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Programme Manager: Channel Africa
POSITION: PROGRAMME MANAGER: CHANNEL AFRICA
DIVISION: RADIO
REPORT LINE: BUSINESS MANAGER: CHANNEL AFRICA
SAP POSITION ID: 60017984
SCALE CODE: 130, Paterson D2, Peromnes 6
DATE CLOSING: 09 April 2025
(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 related 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.
Principal Technical Operator: Eastern Cape
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CLOSING DATE:09 APRIL 2025
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OPERATOR- EASTERN CAPE
Department : RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Position ID : 60018254
Scale Code : 403 ( Peromnes 10 , Paterson C2)
Report Line : SECTIONAL LEAD- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order to coordinate/plan/setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide to operational submissions to Line Manager with regard to Business Unit Strategy input in alignment with the Corporate Plan and the Target Operating Model.
- Contribute to Opex and Capex Plans
- Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
- Provide operational designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementations plans, integration system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
- Participate in Capex project and system execution, commissioning and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
- Finance Motivations
- Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations
- Accurate submission of Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
- Opex contribution to ensure broadcast systems sustainability
- Specialised Sound/Video skills ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, eg CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
- Designing fit-for-purpose innovative operational solutions in consultation with digital partners to create resolutions
- Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability
- Above average rating of SLA
- Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to line manager as required
- Contribute to service delivery standards and guide the team to achieve them
- Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post production), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations
- Ensure fault reports in order to safeguard department facilities, equipment functional and shortfalls are adequately addressed
- Identify and coordinate operational production requirements
- Transmit audio/visual in liaison with Main Control as per schedule (production/OB)
- Plan, obtain, setup, test and operate facility equipment
- Setup and operate camera and Live View for News and external broadcasts
- Full and comprehensive understanding of mic placements and industry best practises.
- Guide and set up in the field programming, recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirements
- Plan, execute comprehensive multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
- Plan, and execute recordings in accordance to customer requirements and broadcast standards
- Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request
- Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards
- Setup mix-minus and program audio desks.
- Operating digital playout systems
- Full Digital Lighting requirements for live shows as well as OB’s.
- Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer requirements & broadcast standards(if necessary)
- On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
- Contribute to procurement of correct digital solution in line with customer requirements & Company Procurement policy & procedures
- Escalate Risk findings reported with corrective treatment plans
- Monitor adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with company policies & procedures
- 95% of assets verified annually
- Effective control and management of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.
- Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
- Monitor compliance of services rendered with customer request and address non-conformance
- Operational assistance & guidance to customers regarding capability of facilities and to provide best operational options
- Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
- Performance agreements with manager annually
- Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
- Individual operational training, coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual team members needs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant Qualification
- Sound Engineering Diploma (will add advantage)
- Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 3 years as Senior Operator level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- 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.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict
- Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts to sustain 24/7 on-air facility environment
Creative Director
CLOSING DATE:09 April 2025
POSITION: Creative Director
DIVISION: Video Entertainment
REPORT LINE: On-Air Manager
SCALE CODE: 403 ( Peromnes 10, Paterson C2)
POSITION ID: 60019868
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To ensure product development, manage all creative operational needs, leading the communication -interactive design and concept delivery. To inspire and manage the creative team, create and approve high class visual layouts, brainstorming, and copy writing for short form productions
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Implement the approved strategic On-air plans for the Video Entertainment Platforms.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the On Air plans.
- Report on the impact of the On Air plans based on market intelligence reports and editorial reviews.
- Coordinate viewing sessions of the work delivered by producers.
- Creatively design channel/bouquet on air campaigns and manage on-air brand projects.
- Ensure graphics are used effectively to enhance campaigns.
- Lead and provide creative direction to the channels promo producers and evaluate creative output.
- Approve/Reject concepts, promos, launches and campaigns created.
- Confirm accuracy of times, dates and days of the different promos.
- Provide input on appropriate creative execution of on-air imaging.
- Provide creative direction as well as execute shoots for the platform.
- Ensure all shoots are aligned to the marketing brief and channel specifications.
- Drive on-air brand campaigns and ensure it addresses platform positioning
- Ensure production of multipurpose digital On Air material aligned to the Divisions digital strategy.
- Coordinate and manage weekly status meetings and brainstorm sessions.
- Develop workflows for promo producers.
