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Senior Technical Operator: Western Cape

POSITION:                         SENIOR TECHNICAL OPERATOR WESTERN CAPE

DIVISION:                          TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT:                  RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS 

POSITION ID:                     60018356

SCALE CODE:                   404

REPORTS TO:                   SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS 

CLOSING DATE: 16 April 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Operational support to Broadcast Clients (internal and external) in order to plan/setup/prepare/record and playout of broadcast material in support of all platforms with expected standards and available facilities/ equipment

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute 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 Plans
• Opex involvement to input into the project scope development
• Participate in Capex project and system execution and operational workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• Contributions of Minor Capex & Opex inputs into departmental budget
• Opex contribution to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
• Assist the Specialist with marketable Sound/Video skills ensuring alternative Revenue Streams, eg CD Artists Recording, Font of House, Webinars, External Live Broadcasts, etc as per external tariff list
• 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
• Adhere to service delivery standards
• Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (broadcast, recording, production and post production), non-conformance & flagging of potential risks with provided solutions/mitigations
• Coordinate operational production requirements
• Setup, test and operate facility equipment
• Record as per SOP music/choir and liaise with the music producer and/or conductor; for church recording laisse with the church representative and/or the priest; and for documentary/ speech recording liaise with the station producers).
• Setup and operate camera and Live View for News and external broadcasts
• Understanding of mic placements and industry best practises.
• In the field recordings, mixing and front-of-house for all audio requirements
• Record multi-layered drama productions with FX, music and different audio streams
• Perform recordings in accordance with customer requirements and broadcast standards
• 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
• 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
• Setup and operate Broadcast Communication conferencing with multi-layer contributions
• 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
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Effective control of all assets falling within area of control and outside broadcasts.
• Customers served in operational proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Maintain 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)
• Ad-hoc operational presentation and training (In-house) provided on an ongoing basis

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 5 years’ experience in broadcast environment, minimum of 3 years on Operator level with relevant experience in Digital Sound & Video within live, production and post production environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• 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

Principal Technician (Eastern Cape) 

Principal Technician Eastern Cape
Reporting line:    Sectional Lead: Technical Services 
Division:              Technology 
Scale Code:         401 (Peromnes 8, Paterson CU)
Position ID:          60018247

CLOSING DATE: 16 APRIL 2025

MAIN PURPOSE
Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to design, 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.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

•    Contribute and provide (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
•    Interpretation of tactical needs to enhance and promote technology infrastructures and customer user requirements and specifications
•    Investigate and interpret business requirements in accordance to functional requirements workflows and international best  practises

MANAGED PROJECT

•    Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development,
•    Provide in Capex Project with designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementations plans, integration system implementations,               commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
•    Design innovative solutions and plan of in-area system projects with implementation and monitoring to their completion on-time and within             constraints

FINANCE MOTIVATIONS
•    Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations
•    Accurate calculation and submission of 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 maintenance matrix planning submissions to develop system and equipment life/cycle
•    Long-term Capex motivational planning submissions
•    Opex budget input to ensure adequate funds budgeting for future Financial Fiscal
•    Asset management control; oversight of tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy

MANAGED OPERATIONAL PERFOMANCE

•    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
•    Set service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them
•    Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required
•    Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (maintenance and tasks), 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
•    Design, plan and control the delivery of technical tasks and projects to their completion on time & within agreed  specifications
•    Ongoing monitoring with preventative and corrective deliverables in accordance with overall maintenance plans for all the areas
•    Prevention of re-occurring faults and less than agreed fault target
•    Set service delivery standards and lead the team to achieve them

SYSTEMS SUPPORT AND MAINTANCES

•    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
•    Ensure virus free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems
•    Establish and sustain compatibility & integration between all digital systems
•    Ongoing assessment of system functionality through logs & system checks
•    Proper analysis of daily fault reports to identify & address non-compliance
•    Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software
•    Prevent re-occurring issues and workflow processes with the design of innovative solutions
•    Monitor and control compliance with agreed planned & preventative maintenance schedule
•    Monthly controlled digital equipment and systems failover tests to promote reliable system resilience and ensure full functional, reliable and           backup recovery is sustained at all times
•    Daily analysis of report logs and equipment against checklist to determine system health/ availability to identify and proactively correct non-           compliance
•    Monthly report of maintenance, system integrity and health of digital systems
•    Daily/ Monthly backup of all system data in line with Broadcast Continuity
•    Ensure Compliance of maintenance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and digital system requirements
•    Development of checklists to promote proactive system health checks to ensure preventative and corrective initiatives
•    Quarterly review and update of all technical documentation
•    Design, update and monitor workflow drawing and technical drawing accuracy    
•    Daily shift and monthly reporting of faults, tasks, risks, red flag escalations and status progress of deliverables
•    Design and assist (when required) with rigging of facilities, ensuring the efficient and effective functionality and  subsequently dismantling of           the complete infrastructure without existing facility disruptions (For OB facilities safe return to  the SABC base).
•    Support (when required) all Outside Broadcast infrastructure in order to operate and adhere to technical, operational and  safety                             specifications, maximising the utilisation of facilities and resources for successful recording, production and  broadcast

