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Sectional Lead: Technical Innovation (12995)

DIVISION:                  TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT:         RADIO AND REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY

POSITION:                 SECTIONAL LEAD: TECHNICAL INNOVATION

POSITION ID:            60018659

SCALE CODE:            300 ( Peromnes 7 and Paterson D1)

REPORTS TO:           MANAGER: BROADCAS SYSTEMS & INNOVATION HUB

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To manage an innovative and cross team to upgrade, converge and enhance technological digitisation for Radio and TV Broadcast Systems infrastructure by developing new innovations with efficient and effective workflows to modernise and enable technologies, processes, and services to evolve the SABC.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY

Development of Implementation Plans

• Provide (innovative) submissions for input into the Broadcast Technology Strategy which is in alignment with the Corporate Plan and Target Operating Model.
• Provide technical research and solutions for incorporation into OPEX and CAPEX business plans which is supported by research and\ or statistical data.
• Interpret business requirements in order to plan and design functional systems & processes contributing towards effective and efficient workflows for the delivery of radio and\ or television content.

Drive\ Manage Projects

• Host workshops and brainstorming sessions with clients to draft functional requirements for approval by business.
• Plan proof of concepts with clients and equipment manufactures or software developers.
• Perform both qualitative and quantitate analysis for return on investment on proposals.
• Benchmark positive innovative trends within the technological landscape and make value adding improvements within the SABC systems.
• Analyze the broadcast industry trends, anticipate, pre-empt and benchmark the future investment growth for the SABC in line with the Enterprise Broadcast Architecture Framework’s Target Technology plan.
• Prepare specifications for CAPEX and OPEX business cases according to performed research and analysis for submission by relevant technology division.
• Report on achievement of departmental objectives.
• Plan and conduct user acceptance trials and tests to provide operational departments with required documentation to prepare business cases.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Financial Motivations

• Accurate calculation and submission of CAPEX & OPEX inputs into budget and Return on Investments for proposals.
• In-time completion and submission of operational budget for annual test plans.
• Work with stakeholders at TV and Radio to draft Business Cases (Operational or Capital Expenditure Approval Requests) on completion of testing, and calculation of return of Investment. · Draft technical proposals for recommendations to Broadcast Technology Business Units.
• Communicate with departmental teams and project manager to understand areas in order to develop project plans.
• Communicate with procurement in order to work with suppliers to present applicable solutions to the SABC through the RFI process.
• Control spend in accordance with operational value add and amendment of operational budget in liaison with next level of Management.

Operational Performance

• Plan and design new or enhanced business processes through requirements definition, information gathering, and development of documentation and proof of concepts.
• Improve system\ workflow resilience and efficiency by reducing the taken to complete tasks or the downtime of systems.
• Investigate technological trends, best practices, workflows and alternate architectures in the industry and within the SABC and consult with stakeholders in order assist in the preparation of the required business cases in order to improve broadcast workflows.
• Develop innovative solutions for SABC technological business improvements.
• Accurate monthly reporting on deliverables (Stakeholder Engagements, Meetings, Short Term and Long Term Research or Innovation, etc.).

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE 

• Provide input into the Broadcast Innovative Resources governance Framework (EBAF). Policy, Standards and Operating Directives.
• Comply with SABC Policies & Procedures and relevant legislation.
• Update SOP’s, Guidelines and System Workflow Diagrams to promote best practice and system understanding.
• Ensure no licensing conditions are breached when planning and preparing test procedures.
• Provide SCM support for CAPEX and OPEX expenditure (BSC, BEC, RFQ’s).

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 

• Internal Stakeholders served in a technically proficient, friendly and helpful manner.
• Identify with client’s needs with regular liaison and\or communication.
• Gather Customer queries/ complaints or new requirements from operational departments and attempt to resolve in accordance with Broadcast Technology service standards.
• Create and maintain relationships with technology suppliers to present new technologies to the relevant broadcast technology departments in conjunction with procurement.
• Communicate with Software and Hardware vendors to present new ideas and additional functionality to SABC stakeholders.
• Communicate with Broadcast Technology Teams (Radio, TV, Digital Media and SAG) in order to plan, design and test applicable technologies.
• Apply technical expertise in the incubation of innovative developments when presenting to stakeholders.
• Engage with business divisions to get involved in their environment to workshop and brainstorm their innovations, knowledge and ideas to a workable delivery.
• Create and maintain relationships with various SABC technology departments to ensure compliance with SABC Technology requirements.
• Ensure stakeholder buy-in at all times through the process by providing information and answers to queries in a timely manner and through various forms of communication to enhance their understanding.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT 