- Attend weekly channel steering meetings in order to gain sight of business operations.
- Present Promos for platform review at steering meetings
- Manage the operating budget as per campaign in such a manner to ensure effective utilization of budget
- Implement and Adhere to (Standard Operating Procedures) SOP’s for Operational efficiencies.
- Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
- Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
- Comply with applicable policies and legislation.
- Advise on policies to ensure fair and uniform interpretation of guidelines.
- Monitor and Report on Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Provide monthly reports highlighting challenges and achievements.
- Contract management of Freelancers
- Administer Freelance payment
- Issue Creative On-Air briefs to external suppliers.
- Foster relationships with relevant stakeholders through collaboration, and education of business processes and priorities.
- Establish clear lines of communication between programming, scheduling, marketing and the creative staff.
- Contract and manage Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
- Manage adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
- Effective briefing and communication with department staff.
- Ensure Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members are in place and make follows up.
- Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff
- Individual coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs
REQUIREMENTS:
- National Diploma or Degree in Film & Television or Media Studies or related qualification (NQF6/7)
- 5 years’ experience on multiple levels in On Air Television Production which 3 should be on supervisory
- Understanding of related policy.
- Computer Package
- Financial management
- Project management
- Creation of PR opportunities to enhance the image of SABC television channel
- Good understanding of the On Air/Marketing environment
Executive Producer (Sport)
POSITION: Executive Producer: SABC Sport Productions
DIVISION: Video Entertainment
REPORT LINE: Manager: Production SABC Sport
SCALE CODE: 300
POSITION ID: 60019637 ( Peromnes 7, Paterson D1)
CLOSING DATE : 10 April 2025
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To efficiently manage programmes from conception to transmission and ensure that stated outcomes are optimally achieved according to the specific channel mandate and in compliance with the editorial code of conduct.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide input into the development of SABC Sport Production Strategy in alignment with the corporate strategy
- Develop and implement operational plans, business plans and budgets for production activities.
- Provide strategic directions to the business unit in terms of achieving the sport production strategy.
- Conceptualize programme ideas and evaluate proposals in conjunction with Programming.
- Manage, give guidance and monitor Sport Production plan for the GM’s approval broadcast.
- Quality control of all internally/externally produced Sport material that attracts target audiences.
- Establish quality industry benchmarks.
- Initiate new projects in order to produce viable products for channel target viewers.
- Assist management in the identification of relevant local and international Content.
- Ensure delivery of quality Sport content that attract target audiences and adhere to the editorial code of conduct and legal compliance
- Ensure that the content is in-line with the National Governments curriculum, Outcomes Based education and National Development Plan where applicable.
- Manage Sport Production and action all set requirements per program to ensure that stated objectives are achieved in conjunction with Marketing and sales.
- Determine the success and impact of Sport programmes through regular research and feedback on ratings and audience share.
- Oversee the process of programme production from inception to delivery.
- Interact with and manage relations with Sporting federation, sponsors, the public, clients and project partners.
- Conduct or commission research content in order to produce quality programmes for viewers and target audiences.
- Assess the venue is preparation for production.
- Capacitate the internal and external stakeholder about the editorial code of conduct and monitor compliance thereof.
- Check the performance of the latest sport technology and make recommendation for procurement in conjunction with Media Technology Infrastructure.
- Execute administrative procedures necessary for the smooth running of the business unit.
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports.
- Prepare, manage, and cost effectively control and implement of the Sport production budget.
- Manage and monitor timeous authorisation of payments, complying with SABC policies (Independent Contractor and additional work, logistical Arrangement).
- Proper utilization of the budget by monitoring & reporting expenditure.
- Contract and manage performance of direct and indirect report in accordance with Organizational policy and procedures.
- Direct, manage, control and develop staff.
- Allocate responsibilities and scheduling for internal and external staff
- Manage adequate staffing for workload and effective leadership.
- Effective briefing, debriefing and communication with production staff.
- Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members.
- Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff inclusive of internship programmes
- Individual coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure all stakeholders participate in programme planning.
- Ensure stakeholder and sponsorship commitments are met.
- Interact with and assist in managing relations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Handling of enquiries and complaints.