ENGINEERING

•    Driving of all preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve          facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability
•    Designing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in consultation with digital partners to create resolutions

GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE
•    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 & procedure
•    Compliance with OEM software licenses
•    SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
•    Design and implement a working Disaster Recovery Plan for the facilities/section to manage all potential broadcast failures
•    Provide relevant information to both external and internal auditors for all audit engagements 
•    Resolve and implement internal and external Audit recommendations
•    Technical SCM support for project process (Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee)
•    Adjust to ensure compliance in according with Enterprise Broadcast Architecture Framework (EBAF), broadcast standards (e.g. DVB, SMPTE,       IEEE,  EBU), ISO’s and customer requirements
•    Compliance of maintenance with manufacturer specifications & system requirements

ASSET MANAGEMENT
•    95% of assets verified annually
•    Initiate & coordinate annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)

MANAGED CUSTOMER SERVICE
•    Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
•    Monitor 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
•    Technical support and advice of customers re facilities, workflows and operations
•    Internal and external client liaison regarding technical compliance
•    Regular OEM engagements to understand current and future based needs, thereby providing expert innovative measures and solutions to all       aspects of  broadcast environment

MANAGED INDIVIDUAL & TEAM
•    Compliance with performance management policies and procedures
•    Performance agreements with manager annually
•    Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly)
•    Individual technical training, coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual team members needs
•    Technical training in accordance with SABC best practice guide
•    Assist individuals development to set standards
•    Assist individual with Career Development Plan (CDP)
•    Contribute and assist in some managerial/ supervision activities, i.e. (Acting Capacity; Represent the department at some meetings, technical       or operational administration)

QUALIFICATIONS
•    3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology)               (NQF6)
•    IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+)

 
EXPERIENCE
•    Minimum 7 years’ experience in Technical broadcast environment, of the 7 years a minimum of 3 years as Senior Technician level in technical       maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services within a Broadcast Environment 

KNOWLEDGE
 Advanced/ Expert Knowledge of:
•    Assemble a personal computer and peripherals from modules 
•    Component level repairs; Installations and repairs of fault components
•    Calibration of broadcasting equipment
•    Apply the principles of trouble shooting for single user and multi-user computer operating systems 
•    Ability to develop and perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting
•    Ability to design and implement contingencies, back-up strategies and develop their implementations. 
•    Shift and system fault bypass competency for direct on-air emergencies and support
•    Designing, upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software
•    Technical & Operational Support, advice and consultation
•    Performing and guiding Preventative & Corrective Maintenance of Equipment/Facilities
•    Facilitating Broadcast Operational and Technical Training
•    Project Implementation 
•    instrumentation including the maintenance and repairs to broadcast test and measurement equipment
•    In-depth understanding and application of broadcast and production television fundamentals, including 
•    analogue and digital, radio and television systems, metadata, audio and video (DTT, OTT and VOD Impact)
•    System analysis which is defined as being able to visualise individual components within the system to determine fault using broadcast chain          knowledge 
•    Operations of broadcast equipment
•    Switching and routing of audio and video signals
•    Technical/ Operational Administration, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports
•    Expert knowledge, experience and skills pertaining to the digital systems within the broadcast environment, involving Broadcast Media                    Servers, Studios, Non-linear Craft Editing, Tape Machines and Quality Control
•    Systems, automation systems, integrations between systems, On-Air Playout and Graphics systems.
•    A comprehensive understanding of analogue and digital television standards, file and on-line streaming formats and acquisition formats. 
•    Ability to repair, configuring/ set-up, test and operate broadcast equipment.
•    Advanced knowledge and experience of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Windows Domains.
•    Advanced knowledge and experience of network administration; Active Directory, user and resource; setting up policies to restrict user                   intervention.
•    Ability to design, plan, setup, control, repairs, maintain, configure and install new and existing Local Area 
•    Networks. This includes: domain administration – Active directory software; Domain name system (DNS) software, Database/s; Security etc.
•    Ability to setup and maintain the broadcast Windows Domain/s which includes the deployment of windows patches, Service Packs and the             deployment of anti-virus software thereby mitigating the risk on the Broadcast
•    The ability to tighten security with users and resources setting up policies and by isolating the broadcast network
•    Ability to perform, plan, control and implement maintenance, modifications and installations of new and existing systems and technical                   equipment; hardware and software. 
•    Ability to setup and manage LUNs in storage/backup technologies such as SAN, NAS, LTO etc.
•    Ability to plan and setup contingencies and apply back-up strategies and develop their implementations, within the digital environment to               ensure quick recovery and reduced on-air failures, i.e. data backup and disaster recovery.
•    Apply the principles of trouble shooting for single user and multi-user computer operating systems 
•    Mechanical installations and repairs of fault components (e.g. replacing hardware, or components -repairs).
•    Ability to do Hardware and Software support for Servers and the necessary experience to use the tools thereby ensuring adherence to                   technical specifications and optimal delivery of performance to achieve the requirements. 
•    Advanced knowledge & understanding of system, workflow process diagrams used for planning, setting up studios and or networks and                 facility as per as- built drawings and diagrams.
•    Ability to setup and perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting
     Designing, upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software
•    Technical & Operational consultation for Support/ Advice
•    Installations and repairs of faulty components (e.g. replacing hardware, components repairs).
•    Ability to guide and mentor team members and junior staff and share knowledge. 
•    Ability to develop and facilitate training materials, procedures and train technical team and users in the proper use of hardware or software.
•    User Broadcast Operational and Technical Training
•    Ability to translate technical terms, workflows and provide support, advice and consultation to clients, in order to provide technological and             operational solutions.
•    Ability to maintain close working relationships with internal and external service providers and OEM, in order to ensure optimal delivery on             facilities innovations, migrations, needs and requirements.
•    Ability to draft, plan and implement projects.
•    Ability to write Technical/ Operational reports, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports etc.

