal and written) in English and Sesotho.
•Customer Service orientated/focused
•Problem solving
•Planning and organizing
•Time management
•Data & trend analyses and interpretation

Senior Technician

Position Title : Senior Technician

Report Line : Sectional Lead: Technical Services

Division : RRTO

Scale Code : 402

Position Id : 60018325

CLOSING DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2024

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to install, sustain and provide administration of broadcast systems/ facilities, equipment, servers and networks in order to ensure optimum, functional, secure and available facilities/ equipment for SABC Technology.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Contribute (technical) submissions to Divisional Strategy in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
Contribute to the business strategical requirement to develop the Opex and Capex investments
Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
Participate in Capex project and system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions.
Submission of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability.
Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed.
Long-term Capex motivational planning assistance
Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability.
Above average rating of SLA
Products, processes, practices & equipment in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards
Adhere to service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them.
Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required.
Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA %
Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on-air systems)
Effective technical advice & support to users in order to reduce downtime.
Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults.
Compliance of upgrades with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications to ensure integrations with internal broadcasts systems.
Participating in preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability.
Contributing and implementing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in dialog with digital partners to create resolutions with principal team members.
Contribute to the specification requirements in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures.
Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans.
Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures.
Compliance with OEM software licenses
SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity.
95% of assets verified annually.
Participate in annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance.
Technical assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best alternative options.
Attended resolutions to customer requests/ complaints.
Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
Performance agreements with manager annually
Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
Ad-hoc technical and operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6)
BTech for the Electrical Engineering for the above formal qualification ( will be an Advantage)
Driver’s License: OB – Code 10
Driver’s License: minimum B (specific to the Job Profile)
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the technical broadcast environment, of the 5 years a minimum of 1 year at a shift/standby competence (full performer) Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)
IT Network knowledge advantage CISCO CCNA (ICDN1 +ICDN2) certified.
Physical attributes: Excellent hearing and eyesight (no colour blindness). Physically able.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team and lead the team if required.
Proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.

Programme Manager: SAFM

POSITION: PROGRAMME MANAGER: SAFM

DIVISION: RADIO

REPORT LINE: BUSINESS MANAGER: FORTUNE COMBO

SAP POSITION ID: 60018024

SCALE CODE: 130

CLOSING DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2024

(This is a 5-year contract position)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To develop and implement a programme strategy aligned with radio platforms strategy, specifying the acquisition, commissioning and production of international and local programmes to meet SABC mandate and radio requirements to target audiences that inform, educate and entertain.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Develop and implement a Programming strategy in line with overall Radio strategy and objectives/goals.
Conduct continuous reviews of on-air products (formats), markets and revenue opportunities, in order to meet strategic objectives and ensure that the station maintains its competitive edge.
Liaise with various internal stakeholders (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Finance, Market Intelligence, sport, Education, etc.) and external parties, to ensure the station’s mandate and programming objectives are met.
Develop and implement a multi-pronged talent management plan in line with audience needs and future proofing of the station.
Develop a multi-platform media strategy to grow audience base.
Monitor and manage the output of Programming plans for the station, keeping within allocated budget.
Commission research and implement insights to ensure high quality programming and deliver to audience needs.
Monitor and review programmes to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with station positioning.
Conduct talent scouting exercises and maintain a talent bank for station voices and creatives.
Explore opportunities for Co-productions and product placement, for cost containment and revenue generation.
Interact with radio sales to ensure that product campaigns run smoothly and are on time for prodcast.
Utilize marketing resources and digital platforms to create talent and product awareness campaigns.
Work with digital specialists to build and grow online communities around the station’s on-air products.
Ensure adhere to licence conditions, and relevant legislation in broadcasting i.e. ICASA quotas, Broadcast Act, etc.
Monitor and report on operational risks and non-compliance matters.
Develop and implement internal control measures to ensure good governance within the programming value chain.
Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial losses and ensure compliance with applicable policies.
Implement recommendations of internal audits and address identified gaps.
Compile reports for various internal and external structures.
Engage constantly with Internal and External business partners to achieve business objectives.
Respond timorously to complaints.
Liaise with Radio Sales and Adventure on programme sponsorships, trade exchanges and product placement in programmes to realize revenue.
Liaise with internal and external content providers to ensure new innovations, cutting edge content, and alignment to organizational and national goals.
Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy.
Manage adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff and line management.
Complete Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
Provide individual coaching, counseling and mentoring of staff to assess and address developmental needs.
Transfer of skills in line with succession planning.
Manage available staff and identify potential to ensure fair and balanced distribution of work.

REQUIREMENTS:

National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication/Media Studies/Business Management or relevant qualification (NQF level 6)
6 years’ experience in Radio broadcasting of which 3 years should be at supervisory level.
Develops well defined communication strategy for the business unit.
Markets and promotes the organization to external stakeholders.
Demonstrates logical problem-solving approach and provides rationale for proposed solutions.
Develops and incorporates best practice people management processes, approaches and tools across finance departments.
Creates processes to ensure accountability for people management and development.
Develops comprehensive, integrated strategies and approaches to managing human resources and adaptive leadership style.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Radio production processes and broadcast systems.
Excellent understanding of the public mandate and SABC editorial prescripts.
Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations, ICASA, BCCSA Code, SABC Editorial Policies.
Advanced knowledge of programming tools and formats.
Budget formulation and control.
Advertising laws and regulations.
Project management skills.
Strategy development and execution
Creative thinking.