- Advice platforms on programme duration
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies / Journalism / Broadcasting/ Post Production Degree (NQF 7)
- 6 years’ experience in Production of which 3 years in a Sport Production Environment on a Supervisory level
- Understanding Digital / Online Broadcasting Media
- Sound understanding of audience demographics
- Understanding of broadcasting regulations and legislations.
- Excellent command of both written and spoken language.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of Television/Radio production processes and systems.
- Experience in planning, budgeting and executing special broadcast and project.
- Strategic thinking and ability to improvise and innovate.
- Good, “sound” knowledge of and interest in broadcast developments, trends and technologies, including the media industry.
- Understanding of Financial Management and policies.
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
- Strong teamwork and leadership capabilities
Senior Reporter – Parliament
Position: Senior Reporter – Parliament
Division: News & Current Affairs
Report Line: Editor- Parliament
Position ID: 60018807
Scale code: 401 (Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)
CLOSING DATE: 08 April 2025
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive political news and current affars content that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Conceptualise and produce parliament news and current affairs content across platforms in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
• Keep abreast of parliament news/events/developments and their relevance to South Africa.
• Present weekly diary of proposed stories to the editor.
• Conduct interviews and provide depth and comprehensive treatment on stories for SABC News broacasting and digital publishing platforms.
• Provide story leads to the editor, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
• Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated stories.
• Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content.
• Live tweet coverage of rolling news events and stories.
• Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
• Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories.
• Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth.
• Contribute audio-visual and textual features and news items to digital news platforms.
• Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.
• Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles.
• Work with relevant think tanks and universities to enrich news production.
• Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest.
• Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all platforms.
• Work closely with the video journalist to ensure visuals and interviews are of the highest standard.
• Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard.
• Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
• Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News
REQUIREMENTS:
• National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Media Studies – NQF 6/7 or relevant studies.
• 8-years’ proven experience in field reporting, 3 of which must be specific focus on parliament news coverage.
• Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform is a must.
• A well-established digital media presence.
• Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of television news and current affairs production processes and systems.
• Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
• Clear broadcast voice.
• Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
• Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS).
• Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
Librarian (GP)
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PLEASE NOTE CLOSING DATE: 07 APRIL 2025
DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY (GP)
POSITION: LIBRARIAN
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION LIBRARY
SCALE CODE: 404 (Paterson C1, Peronmes 11)
REPORT LINE: SECTIONAL LEAD: INFORMATION LIBRARY
POSITION ID: 60018728
CLOSING DATE: 07 APRIL 2025
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide a basic but effective and user-friendly information service to internal and external clients.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide information to internal/external clients
- Daily circulation control (borrowing of books) on Inmagic Genie – issue and return books on Inmagic Genie. Knowledge of the DB/Text system to update borrower’s data
- Sourcing quotations and purchasing of books
- Assist with interlibrary loans
- Maintaining the Inmagic Genie databases, by doing regular data cleansing
- Liaise with internal and external clients and Identify client needs
- Compile monthly statistics
- Basic multi-skilling across the Information Library sections and multi-tasking to maintain an effective Library
- Adhere to SABC Media Libraries SOPs, SABC Archive Policy, SLA’s, South African Broadcasting Act, South African National Archival Act and industry best practice
- Assist with special projects
- Digitization and computerization of library content as per strategy
- Requests executed according to library standards & media library service excellence charter
- Archiving friendly storage environment at all times
- Effectively maintain the scanner system (Newbase System)
- Create user-friendly manuals for the Newbase System
- OCR of articles – prepare articles for exporting to the Intranet for easy retrieval by the clients
- Index articles according to the contents with keywords, topics and sub-topics
- Regular data cleansing of indexed records on the Newbase system
- Create new keyword when necessary
- Provide an information service and assist clients with telephonic requests
- Handle information requests within legal limitations to internal and external clients
- Fax or email information to clients
- Build a good working relationship with different departments within the SABC as well as with external clients
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Information Science Degree (NQF Level 7)
- One year’s library experience i.e cataloguing, providing of information , library computerization and information retrieval systems
- Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external clients on all levels
- Ability to work in a team
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of current affairs
- Knowledge of information retrieval systems
- Knowledge and understanding of library services best practices
- Knowledge and understanding of library developments and trends
- Knowledge and understanding of information systems
- Knowledge of relevant subject discipline
- Knowledge and understanding of cataloguing standards
- Knowledge and understanding of broadcast standards
- Wide general knowledge
Technical Operator
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DIVISION: TECHNOLOGY ( AUCKLAND PARK )
DEPARTMENT: RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY
POSITION: TECHNICAL OPERATOR
POSITION ID: 60018984
SCALE CODE: 404 ( Peromnes 11, Paterson C1)
REPORTS TO: SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
CLOSING DATE : 07 April 2025
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order setup/prepare/record and
playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available
facilities/ equipment.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Opex contributions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability.