•    Expert knowledge, experience & understanding of digital platforms of Media servers with Automation and Control.

•     Allowing the knowledgebase to cover new emerging technologies, using various operating systems;

•    Ability to develop strategies and implement future innovation to enable, improve and enhance technological workflows and platforms.
•    Advanced knowledge & understanding of audio & video distribution and contribution systems and routing 
•    Advanced knowledge & understanding of relevant internal (EBAF) and international standards (e.g. DVB, SMPTE, IEEE, EBU, ISO).
•    Develop, plan and provide Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
•    Advanced knowledge, experience & understanding of broadcast facility design, system integrations aligned with international best practices
•    Knowledge & understanding of relevant Company policies /procedures
•    Knowledge, understanding & application for office administrational tasks and communications

Technician x 2

DIVISION:                            TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT:                   RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY

POSITION:                       TECHNICIAN X2 KZN

POSITION ID:                      60022219, 60022350      

SCALE CODE:                     900

REPORTING LINE:             SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

CLOSING DATE: 16 APRIL 2025

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

• Opex motivation submissions to ensure maintenance and systems sustainability
• Minor Capex motivation submissions to ensure new requirements are addressed
• Asset management tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy
• Participate in Capex Project system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions
• 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
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports with findings and repairs
• 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 support to users in order to reduce downtime
• Correct configuration & testing of digital equipment to ensure less than agreed % of technical on-air faults
• Ensure functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems
• Follow up reported faults
• Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software 
• Daily/ Monthly proactive system health checks against checklist & replacement of faulty components
• Report and escalate risk findings  
• 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 application to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity
• Assist in the execution of a working Disaster Recovery Plan
• 95% of assets verified annually
• Assist with annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan)
• Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner
• Maintain compliance of services rendered with customer request
• Provide basic technical 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

• 3-year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6)
• Advantage A+ and N+

Reporter/Producer (Production Desk /Planning)

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

INTERNSHIPS

Position Title    : Reporter/Producer (Production Desk /Planning)
Provinces    : Gauteng (Johannesburg) 
Division     : News and Currant Affairs
Position ID     : 60023421; 60023422

CLOSING DATE: 16 APRIL 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To identify, initiate, research, investigate, plan and record relevant audio-visual material for Radio, TV and Digital / Online stories that are complex in nature and to produce News and Current Affairs reports and stories that are fair, accurate and compelling for the target audiences.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•    Initiate and cover stories as assigned.
•    Provide quality scripts and clear voice-overs, including on-air broadcasts.
•    Research, investigate and break stories.
•    Give informative and well-researched input in live crossings and packaged content / stories.
•    Check facts, accuracy and quality of stories / content.
•    Set up and record interviews.
•    Meet story and broadcast deadlines.
•    Keep abreast of news events / developments.
•    Obtain broadcast quality audio-visuals and photographs for publication / posting, using relevant recording equipment, including smart phone.
•    Adhere to South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s licence conditions and regulations, the BCCSA and Press Council codes of conduct, including rulings, SABC News’ editorial policy, News and Current Affairs style-guide, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

•    NQF 6 Diploma in Journalism/Media Studies or relevant studies
•    Proficiency in the broadcast language (read, write, and speak)
•    Understand current media trends and developments and also use / engage in multi-media platforms professionally
•    Good general knowledge
•    Computer literacy
•    Ability to interact with and manage different stakeholders

Producer Drama: Lesedi FM

Intern Producer Drama – Lesedi FM  (Bloemfontein)

Reporting line   : Programs Manager   

Division             : PBS Radio

Position ID        : 60022108

Region              : Free State

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGY

• Make input in the development of plans for the drama department, in line with station strategy and priorities.
• Workshop administrative staff, production teams, drama actors, script writers, quality assurers and authors on strategic objectives and priorities of the radio station or business unit.
•  Liaise with various internal (i.e. Sales and Marketing, Finance, Audience Research) and external content providers to ensure radio drama objectives are met.
• Liaise with Market Intelligence and utilize other research sources to enhance the quality and relevance of radio dramas, and ensure that the station’s drama themes respond to audience needs at all times.
• Help to develop station’s Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and ensure sign off with internal and external stakeholders and monitor execution.
• Conduct continuous reviews of products, markets and revenue opportunities in order to meet strategic objectives and ensure competitiveness.
• Develop a multi- platform media approach for the department and ensure the drama series or soapies live longer by extending them to digital platforms.
• Develop teasers and promos for each drama before it goes on air and create public engagement and listener feedback sessions.