Systems Administrators

Division: Technology

Department: Radio and Regional Technology

Job Title: Position: Systems Administrator

Scale Code: 404

Report Line: Manager: Broadcast Systems and Innovation Hub

Position ID: 60018653

CLOSING DATE : 13 FEBRUARY 2024

Main purpose of Position:

To install, configure and repair workstations and servers, support and maintain databases & provide operational support to users of the SABC Broadcast, Production and Music Scheduling Systems to ensure highly available systems/ facilities for 24/7 broadcast.

Key Accountabilities:

Contribute to (technical) submissions for Departmental Strategy in alignment with Corporate Plan and Target operating model.
Perform system installations and configurations as well as testing and commissioning of system functionality to deliver on customer needs.
Install workstations as per client needs (Edit, Production, On-air) in line with software manufacturer hardware specification.
Ability to install a playout workstation in any SABC studio or facility.
Install servers as per software manufacturer hardware specification.
Implement system upgrade plans, for Broadcast Systems (Playout, production and music Scheduling) remote connectivity and System Antivirus Software.
Perform the implementation of CAPEX projects by performing the required installations, configurations and system testing.
Prepare OPEX motivation and OPEX motivations for approval to ensure operational requirements (spares holding, equipment repairs and maintenance) are addressed.
Asset management tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy. The Implementation of preventative and corrective system maintenance.
Agreed % of broadcast system availability and facilities for all SABC regions.
Above average rating on SLA (internal stakeholders).
Adhere to service delivery standards.
Systems, equipment, processes and workflows, in line with SABC technical & operational broadcast standards.
Execute their delivery of technical tasks (installation and configuration of workstations, servers, databases) to their completion on time and within agreed specifications.
Ensure standardization across areas of responsibility which are in line with departmental SOP’s and company policies.
Provide input to update technical documentation.
Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software.
Perform standby as and when required.
Prevention of re-occurring faults and system downtime.
Follow up on reported faults and communicate fault resolution timelines to client.
Provide input to update fault SOP.
Have the ability to communicate and diagnose faults with regional technicians.
Submission of ad-hoc fault reports detailing steps taken for fault resolution.
Daily and monthly reporting of faults, tasks, risks, red flag escalations and status progress of deliverables
Monthly report of maintenance and repairs conducted.
Accurate monthly reporting system downtime detailing, downtime, reasoning and missed advertising (recon) and deliverables (maintenance, repairs, system health and tasks).
Provide standby reports as per time management policy.
Prevention of on-air technical faults to less than agreed SLA % and system availability % (Target systems availability is 99.997%)
Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable systems.
Daily proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components and corrective actions on failed processes.
Daily assessment of system through logs (database errors, system restarts, etc.) and system checks.
Daily backup of all radio\ TV broadcast production and music scheduling system (database, audio, system configurations) in line with broadcast continuity.
The Implementation of preventative and corrective system maintenance.
Compliance of maintenance with manufacturer specifications & system requirements.
Understand Broadcast workflows and technical drawings.
Effective technical support to users in order to reduce downtime.
Response time to match urgency for technical assistance in accordance with delivery requirements (in support of the % availability of the on air systems and broadcast studios).
Ensure virus free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable Broadcast Systems.
Assist (when required) with rigging of broadcast systems & edit facilities, ensuring the functionality and subsequently dismantling of the complete infrastructure without existing facility disruptions.
Support (when required) all Outside Broadcast infrastructure in order to operate and adhere to technical, operational and safety specifications, functional facilities for successful recording, production and broadcast
Correct configuration & testing of systems and equipment (software) to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults and system standardization across the playout and production system environment.
Create and maintain User groups (rights) as per client requirements.
Create and maintain system users as per IT security policy.
Create and maintain system categories as per user requirements and in compliance with system storage.
Ensure security updates tested and then applied.

Key Performance Skills

Report and escalate risk findings to manager.
Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Comply with vendor software (OEM) licensing conditions.
SOP application to ensure to ensure standardization across the playout and production environment to eliminate audit findings.
Assist in the execution of a working Disaster Recovery Plan for the broadcast and production systems.
Ensure system compliance reports are available at all times (Broadcast report from playout system, ICASA\ SAMRO & SAMPRA from Music Scheduling system).
Ensure 95% of assets verified annually.
Perform annual asset verification.
Create and maintain relationships with Radio, News and Regional Technical Staff to ensure compliance with user requirements.
Internal Stakeholders served in a technically proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
Provide basic technical assistance and guidance to customers (Radio presenters, Music Compilers journalists, technical producers, News and Sales Traffic rooms) regarding software capability and functionality (including operational training when required).
Attend resolutions to customer requests\ complaints.
Internal client engagement regarding technical compliance.
Participation in OEM engagements to understand current and future based needs.
Respond to faults logged with Service provider in a timely manner (2 business days).
Compliance with performance management policies and procedures.
Performance agreements with manager annually.
Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly).

Minimum Requirements:

3 Year National Diploma (S4) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or Computer Studies with Information Systems. NQF6 minimum.
Minimum 1 years technical experience.
Driver’s license.
The following certification will be advantageous: BTech or Bachelor’s Degree; IT Certification (A+ or N+), SQL Database Administration.
Must be willing to work irregular hours and enter into an overtime agreement to perform standby as and when required as per SABC Time Management Policy once you have acquired the necessary skills.

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