- Minor Capex contribution to ensure new requirements are addressed.
- Agreed % of targets met; Agreed % of resources, equipment and facility availability.
- Above average rating of SLA.
- Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports.
- Adhere to service delivery standards.
- Execute operational production requirements.
- Operate facility equipment.
- Mic placements as per SOP.
- Record drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams.
- Assist in recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards.
- Assist in monitoring of sound quality during recordings to ensure compliance with broadcast
standards.
- Monitor for schedule changes as per customer request.
- Monitor sound/video quality to broadcast standards.
- Record distributions in line with archiving best practice.
- Setup mix-minus.
- Operating digital playout systems.
- Basic Audio/Visual manipulation of final mix, performed in accordance with customer
requirements & broadcast standards (if necessary).
- On time delivery of production material, within scope & within specifications
- Report and escalate risk findings.
- Ensure adherence to OHS and compliance with SABC Company Policies & Procedures.
- 95% of assets verified annually.
- Responsible control of all SABC Broadcast assets.
- Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
- Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request.
- Provide basic operational assistance & guidance to customers/users.
- 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).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Sound Engineering Certificate (1 year & above) or Film/Video Technology or Relevant
Qualification.
- Advantage: Sound Engineering Diploma (3 years) (NQF Level 6).
- Driver’s License: C1 (Code 10) with PDP.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in broadcast environment with relevant experience in Digital
Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- 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.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle conflict.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and shifts to sustain 24/7 on-air facility environment.
Human Resources Business Partner
Human Resources Business Partner (FIXED TERM CONTRACT-12 MONTHS)
Report Line : Head HRBP
Division : Human Resources
Scale Code : 900 ( Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)
Position ID : 60023500
CLOSING DATE : 06 APRIL 2025
Reporting to the Head: HRBP: to partner with and provide HR services, advice and support to the relevant Division in order to establish and implement HR strategies that foster the organization and people development for them.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY (STRATEGY ALIGNMENT)
- Supports the implementation of people agenda within the department or business unit under the leadership of HRBP Head.
- Contribute to the execution of the people plan and implementation of the People Strategies that attract, develop and retain employees.
- Analyses Divisional business plans and determines their implication on the business units HR programmes and practices.
- Using the divisional knowledge obtained, assesses current HR practices and programmes for relevance and impact.
- Determines whether or not to continue, amend or discontinue with such programmes and practices and which new HR initiatives are required.
- Proposes a plan of action, obtain approval and buy-in, designs and/or source solutions and facilitate implementation and follow-up on results.
MANAGE TALENT ATTRACTION AND RETENTION PROCESS
- Identify the vacancy, check whether the vacant position is funded and critical. Then, complete the Request to Employ and engage the line manager.
- Submit advert to HRSSC for advertising (internal and or external)
- Conduct final short-listing with line manager.
- Ensure that interviews are scheduled.
- Develop interview questionnaire guidelines and decision matrix in conjunction with line manager and conduct the interviews and assessment
- Compile interview report
- Facilitate the qualification and background check.
- Make employment offer
- On-boarding and engagement packs to the successful candidate
- Provide guidance and advice to line manager on the recruitment processes
- Advise line manager on the remuneration directive guidelines to attract and retain incumbents.
- Pro-actively address client needs on all human resources matters
- Make the counter offer to retain the incumbents where possible
- identify short, medium and long term resourcing issues; engage clients on new roles, replacement and recruitment and retention strategies
COLLABORATING WITH LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION OF EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
- Identify and recommend training needs, gaps and interventions
- Ensure that division and each employee submit Personal Development Plans
- Facilitate the implementation of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP)
- Advise and facilitate the divisional specific training needs, and all relevant training interventions
- Collaborate with organizational effectiveness, employee relations and remuneration colleagues to ensure efficient delivery within customer base.
- Advice, manage, and facilitate grievances and outcomes of the disciplinary matters.