2.  BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Assess submitted scripts for suitability and provide feedback timeously to the writers.
• Provide creative guidance and process mapping to drama authors, scriptwriters in order to develop drama scripts that are suitable for production and broadcast.
• Provide guidance, support and monitor new writing talent in the development of their scripts (external Clients).
• Make meaningful amendments to scripts and do quality assurance.
• Generate and develop ideas for possible commissioning of scripts for special calendar events, commemorations and special broadcasts.
• Manage and monitor the casting of appropriate talent for productions of the highest creative quality for plays and serials
• Direct actors in the pursuit of obtaining the best possible performances for the given recording and narration of the storyline.
• Guide and advise technical personnel in the choice and use of sound effects and recording techniques.
• Guide the editing process to arrive at a production of excellent technical quality.
• Monitor and facilitate the creativity of new ideas and innovative ways of achieving desired results.
• Do impact assessment of the storyline and public feedback sessions frequently to improve on the quality of actors, storyline, scripting and messaging in the drama

3. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Adhere to regulations and broadcast legislation i.e. ICASA compliance, Broadcasting Act etc.
• Monitor and report on the operational risks and compliance matters.
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Ensure compliance with Copyright Act.
• Adhere to SABC editorial code, ICASA regulations and applicable policies.
• Manage contacts and networks and maintain confidentiality of writers’ intellectual property.

4. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Engage constantly with content providers internally and external to be able to develop detailed briefs for script writers and drama authors to achieve good quality productions in line with the station’s objectives.
• Oversee public feedback engagements and respond to complaints and recommendations.
• Liaise with Commercial Enterprises and Business Development around drama sponsorships and product placement campaigns to realize revenue growth.
• Liaise with internal and external content providers to ensure content alignment to programming strategy

5. LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Manage adequate staffing for fair workload distribution, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective communication and briefing of actors, script writers, authors, technicians and administrative staff.
• Provide direction on casting and attraction of drama script writers, actors, drama authors, quality assurers and language specialists.
• Conduct Individual coaching, counselling and mentoring on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
• Manage available staff and performance management. 

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• National diploma or degree in Speech and Drama/Media Studies/Communication or equivalent qualification

ADVANTAGE

• Qualification in theatre / radio / TV drama production.

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent command of language of the radio station (both written and spoken).
• Good problem solving skills.
• Sound understanding of current trends and socio-political issues.
• Script writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in Sesotho and English.
• Advanced computer skills

ERP Specialist Payroll 

DIVISION:                      FINANCE

DEPARTMENT:             ERP COE

JOB TITLE:                   ERP SPECIALIST: PAYROLL

POSITION ID:               60022775

REPORTING LINE:      HEAD ERP COE

SCALE CODE:             900 (Paterson DU / Pernomnes 5)

CLOSING DATE: 15 APRIL 2025

(2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITIONEffective and efficient facilitation of development and maintenance of the SAP Payroll and Time modules in support of business needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist with the implementation and roll-out of new releases of SAP and new SAP functionality in accordance with ERP Management best practice
• Proactive identification of risk and problems and in time escalation to key stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation of all change requirements, configurations, test plans and project acceptance
• Accurate business process flow reviews to ensure full alignment with BRS
• Accurate evaluation of system functional specifications for business requirements
• Accurate data review to decide on actions/ strategy to clean and migrate data e.g. comparison of data architecture, data mapping
• Full adherence to ERP Centre of Excellence SOPs
• Optimal configuration of system in line with business requirements
• Regular review of payroll and leave system configurations
• Ensure accuracy of leave provision and time evaluation runs
• Accurate translation of new functionality to training manuals and providing input to work procedures to accurately guide end users to utilise system
• Facilitation of SAP training as required by end users
• Effective and efficient utilisation of team members to ensure delivery in line with expected quality and timeframes
• Ongoing monitoring of ITSM calls and TPR’s to proactively ensure optimal support to end users
• Ongoing monitoring of SAP business processes to ensure alignment with end user needs and best practice
• Continuous improvement and optimization of SAP processes and SAP modular functionality
• Accurate analysis of customer request to identify problem and possible appropriate actions
• Continual monitoring of system performance from modular perspective and usage with regards to specific SAP modules
• Functional operation support/ advice to end users
• In time/ proactive remediation of system, information, output deviations
• Constantly and consistently exceed the customer’s expectations
• Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with ERP COE service standards and SLA’s.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma or BCom degree in Finance/Accounting/Human Resources or relevant qualification (NQF 6/7)
• 10 years SAP ERP Payroll support or consulting experience
• Experience in integration of SAP FI, HR, Payroll & Time Management
• Knowledge and experience in SAP payroll Rules and Schemas
• SAP Time Management certification (advantage)
• SAP HCM certification (advantage)
• Query Manager Skills (advantage)
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of different SAP modules
• Knowledge and understanding of Configurations Management Best Practice
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of payroll core business processes and applicable South African legislation
• Knowledge, understanding & application of information technology best practice
• Workable knowledge & application of Business Process Mapping
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Administrator: Payroll 1

