ETV Vacancies

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Field Production Co-Ordinator

Reference Number

eNCA49

Department

eNCA – News

Description

The Field Production Co-ordinator is responsible for the logistical planning, execution, and support of all television news field operations. The role ensures that crews and talent are properly resourced, field broadcasts run smoothly, and high-quality, accurate, and timely coverage is delivered, while maintaining compliance, safety, and effective stakeholder coordination.

Planning & Logistics

Coordinate field production schedules for Anchors, Reporters, Producers, and camera crews.

Arrange and confirm transport, accommodation, permits, and access requirements for field assignments.

Ensure that all necessary production and technical equipment is available, functional, and delivered on time to field teams.

Liaise with editorial teams to align coverage priorities with operational capabilities.

Responsible for all catering requirements during big Outside Broadcasts

Liaise with event organisers to secure venues, times, and dates.

Conduct site inspections and assess the suitability of venues for broadcast requirements.

Draft a detailed and clear broadcast plan to guide the various production teams.

Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.

Field Operations Support

Act as the primary contact between newsroom, field crews, and technical teams during assignments.

Monitor field deployments to ensure safety protocols are upheld.

Troubleshoot logistical or technical issues as they arise in the field.

Facilitate real-time communication between field teams and the studio.

Administration & Compliance

Track broadcast budgets, costs, and resource allocation for field operations.

Maintain accurate records of crew deployments, equipment usage, and incident reports.

Ensure compliance with company policies, broadcasting regulations, and legal requirements (e.g., permits, contracts).

Broadcast Liaison

Maintain strong coordination with the Broadcast Manager, Tech Crews and Logistics.

Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.

Brief all stakeholders including camera crew, reporters, and guests.

Support field crews with day-to-day needs to maximize efficiency.

Brief teams before deployment and debrief after assignments.

Building, supporting and maintaining interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

Health, Safety & Risk Management

Conduct risk assessments for field assignments.

Ensure crew safety, including adherence to health and safety guidelines, especially in high-risk zones.

Arrange medical support, insurance, and emergency contacts when required.

Technical & Production Support

Operate and advise on use of SNG vans, LiveU, eLink and other broadcasting tools as needed.

Support technical setup for live links (e.g., OB units, satellite, mobile journalism kits).

Troubleshoot on-site production issues in real-time.

Requirements

Qualifications

Higher Certificate in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field – Essential

Diploma in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field – Recommended

Bachelor Honours Degree in Media and/or Journalism and/or Communications and/or TV Production and/or a related field – Recommended

Experience

3 years in Television production (preferably in news) – Essential

Drivers Licences – Essential

Language Proficiency 

English – Advanced

Technology Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – Intermediate

Technical / Job Specific Competencies  

Contributing to Team Success 

Decision Making 

Managing Work 

Planning and Organising 

Risk Taking 

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Web and App Producer

Reference Number

eNCA150

Department

eNCA – News

Description

The Web Producer is responsible for producing, curating, editing, and publishing digital news and current affairs content on eNCA’s first party platforms. The incumbent will also provide support and input into the digital content calendar, furthermore, providing content for third party platforms.

Content and Editing

Producing web and app content daily, weekly, and monthly as per digital content calendar at the direction of the Digital News Editor 

Produce content in line with content style, for example, write an article, use mixed media with video, images, and graphics to achieve the highest impact with a story on web and app. 

Contribute to the daily diary with content type, style, and stories. 

Provide and produce unique stories for web and app. 

Evaluate, proofread, and edit, web and app content submitted by internal and external stakeholders. 

Provide URLs to web and app stories to the social media team and provide support for cross-publication. 

Continuously build the brand’s trust and credibility through effective use of the website and app 

Good knowledge of South African and Global news 

Ensure fact accuracy of stories produced. 

Live Streams

Ensure that livestreams are set up on time before they are due to go live. 

Ensure that the social media team has promoted the live stream ahead of time. 

Ensure that the livestreams run efficiently and without technical errors. 

Website and app Management and Analytics

Publish and manage content on web and app. 

Manage content categories, themes on web and app. 

Ensure all content on web and app conforms to the style guide. 

Ensure the website content verticals are up to date as per digital content calendar. 

Collaborate with and use data and insights or intelligence to identify trends and opportunities to appeal and grow the audience. 

Use data, analytics, insights, and intelligence to identify top stories and or trending stories to leverage off.

Content and Platforms

Produce a minimum of 15 web and app stories a day. 

Ensure web and app stories are digital native, in accordance with digital style guides. 

Adhere to all legal and editorial policies, requirements, and guidelines. 

Contribute to daily dairy, weekly and monthly calendar with web and app / digital first stories. 