- Educate and advise managers, staff on adherence to HR processes, policies, rules and legislation.
COLLABORATE AND COORDINATION OF ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES & REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
- Advise and educate employees on wellness services
- Management of employee referrals to wellness
- Monitor the progress of the employees
- Contribute toward the implementation of wellness programmes within the division.
- Update and compile the EE plan, reports and presentations.
- Advise line on implementing divisional micro-plan EE targets.
- Advise on the process and procedure of job evaluation
- Complete the job evaluation request form with the line manager.
- Coordinate the process of developing job profiles.
- Check and ensure that the supporting documents are attached for evaluation.
- Request for creation for posts in conjunction with line manager.
- Facilitate and coordinate the process of review of the organisational structure.
- Facilitate the implementation of human resources projects
- Implement performance based culture intervention within the business unit.
- Advice and coach business unit on Performance Management, contracting and reviews.
- Capacitate business unit on performance management process.
- Facilitate and advice on dealing with non-performance matters and dispute arising from performance management review.
- To manage a change management ethos and understanding within the division, providing support to management with a rapidly changing media environment
- Understand and champion the business of being a strategic business partner
- Advise on the remuneration scale code and benefits
- Advise on the remuneration related process and policy.
- Provide advice on the medical aid contributions, group life and pension.
- Provide advice on the following e.g. commemorative fund, best funeral scheme, and long service awards.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE AND HR ANALYTICS
- Facilitate the termination of employment
- Coordinate and action relocation/ transfers of employees i.e. allowance payment.
- Facilitate the compliance and completing declaration of business interest(s) on SAP.
- Prepare and submit inputs into human resource monthly reports
- Keep abreast of changes within labour legislation to ensure the correct application of labour law
- Keep abreast of human resources practices in order to provide a one-stop professional human resource service
- Uses HR technology and systems (SAP) to extract relevant HR data for line management to make better decisions on workforce issues/matters
- Compile and presents meaningful HR reports through interpretation, comparisons and trend analyses
- Oversees the process of ensuring data integrity of HR system
- Conduct and analyse exit interviews with suggestions on improvement to line management.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Drive the research, design and development of HR initiatives in support of the HR strategy, using expert knowledge of the client area
- Partner with Business to execute business-specific HR strategies
- Trusted and works effectively with all stakeholders to improve effectiveness across all HR function
- Partner with HR Services and the Centres of Expertise to ensure seamless HR service for Management, Labour and Employees
- Influence the adherence to HR policies and procedures through effective support to the business
- Contribute meaningfully in divisional quarterly scheduled BULCs
- Formulate strong partnerships with business to manage any under-performance and dealing with ad-hoc employee relations issues.
- Collaborate with relevant HR Specialists to identify, enhance and promote best practices aimed at forming an effective HR service.
- Guiding people to address SABC Processes & Policies : Understand employee opinions and anticipate their needs and concerns
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- National Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Human Resources or related discipline
- Membership of SABPP and IPM will be a recommendation
EXPERIENCE
- 3 to 5 Years and more relevant experience in human resource Management
- Experience in working in an unionised environment
KNOWLEDGE
- Human Resources Information System
- South African employment/labour legislation and related regulatory frameworks
- Human resources governance, principles, rules, processes and procedures.
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of HR theories and best practices regarding behavioural drivers for improving and sustaining working relationship;
- Thorough understanding and capability in Individual, Team and Organisational Development processes.
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of Emotive, Behavioural and Leadership Development processes.
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of labour relations, coaching, counselling and mentoring theories and best practices, as well as methodologies.
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of Conflict Resolution Processes, (facilitation, mediation, arbitration of individual, team and unions) techniques and feedback.
- Working knowledge of the legislative framework governing human resource practices in the country.
Producer
POSITION: Producer
DIVISION: Sport – Video Entertainment
REPORT LINE: Executive Producer – Sport
SCALE CODE: 403 ( Peromnes 10, Paterson C2)
POSITION ID: 60019649
CLOSING DATE: 06 April 2025
READVERTISEMENT
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To plan, co-ordinate and produce live and magazine sport content / events of high quality in accordance with SABC editorial guidelines and standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Prepare production and broadcast plans
- Conceptualise programme ideas with production teams.
- Oversee the process of production from inception to delivery.
- Recces and sport facilities visits.