ADMINISTRATOR: PAYROLL

REPORTING LINE:   MANAGER: PAYROLL

DIVISION:                 FINANCE

SCALE COSE:         405 ( Peromnes 12, paterson BU)

POSITION ID:          60017749

CLOSING DATE: 16 APRIL 2025

Reporting to the Manager: Payroll: To perform the day-to-day payroll administration, thereby ensuring smooth and efficient running of the salary payroll, according to defined policies and procedures to meet the SABC’s payroll requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Accurate loading of sundry debtors, advances and related payroll deductions on the payroll system.
• Ensure that the annual tax directives are maintained on the payroll system.
• Regularly communicate status of work to the Payroll Accountant.
• Complete tasks within assigned time frames
• Process payroll amendments for corrections of salaries and allowances after payroll have been processed.
• Check monthly test payrolls to verify data input processed for the payroll and the taxation of salaries and Fringe Benefits.
• Management of reports received from ACB/Banks for salaries or bonds which were returned unpaid.
• Checking of payroll data input by team for control purposes.
• Effective filing of source documents for ease of reference and auditing purposes.
• Distribution of paylips monthly and IRP5 certificates annually Project work for ERP implementation.
• Scrutinize medical aid forms for completeness and correctness before sending to Medscheme.
• Capture all new applications, terminations of employment and changes/updates on SAP.
• Continuous maintenance of Medical Aid master data on SAP.
• Capturing of leave applications and batching thereof
• Pre-engagement of Independent Contractors-HR22’s

2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS / FREELANCERS

• Create contracts, check and release contracts for all freelancers.
• Prepare payments for repeat fees, labour brokers and special payment requests.
• Batching of Freelance payments.
• Responds to inquiries/queries from Independent contractors and companies.
• Repeat fee payments, labour brokers and special payment requests.
• Handle all the freelance queries.

3. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Comply with organisational policies and regulations such as:
• PFMA.
• Leave Management.
• Finance Policy and SOP.
• Continuously inform/advise/update all employees on policies, procedures and new developments.
• Treat salaries and benefits as extremely and highly confidential.

4. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Communicate with internal and external clients and Stakeholders and maintain an effective, professional interface with all.
• Maintain an effective, professional interface with all stakeholders and resolve salary queries including tax queries
• Liaising with HR divisions/regions regarding medical aid applications and amendments

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric / Grade 12
• National Diploma in Commerce /Payroll or relevant qualifications (NQF6)

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years’ experience in payroll environment.

KNOWLEDGE

• PFMA
• Financial policies and procedures
• Proven numerical capabilities and manual financial calculations
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer literacy (SAP)
• Business writing skillsAbility to interact and manage different stakeholders.  

Artisan Building – KZN

  Artisan Building: KZN

Reporting line    : Supervisor Building/OHS Division            

Division              : Logistical Services

Scale Code        : 404 (Peromnes 11, Paterson C1)

Position ID         : 60020579

CLOSING DATE: 15 APRIL 2025

Purpose

To conduct maintenance and repairs on the SABC Durban buildings and structures according to the maintenance schedule, as well as handle ad-hoc repairs of building facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

• 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 with maintaining the performance and appearance of building offices to specification for optimal use.
• Instruct technical assistant as to assistance required.
• Transport tools, equipment, and materials to worksite.
• Assemble and dismantle scaffolding as needed.
• Prepare tools, equipment, and materials for use,
• Oversee minor and major projects
• Report unsatisfactory conditions to the supervisor.
• Discuss problems encountered with the supervisor and resolve them as instructed.
• Report back to the supervisor once the job is completed.
• In the absence of the supervisor, take leadership responsibility and supervise work on the building to ensure that the work is carried out safely.
• Co-ordination role in contracts
• Organize, plan, and control operational activities
• Carry out quality checks
• Set up and control Maintenance schedules and formulate daily routines
• Execute maintenance according to plan & Budget
• Fault finding repair work in line with the developed repair methodology
• Conduct daily inspections and assessments of building structures (walls, doors, roofs, ,   floors etc)
• Compile lists of required material and control material
• Ensure cleanness of storerooms, workshops, parking facilities, and general
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activity reports

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Carry out inspections of the building
• Ensure adherence to Building Maintenance standards.
• Adhere to safety regulations and standard safe practices.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Assist management in sourcing equipment and materials required.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified Artisan (Minimum of NTC3 or N3 & Trade Test
• Certificate/equivalent qualification)
• 5 Years’ experience in a maintenance and building environment

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of fire protection reticulation equipment.
• Experience in plumbing systems for high-rise buildings.
• Works effectively with others, co-operates with colleagues, and is sensitive to  people’s needs.
• Identifies problems and finds solutions to them.
• Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.
• Uses machinery and equipment safely.
• Doesn’t put self or others at risk of injury.
• Understanding of potential dangers in the workplace.
• Knowledge of hand and motor skills needed to perform essential work activities.