• Lead and direct the innovation team.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with Company policies & procedures
• Enter into performance agreements with manager and direct reports, annually.
• Formal reviews conducted with manager and documented as per company directive (quarterly).
• Contribute and assist in some managerial / supervision activities (Ability to act as Manager in Managers absence, represent depart at required meetings)
• Conduct formal reviews with direct reports and document as per company directive (quarterly).
• Communicate with departmental staff in order to effectively disseminate information and set long term and short term goals.
• Effective and efficient utilization of team members in accordance with departmental priorities.
• Drive change in the organization by providing innovative solutions..
• Development of individual & Team Competence
• Annual competency assessment prior to compilation of Career Development Plan (CDP)
• CDP for each individual annually
• Submit annual training needs for individual and team for inclusion in WSP within specified time frame.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3 Year National Diploma (S4) or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or Computer Studies with Information Systems. NQF6 minimum.
• Must also display proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point & Visio.
• Minimum 7 years technical experience within the broadcast environment with at least 5 years management (junior or middle level) or specialist experience.
• Must have extensive knowledge to ensure an advisory and consultancy expertise surrounding the broadcast systems and facilities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Advanced or Expert Knowledge of:

• Knowledge & understanding of relevant Company policies /procedures including but not limited to IT Security Policy, Procurement Policies, Time Management Policy and DAF.
• Project planning and risk assessment and implementation.
• Experience and skills pertaining to the Broadcast environment, including Broadcast Servers, Studios, and System integration points.
• Designing, installing and configuring as well as upgrading & maintaining systems hardware & software.
• In-depth understanding and application of broadcast and production fundamentals, including analogue and digital, radio and television systems, metadata, audio and video (DTT, OTT and VOD Impact).
• 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.
• Technical & Operational Support, advice and consultation.
• Conduct user workshops and meetings for client engagement.
• Ability to guide and mentor team members share knowledge.
• Ability to translate technical terms, workflows and provide support, advice and consultation to clients, in order to provide technological and operational solutions.
• Ability to define specifications for workstations and servers to meet the application requirements.
• Ability to plan and design storage/backup technologies for use by the SABC.
• Knowledge and experience of IT Security.
• Knowledge and understanding of IT networking technologies and methods.
• Knowledge and understanding of System and Business Analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant software applications.
• Understanding of Financial Management concepts.
• Knowledge and understanding of business and broadcast planning.
• Knowledge and understanding of SABC Procurement Policy/Procedures.
• Knowledge and Understanding of SABC Legal & Regulatory Policy/ Procedures, including drafting of contracts for divisional requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of SABC internal control measures including Delegation of Authority Framework.

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Digital Specialist : Sports

POSITION:              DIGITAL SPECIALIST SPORTS

REPORTING LINE: MARKETING MANAGER SPORTS  

DIVISION:                CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND MARKETING

SCALE CODE:         402  ( Peromnes 9, Paterson C3)

POSITION ID:          60023225

CLOSING DATE: 28 APRIL 2026

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Reporting to Marketing Manager- Sports: To design, create and deliver marketing programs to support expansion and growth of the company services and products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. MANAGE AND CREATE CONTENT FOR DIGITAL PLATFORMS

• Manage, maintain and modify the sports’ digital platforms according to strategies.
• Implement the image and positioning of the brand digitally.
• Maintain the highest data integrity on both the station digital platforms as well as the internal SABC intranet website.
• Communicate with internal IT Services in regards to updating station related information on the intranet as well on the station website.
• Integrate new technologies onto the station digital platforms.
• Management of multiple and diverse projects on digital platforms in line with Station and portfolio’s strategy for new media.
• Monitor changes in the world of commerce and reassess whether these changes do influence the business objectives of station to ensure coherence of digital content.