- Arrange and oversee production planning sessions.
- Facilitate and coordinate running orders.
- Produce, edit inserts, package and finalise programmes
- Lead production process and oversee the logistical and admin through delegation duties.
- Brief and debrief editorial, production and technical meetings (on air talent).
- Oversee on the schedule, work and freelance payments.
- Provide report after production highlighting challenges and achievements.
- Attend all meetings with the production team.
- Communicate with other producers, Operations/logistics, marketing, scheduling and director productions.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholder.
- Adhere to SABC policies, broadcasting standard, editorial code etc.
- Execute necessary administrative procedures effectively for the smooth running of the production.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree or Diploma in Journalism or sport management or equivalent qualification
(NQF 6 /NQF 7)
- 2- 3 years working experience in broadcasting environment.
- Knowledge of other editing software.
- Understanding of different sporting code/specs.
- Understanding of broadcasting formats
Senior Video Journalist (North West)
Position id: 60019101
Scale code: 402 ( Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)
Reporting Line: Assignment Editor
CLOSING DATE : 06 April 2025
Main purpose of the position:
To deliver stories of the highest audiovisual quality in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and in fulfilment of public mandate obligations.
Key Accountabilities:
- Support the implementation of the SABC News and Current Affairs operational plan for the unit.
- Support and coordinate live facilities for transmission and ensure smooth broadcasts when required.
- Edit stories as per assignment and ensure the highest quality output.
- Film, process and deliver visuals of highest editorial quality for broadcast and publishing.
- Process all raw and edited material for archiving in Auckland Park.
- Apply well-considered editorial discretion in the treatment of visuals for stories in line with the editorial governance framework.
- Brainstorm and discuss story angles with reporting journalists ahead of coverage
- Advise the reporting journalist on the most compelling visuals of the story.
- Edit packages for news/current affairs as required and in line with SABC editorial prescripts.
- Stay abreast of news developments.
- Ensure all copy and visuals adhere to the editorial codes of conduct and SABC specified standards.
- Deliver video content to digital news platforms as required.
- Research and explore new trends in video journalism, editorial and technical, to enhance output quality.
- Take good care of assigned assets for use in reporting such as the camera and ancillary equipment, ensuring it is always safe and secured.
- Use assigned resources efficiently and cost effectively.
- Immediately alert the editor/line manager to any damaged or broken equipment.
- Provide a scripted-to-visuals copy when necessary.
- Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and TV news and current affairs style guide etc.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Minimise risk of loss or damage.
Requirements:
- National Diploma (NQF6)/Degree (NQF7) in journalism, Media Studies, or equivalent qualification with specific focus on videography.
- 8 years’ proven experience in a news gathering environment, 6 of which must be in video journalism.
- Field reporting experience would be an added advantage.
- Reasonable ability to script to visuals would be an advantage.
- Demonstrable off-site video-editing experience
- Understanding of different role players within broadcasting landscape.
- Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of news and current Affairs production processes.
- Extensive knowledge of the relevant systems and broadcasting operations.
- Creative thinking and ability to innovate.
- Excellent news judgement and editorial acumen.
- Excellent eyesight.
- Good photographic sense.
- Physical fitness to carry equipment and manage it.
- Ability to work under pressure, and irregular hours.
- Willingness to work on Outside Broadcasts (OBs) and Special Projects/Broadcasts.
Senior Reporter – International Desk
SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
Position: Senior Reporter (International Desk)
Division: News & Current Affairs
Report Line: Editor International News
Position ID: 60021427
Scale code: 401 (Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)
CLOSING DATE: 03 APRIL 2025
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To identify, initiate, investigate, research, and produce incisive international news and current affars content that is fair, accurate and compelling in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and the public broadcasting mandate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Conceptualise and produce international news and current affairs content across platforms in accordance with SABC News editorial objectives and public mandate.
• Keep abreast of international news/events/developments and their relevance to South Africa.
• Present weekly diary of proposed stories to the editor.
• Conduct interviews and provide depth and comprehensive treatment on stories for SABC News broacasting and digital publishing platforms.
• Provide story leads to the editor, break evidence-based stories, and coordinate interviews for various news platforms as required.
• Attend diary meetings and contribute to editorial discussions on self-initiated stories.
• Conduct primary investigations for original, incisive, and compelling content.