Senior Technician (Eastern Cape)

SENIOR TECHNICIAN : EASTERN CAPE

DIVISION:                           TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT:                  RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY

POSITION ID:                     60018249

SCALE CODE:                   402 ( Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)

REPORTS TO:                   SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

                                                                                                         CLOSING DATE: 14 April 2025

                                                                                                                                        READVERTISEMENT 

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 as an added 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.

STATION ADMINISTRATOR: LOTUS FM

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

POSITION:                       STATION ADMINISTRATOR: LOTUS FM

DIVISION:                         RADIO         

REPORT LINE:                 BUSINESS MANAGER: LOTUS FM

SAP POSITION ID:            60018023

SCALE CODE:                  405

CLOSING DATE: 17 APRIL 2025

Main purpose of position

To ensure sound financial and administrative processes are provided to support 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 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 South Africa’s Constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, Icasa regulations, the BCCSA Code of Conduct, SABC editorial policies and radio news and current affairs style guide etc.
• Assist the development 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 administration environment
• 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 skills (verbal and written)
• Customer Service orientated/focused
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Time management
• Data & trends analyses and interpretation

Principal Technician Western Cape

SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

Principal Technician Western Cape

Report Line                : Sectional Lead: Technical Services

Division                      : Technology

Scale Code                :  401 (Paterson BU, Pernomnes 8)

Position Id                 :  60018347

CLOSING DATE: 13 APRIL 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Effective & efficient support of technology, operations and resources to design, 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

• Contribute and provide (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.
• Interpretation of tactical needs to enhance and promote technology infrastructures and customer user requirements and specifications.
• Investigate and interpret business requirements in accordance to functional requirements workflows and international best practices.

MANAGED PROJECT

• Capex and Opex involvement to input into the project scope development.
• Provide in Capex Project with designs, risks, migration requirements, project implementations plans, integration system implementations, commissioning and workflows to deliver on functional requirements and avoid on-air disruptions.
• Design innovative solutions and plan of in-area system projects with implementation and monitoring to their completion on-time and within constraints.

 FINANCE MOTIVATIONS

• Proper investigation & acceptable explanation of budget for motivations.
• Accurate calculation and submission of 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 maintenance matrix planning submissions to develop system and equipment life/cycle.
• Long-term Capex motivational planning submissions.
• Opex budget input to ensure adequate funds budgeting for future Financial Fiscal.
• Asset management control; oversight of tracking and transfers. Updated Asset Register maintained as per Company Asset Management policy.

MANAGED OPERATIONAL PERFOMANCE

• 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.
• Set service delivery standards and assist the team to achieve them.
• Submission of ad-hoc incidence fault reports and resolutions to customers as required.
• Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (maintenance and tasks), 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.
• Design, plan and control the delivery of technical tasks and projects to their completion on time & within agreed specifications.
• Ongoing monitoring with preventative and corrective deliverables in accordance with overall maintenance plans for all the areas.
• Prevention of re-occurring faults and less than agreed fault target.
• Set service delivery standards and lead the team to achieve them.

SYSTEMS SUPPORT AND MAINTANCES

• 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.
• Ensure virus free, secure, functional, streamlined and reliable digital systems.
• Establish and sustain compatibility & integration between all digital systems.
• Ongoing assessment of system functionality through logs & system checks.
• Proper analysis of daily fault reports to identify & address non-compliance.
• Technical inputs & specifications to support procurement of correct equipment and software.
• Prevent re-occurring issues and workflow processes with the design of innovative solutions.
• Monitor and control compliance with agreed planned & preventative maintenance schedule.
• Monthly controlled digital equipment and systems failover tests to promote reliable system resilience and ensure full functional, reliable and backup recovery is sustained at all times.
• Daily analysis of report logs and equipment against checklist to determine system health/ availability to identify and proactively correct non-compliance.
• Monthly report of maintenance, system integrity and health of digital systems.
• Daily/ Monthly backup of all system data in line with Broadcast Continuity.
• Ensure Compliance of maintenance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and digital system requirements.
• Development of checklists to promote proactive system health checks to ensure preventative and corrective initiatives.
• Quarterly review and update of all technical documentation.
• Design, update and monitor workflow drawing and technical drawing accrue.
• Daily shift and monthly reporting of faults, tasks, risks, red flag escalations and status progress of deliverables.
• Design and assist (when required) with rigging of facilities, ensuring the efficient and effective functionality and subsequently dismantling of the complete infrastructure without existing facility disruptions (For OB facilities safe return to the SABC base).
• Support (when required) all Outside Broadcast infrastructure in order to operate and adhere to technical, operational and safety specifications, maximising the utilisation of facilities and resources for successful recording, production and broadcast.
• Computer literacy.