Audience

Develop content suitable for the target audience. 

Monitor audience behavior and trends to identify potential opportunities and or threats for web and app content. 

Produce compelling content to improve audience engagement on web and app content.

Requirements

Qualifications 

​​National Senior Certificate​ is Essential

​National Diploma in Journalism is Essential

Bachelors Degree in Journalism is Recommended

Experience 

3 years in Journalism, Media, or Digital Newsroom and/or related field

Drivers Licences is Recommended

Language Proficiency 

English – Advanced

Technology Proficiency

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Analytics, Crown Tangle, Audio, Video Editing production, Website CMS and/or Social Media

Technical / Job Specific Competencies 

​Accuracy / Attention to Detail

Building Strategic Working Relationships

Decision Making

Monitoring / Follow Up

Stress Tolerance

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Systems Administrator

Reference Number

etv227

Department

Information Technology

Description

DETAILS OF THE ROLE

Title:

Systems Administrator

Department:

Information Technology

Occupational Level:

4 – Skilled

Reports to:

Team Leader: Information Technology

KEY EXPECTATIONS AND DELIVERABLES OF THE ROLE

The Purpose of the Role

The individual in the role is required to provide technical support for the day-to-day operations of the organisation’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT)  Broadcast environment through the provision of technical support and advice to users across multiple locations, platforms, and technologies.

Key Deliverables

Deliverables

Specific Tasks and Outcomes

Support

Supporting and assisting in all business applications deployed within the eMedia business, which include but is not limited to:

–         Broadcast system support.

–         Virtual Environment: VMWare.

–         Microsoft: SCCM, Exchange, Active Directory, Windows Server. 2019 – 2021, Windows 10-11.

–         Additional: Sage 300 People (Payroll, ESS, HR).

–         Database: SQL, Oracle.

–         Storage: NetApp, Compellent.

–         Desktop Environment: Windows, Linux, Office 365.

Installing new and/ or rebuilding existing computers, servers and configuring hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.

Managing assets and configuring systems.

Contributing to and maintaining system standards.

Operations Coordination

Remediating any problem escalated efficiently and timeously.

Performing daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups, when and if required.

Performing regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.

Performing daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.

Performing regular file archival and purging, as necessary.

Creating, changing, and deleting user accounts per request.

Providing support per request from various constituencies. 

Investigating and troubleshooting issues.

Repairing and recovering from hardware or software failures. 

Coordinating and communicating with impacted constituencies.

Complying with approved asset procedure

System Administration and Support

Provision of 1st level operational support on to all Business applications.

Providing 1st level support on other new applications.

Providing 1st level support to integrated ICT systems.

Analysing, enhancing, and consolidating business requirements.

Analysing current system processes and design functional requirements.

Assisting in designing Project management planning and implementation.

Assisting in business readiness processes to prepare organisation in implementing new systems.

Monitoring End-User training on process and system’s usage.

Maintenance and Documentation

Recording meaningful and detailed root cause as well as actions taken against logged calls.

Ensuring asset inventory is maintained.

Managing servers and networking equipment including installing, maintaining, and upgrading of Microsoft Windows based servers and desktops

Ensuring high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources.

Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.

Maintaining backups and perform regular testing in compliance with the backup policy.

Maintaining disaster recovery protocols and participating in regular testing.

Analysing system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems.

Arranging repair for hardware in the event of server hardware failure.

Managing user accounts and resetting passwords, when required.

Identifying areas for streamlining or improvement of processes, systems or networking and discuss with the Senior System Administrators.

Adhering to applicable information security procedures and policies as updated from time to time.

Reporting any information security incidents or potential information security threats to Senior Systems Administrators.

Taking a proactive approach to information security

Stakeholder Liaison

Providing solutions in a timeous and professional manner to users for support tickets raised.

Escalating support tickets that cannot be resolved timeously to a more senior member of the team, along with providing any relevant information or suggestions.

Providing input and detailed diagnostics when escalating to senior members and management.

Key Performance Indicators

Performance Criteria

Key Performance Indicator 1

Supporting and assisting in all business applications are deployed within the eMedia business.

Managing, configuring, contributing, and maintaining systems standards daily.

Key Performance Indicator 2

Remediating any problems escalated efficiently and timeously.

Performing daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.

Investigating and troubleshooting issues.

Key Performance Indicator 3

Supporting and assisting in all business deployed within the eMedia group in dealing with network, server, mission critical applications and general IT issues.

Key Performance Indicator 4

Ensure Information and Communications Technology (ICT) corporate environment and broadcast mission critical applications are supported timeously.

Key Performance Indicator 5

Providing 1st line support to all business applications.

Monitoring end-user training on processes and systems usage daily.