• Live tweet coverage of rolling news events and stories.
• Ensure that all treatment of stories adheres to the SABC Editorial Policies, BCCSA and Press Codes as all other broadcast regulations and policies.
• Ensure balance and appropriate contextualisation of stories.
• Support themed coverage and special productions with background information for depth and breadth.
• Contribute audio-visual and textual features and news items to digital news platforms.
• Ensure appropriate and audience-friendly visualisation of any numerical and textual data.
• Employ evidence-based insights to generate ground-breaking story ideas and angles.
• Work with relevant think tanks and universities to enrich news production.
• Contribute to panel discussions on matters of journalistic and editorial interest.
• Collaborate with specialist researchers to deliver content-rich stories for all platforms.
• Work closely with the video journalist to ensure visuals and interviews are of the highest standard.
• Work closely with the video editor to ensure the insert is edited to ensure a product of the highest standard.
• Perform post-production tasks as required, including but not limited to, ensuring the transcribing, editing and final mixing of the story.
• Be a reputable and trustworthy representative of SABC News
REQUIREMENTS:
• National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism/Media Studies – NQF 6/7 or relevant studies.
• 8-years’ proven experience in field reporting, 3 of which must be specific focus on international news coverage.
• Proven ability to produce for more than one broadcasting platform is a must.
• A well-established digital media presence.
• Proven track record of exceptional of journalistic performance.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of television news and current affairs production processes and systems.
• Advanced understanding of public broadcasting principles and obligations
• Clear broadcast voice.
• Ability to work under pressure, irregular hours and tight deadlines is essential.
• Advance computer skills (Microsoft, Internet, Dalet/Audacity, and ENPS).
• Exceptional news sense and editorial judgement.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of SABC Editorial Policies, broadcast legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
Manager: Marketing (Sport)
MARKETING MANAGER: SPORT
Reporting line : Head: Marketing
Division : Corporate Affairs and Marketing
Scale Code : 130 (Peromnes 6, Paterson D2)
Position ID : 60017582
Closing Date: 01 April 2025
Reporting to Head Marketing: Platforms and Channels : To develop marketing strategy to attract and retain specific audiences and increase market share in order for Sales to maximise revenue.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE MARKETING STRATEGY
- Develop and implement strategic marketing and brand plans, in order to retain and increase current market share.
- Develop and implement trade and consumer strategy.
- Develop the business case for the implementation of marketing strategy.
- Identify marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining market, competitors’ share, and competitors’ advantages and weaknesses; forecasting projected business.
- Improve programme marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalising on market opportunities.
- BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
- Communicate and sustain rapport with all media houses to ensure effective publicity of the station.
- Develop and Present to internal and external stakeholder to enhance communication, awareness and buy-in
- Obtain market share by planning, developing, implementing and evaluating advertising, merchandising, publicity and trade and consumer promotion programs.
- Interact with the internal service providers and ensure alignment to specific marketing strategy.
- Manage, maintain and expand customer relationships, exploit specific needs, anticipate and explore new opportunities.
- Collect, analyse and present marketing information to management.
- Synergise and provide information to Sales & Marketing for trade marketing purposes.
- Interaction with Sport sales to ensure that product campaign runs smoothly and is on time for on- air production.
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- Plan, determine, manage and ensure cost-effective utilisation of marketing budget.
- Identify and exploit alternative revenue streams.
- Accountable for all Marketing related events and execution thereof.
- LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures
- Manage adequate staffing for workload and effective leadership (leave Management).
- Effective briefing and communication with department staff
- Personal Development Plans (PDP) for all staff members
- Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff
- Individual coaching and mentoring conducted on an on-going basis to meet performance needs
- Transfer of skills in line with succession planning best practice to the team.
- REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports (CSI and Digital)
- Post campaign and events analysis reports
- Maintain and update the electronic and manual filling system
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication or related disciplines (NQF7)
EXPERIENCE
- 6 Years’ experience in Marketing and Events of which 3 years should be on Supervisory Level.
KNOWLEDGE
- Understand of policy, SOP and procedures relating radio industry
- Stay abreast of industry trends.
- Development of strategy
- Understanding Public finance Management Act
- Understanding of Marketing
- Basic understanding of Sports industry
- Understanding of digital platforms
- Driving License
We wish you all the best with your applications
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