ENGINEERING

• Driving of all preliminary research activities on the best practises, cutting edge technologically advancements and enhancements to improve facility efficiency, effectivity and sustainability.
• Designing fit-for-purpose innovative solutions in consultation with digital partners to create resolutions.

GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONAL COMPLIANCE

• 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 & procedure
• Compliance with OEM software licenses.
• SOP developments to ensure broadcast sustainability and business continuity.
• Design and implement a working Disaster Recovery Plan for the facilities/section to manage all potential broadcast failures.
• Provide relevant information to both external and internal auditors for all audit engagements.
• Resolve and implement internal and external Audit recommendations.
• Technical SCM support for project process (Bid Specification Committee, Bid Evaluation Committee and Bid Adjudication Committee).
• Adjust to ensure compliance in according with Enterprise Broadcast Architecture Framework (EBAF), broadcast standards (e.g. DVB, SMPTE, IEEE, EBU), ISO’s and customer requirements.
• Compliance of maintenance with manufacturer specifications & system requirements.

ASSET MANAGEMENT

• 95% of assets verified annually.
• Initiate & coordinate annual asset verification exercise (manual or scan).

MANAGED CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Customers served in technical proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
• Monitor 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.
• Technical support and advice of customers re facilities, workflows and operations.
• Internal and external client liaison regarding technical compliance.
• Regular OEM engagements to understand current and future based needs, thereby providing expert innovative measures and solutions to all aspects of broadcast environment.

MANAGED INDIVIDUAL & TEAM

• Compliance with performance management policies and procedures.
• Performance agreements with manager annually.
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per deadlines (Quarterly).
• Individual technical training, coaching and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet individual team members needs.
• Technical training in accordance with SABC best practice guide.
• Assist individuals development to set standards.
• Assist individual with Career Development Plan (CDP).
• Contribute and assist in some managerial/ supervision activities, i.e. (Acting Capacity; Represent the department at some meetings, technical or operational administration).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 year National Diploma (S4/T3) in Electrical Engineering (Light Current, Communications, Computer Studies or Information Technology) (NQF6).
• IT Network knowledge Essential. Computer literate (A+) and Network knowledge (N+).

  EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in technical broadcast environment, of the 7 years a minimum of 3 years as Senior Technician level in technical maintenance, system support of broadcasting equipment and client services within a Broadcast Environment.

KNOWLEDGE

Advanced/ Expert Knowledge of:

• Assemble a personal computer and peripherals from modules.
• Component level repairs; Installations and repairs of fault components.
• Calibration of broadcasting equipment.
• Apply the principles of trouble shooting for single user and multi-user computer operating systems.
• Ability to develop and perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting.
• Ability to design and implement contingencies, back-up strategies and develop their implementations.
• Shift and system fault bypass competency for direct on-air emergencies and support.
• Designing, upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software.
• Technical & Operational Support, advice and consultation.
• Performing and guiding Preventative & Corrective Maintenance of Equipment/Facilities.
• Facilitating Broadcast Operational and Technical Training.
• Project Implementation.
• instrumentation including the maintenance and repairs to broadcast test and measurement equipment.
• In-depth understanding and application of broadcast and production television fundamentals, including.
• analogue and digital, radio and television systems, metadata, audio and video (DTT, OTT and VOD Impact)..
• System analysis which is defined as being able to visualise individual components within the system to determine fault using broadcast chain knowledge.
• Operations of broadcast equipment.
• Switching and routing of audio and video signals.
• Technical/ Operational Administration, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports.
• Expert knowledge, experience and skills pertaining to the digital systems within the broadcast environment, involving Broadcast Media Servers, Studios, Non-linear Craft Editing, Tape Machines and Quality Control.
• Systems, automation systems, integrations between systems, On-Air Playout and Graphics systems.
• A comprehensive understanding of analogue and digital television standards, file and on-line streaming formats and acquisition formats.
• Ability to repair, configuring/ set-up, test and operate broadcast equipment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Windows Domains.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of network administration; Active Directory, user and resource; setting up policies to restrict user intervention.
•  Ability to design, plan, setup, control, repairs, maintain, configure and install new and existing Local Area.
• Networks. This includes: domain administration – Active directory software; Domain name system (DNS) software, Database/s; Security etc.
• Ability to setup and maintain the broadcast Windows Domain/s which includes the deployment of windows patches, Service Packs and the deployment of anti-virus software thereby mitigating the risk on the Broadcast.
• The ability to tighten security with users and resources setting up policies and by isolating the broadcast network.
• Ability to perform, plan, control and implement maintenance, modifications and installations of new and existing systems and technical equipment; hardware and software.
• Ability to setup and manage LUNs in storage/backup technologies such as SAN, NAS, LTO etc.
• Ability to plan and setup contingencies and apply back-up strategies and develop their implementations, within the digital environment to ensure quick recovery and reduced on-air failures, i.e. data backup and disaster recovery.
• Apply the principles of trouble shooting for single user and multi-user computer operating systems.
• Mechanical installations and repairs of fault components (e.g. replacing hardware, or components -repairs).
• Ability to do Hardware and Software support for Servers and the necessary experience to use the tools thereby ensuring adherence to technical specifications and optimal delivery of performance to achieve the requirements.
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of system, workflow process diagrams used for planning, setting up studios and or networks and facility as per as-built drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to setup and perform emergency procedures and troubleshooting
• Designing, upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software.
• Technical & Operational consultation for Support/ Advice.
• Installations and repairs of faulty components (e.g. replacing hardware, components repairs).
• Ability to guide and mentor team members and junior staff and share knowledge.
• Ability to develop and facilitate training materials, procedures and train technical team and users in the proper use of hardware or software.
• User Broadcast Operational and Technical Training.
• Ability to translate technical terms, workflows and provide support, advice and consultation to clients, in order to provide technological and operational solutions.
• Ability to maintain close working relationships with internal and external service providers and OEM, in order to ensure optimal delivery on facilities innovations, migrations, needs and requirements.
• Ability to draft, plan and implement projects.
• Ability to write Technical/ Operational reports, e.g. report writing, shift reports, fault reports, transmission reports etc.
• Expert knowledge, experience & understanding of digital platforms of Media servers with Automation and Control. Allowing the knowledgebase to cover new emerging technologies, using various operating systems.
• Ability to develop strategies and implement future innovation to enable, improve and enhance technological workflows and platforms.
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of audio & video distribution and contribution systems and routing.
• Advanced knowledge & understanding of relevant internal (EBAF) and international standards (e.g. DVB, SMPTE, IEEE, EBU, ISO).
• Develop, plan and provide Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
• Advanced knowledge, experience & understanding of broadcast facility design, system integrations aligned with international best practices.
• Knowledge & understanding of relevant Company policies /procedures.
• Knowledge, understanding & application for office administrational tasks and communications.