Key Performance Indicator 6

Managing servers and networking equipment including installing, maintaining, and upgrading of Microsoft Windows based servers and desktops daily.

Ensuring high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources.

Adhering to applicable information security procedures and policies as updated from time to time.

Reporting any information security incidents or potential information security threats to Senior Systems Administrators.

Key Performance Indicator 7

Escalating support tickets that cannot be resolved timeously to a more senior member of the team, along with providing any relevant information or suggestions

Requirements

A National Diploma in Information Technology

A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a similiar role

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Supervisor: Payroll

Reference Number

etv225

Department

Finance

Description

KEY EXPECTATIONS AND DELIVERABLES OF THE ROLE

The Purpose of the Role

The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the company’s payroll function in compliance with statutory requirements and company policies. This role ensures payroll accuracy, maintains compliance with tax and labour laws, supervise payroll staff and provides reports on payroll related matters.

Key Deliverables

Deliverables

Specific Tasks and Outcomes

Payroll Processing & Administration

Assist with supervision and coordination of day-to-day payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries, wages, and benefits.

Capture, verify, and maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, and allowances.

Process monthly payroll runs and reconcile payroll data.

Administer statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL) and third-party payments (medical aid, pension/provident funds, garnishees).

Print, distribute, and file payslips and payroll-related records when required.

Maintain payroll records, contracts, and employee files in compliance with company policy

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

Ensure compliance with SARS, UIF, PAYE, SDL, BCEA, and other relevant legislation.

Check tax status and structure salaries of new employees to ensure compliance.

Prepare and submit accurate statutory reports to SARS

Complete submissions for terminated employees, maternity leave, and other labour requirements.

Reconcile internal payroll records against external reports (e.g., medical billing vs Sage 300 People).

Stay up to date on payroll and labour legislation and advise management of any implications.

Reporting & Financial Support

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management, HR, and Finance.

Process month-end general journal entries to Sage Evolution and complete general ledger administration.

Reconcile Sage 300 People reports with external and financial system reports.

Provide accurate data for budget planning, forecasting, and cost analysis related to payroll.

Complete Statistics South Africa information requests and other required reports.

Audit, Controls & Process Improvement

Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Support internal and external audits by preparing required payroll documentation.

Ensure data integrity and confidentiality of all payroll records.

Drive payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system upgrades.

Ensure the maintenance and correct configuration of Sage 300 People payroll system.

Stakeholder Support

Handle payroll queries and discrepancies professionally and timeously.

Provide accurate information to employees regarding payslips, deductions, and benefits.

Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, tax authorities, and benefit providers.

Check medical aid billing statements against payroll schedules and resolve discrepancies.

Support HR with onboarding/offboarding processes from a payroll perspective.

People Management & Team Development

Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll staff to enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide training where necessary.

Ensure the payroll team adheres to deadlines and service delivery standards.

Personal Development

Engage in continuous learning, complete development plans, and stay informed on current events.

Participating in peer and team learning initiatives.

Complete and update a personal development plan.

Budget Compliance

Complying with work rules, standards and methods and taking care to minimise waste.

Performance Measures

Payroll Processing & Administration

Ensure all companies payrolls are processed without errors.

Ensure all companies payroll completed by set deadlines

Ensure all companies payroll data updates (new hires, terminations, salary changes) captured within the payroll cycle

Ensure all companies payroll documentation filed and maintained as per policy

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

Statutory returns submitted on time and error-free.

Correct tax status/salary structure for all employees.

Reconciliations between payroll and external reports completed monthly, variance

Quarterly updates provided to management on payroll legislation changes.

Reporting & Financial Support

Payroll reports delivered on schedule.

Payroll reconciliations completed without material variance.

Accurate payroll data provided for budgeting and forecasting.

Stats SA and other authority submissions completed on time

Audit, Controls & Process Improvement

Adherence to payroll policies and procedures, SOP, etc.

Assist with Sage 300 People maintenance and updates with no critical downtime/errors.

Assist with quarterly review of SoPs, and/or processes to ensure payroll requirements and standards are met and maintained.

Stakeholder Support

Payroll queries resolved within 48 hours on average.

On-time, accurate third-party payments.

Onboarding/offboarding payroll tasks completed within timelines

People Management & Team Development

Payroll team tasks completed within deadlines.

At least two staff training or knowledge-sharing sessions conducted bi-annually.

Personal Development

Bi-Annual feedback on all learning and development initiatives (informal and informal).

Provide feedback on personal development plan.

Budget Compliance

Meeting and complying with work practices, standards and methods and ensuring application of financial parameters.

Requirements

A National Diploma in Payroll/HR and/or Finance

A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a similar role

A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a Supervisory role

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