Supervisor: Building & OHS (MP)

POSITION:                       Supervisor: Building & OHS (MP)

DIVISION:                         Logistical Services

REPORT LINE:                 Logistics Manager

SAP POSITION ID:           60020576 ( Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)

SCALE CODE:                  403

CLOSING DATE: 10  APRIL 2025

Main purpose of position

Reporting to Logistics Manager: To maintain the Genesis Space Planning System for the SABC Mpumalanga Province, ensuring that, the building is kept in a good state of repair and also ensuring compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Building Regulations.

Key Accountabilities

1.BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Inspect the buildings and grounds to ensure compliance to OHS Act and Building Regulations
• Oversee the process of content development by attending    the clients meetings
• Monitor projects to ensure compliance
• Report faults to the Logistics Manager
• Follow up on reported faults
• Follow up inspections on reported faults
• Inspect the cleanliness of the building and the perimeter
• Ensure sufficient equipment, resources and suppliers availability according to client needs
• Provide weekly and monthly reports to the manager on all activities
• Allocated and priorities office and SABC asset moves and function duties to handyman
• Arrange for new door locks and the cut of space keys as requested by clients
• Regular update of floor plans on the Genesis system
• Assist during events at the SABC
• Source specialized services
• Monitor service providers and contractors to ensure compliance with standard specifications

2.STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Consult with internal clients and contractors on services to be rendered
• Communicate with internal on a service to be rendered.
• Communicate with external stakeholders such as service providers and contractors.
  

3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Provide an  annual update of ‘cost centre’ for budgeting purposes (square meter)
• Monitor and ensure effective utilisation of operational budgets and resources
   

4. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure compliance to SABC policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the organisation Broadcasting Regulatory provisions.
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof

5. LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Contract and manage the SABC’s Performance Management System with the team in accordance with the organizational policy and procedures.
• Allocate responsibilities and scheduling of team.
• Monitor progress on work or faults attended to by the handyman or  artisan
• Manage available staff and ensure fair and balanced distribution of work.
• Coach, mentor and develop the team.
• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.
• Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma (NQF6) OR Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in building operations or related equivalent qualification.
   
• EXPERIENCE
• 6 Years` Experience of which in the logistics (building & facilities management) or similar environment.
• Two years’ experience in Health and Safety environment
  
  KNOWLEDGE

• GENESIS 1 software competency
• Computer  literate
• Analysis and problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Investigative orientation
• Planning and organizing
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of OHS Act and Building Regulations
• Good time management
• Technical skills
• Knowledge of GENESIS software Space Planning  Programme
• SAP experience
• Space planning skills
• Electrical and Mechanical knowledge
• Fire system knowledge

Technical Operator (Thohoyandou) 

DIVISION:                    TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT:            RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY POSITION: TECHNICAL OPERATOR

POSITION ID:             60018338

SCALE CODE:              404 (Peromnes 11, Paterson C1)

REPORTS TO:               SECTIONAL LEAD: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 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).
• Advantage: Proficient in Tshivenda
• 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.

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

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