2.   IMPLEMENT THE STATION DIGITAL PLATFORMS STRATEGY

• Conduct research, develop and introduce new programmes when applicable to station strategy.
• Input in formulating the online digital platforms strategy.
• Respond to queries about the stations’ digital platforms
• Translate business goals and objectives into actionable and measurable digital marketing campaigns.
• Create and monitor social media campaigns to drive traffic to the website and on air.
• Produce and upload content (articles / images / podcasts / videos) for digital platforms.

• Manage and promote conversation and engagement on all digital platforms.
• Development and implementing of digital platforms and functionality to meet identified business needs.
• Develop and maintain the appropriate environment to support the Marketing and Programming Manager in goals and objectives of overall strategy.
• Negotiate and procure online media as and when required.
• Promote and encourage cross-platform content

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Work in conjunction with Programming to achieve programming objectives.
• Maximum delivery and performance with stakeholders through efficient Service Level Agreement management.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATIONS

• Provide Marketing with insight into listener’s online website patterns and behaviour.
• Provide detailed Reporting.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in marketing, Media Studies or related field (NQF 6/7)
• Proven experience managing sport properties or sport brands across multi-platform digital ecosystems (web, app/OTT, social, YouTube, podcast).
• Hands-on proficiency with, GTM, social ad platforms (Meta, X, YouTube, TikTok), programmatic, SEO/ASO, and social listening (e.g., Meltwater/Brandwatch).
• Experience with CRM/automation (e.g., Braze/HubSpot/Mailchimp), audience segmentation, lifecycle journeys, and lead-to-conversion funnels.
• Strong content operations for live sport (match-day workflows, real-time publishing, highlight packaging, rights-safe UGC, thumbnailing, metadata, captions).
• Ability to build and track performance dashboards (KPI setting, growth/engagement, CAC/LTV perspectives, attribution).
• Familiarity with OTT/VOD growth tactics (SABC Plus), app store optimisation, and cross-promotion with broadcast (TV/Radio).
• Working knowledge of creative suites (Adobe or equivalent) for quick turnarounds.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience managing sport properties or sport brands across multi-platform digital ecosystems (web, app/OTT, social, YouTube, podcast).
• Hands-on proficiency with, GTM, social ad platforms (Meta, X, YouTube, TikTok), programmatic, SEO/ASO, and social listening (e.g., Meltwater/Brandwatch).
• Experience with CRM/automation (e.g., Braze/HubSpot/Mailchimp), audience segmentation, lifecycle journeys, and lead-to-conversion funnels.
• Strong content operations for live sport (match-day workflows, real-time publishing, highlight packaging, rights-safe UGC, thumbnailing, metadata, captions).
• Ability to build and track performance dashboards (KPI setting, growth/engagement, CAC/LTV perspectives, attribution).
• Familiarity with OTT/VOD growth tactics (SABC Plus), app store optimisation, and cross-promotion with broadcast (TV/Radio).
• Working knowledge of creative suites (Adobe or equivalent) for quick turnarounds.
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KNOWLEDGE

• Stay abreast of industry trends and all applicable technologies.
• Knowledge of HTML
• Digital Platforms
• Basic understanding of Marketing
• Basic understanding of radio
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Customer Service orientated/focused
• Establish and maintain relationships.
• Innovative, Proactive and action orientated
• Data & trend  analyses and interpretation
• Negotiation 
• Problem solving
• Computer literate (All Microsoft Packages)

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Brand Specialist Good Hope FM 

BRAND SPECIALIST WESTERN CAPE

POSITION:                          BRAND SPECIALIST (GOOD HOPE FM)

DIVISION:                           RADIO          

REPORT LINE:                   MARKETING MANAGER

SAP POSITION ID:             60018013

REGION:                             WESTERN CAPE

SCALE CODE:                    402

CLOSING DATE: 29 April 2026

Main purpose of position:

To ensure that the station’s brand remain recognisable, up to date and exciting to all internal and external stakeholders and to make sure that all brand campaigns are executed in line with the station’s marketing strategy for maximum returns on revenue and audiences.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Marketing Manager to develop and implement a marketing strategy for the station or business unit.
• Plan campaigns, launch, and maintain a sustainable brand marketing programme by identifying and analysing audience segments, key areas and opportunities thereof. 30% Marketing Manager Business Unit Manager Brand Specialist
• Keeping abreast of all content plans from channel suppliers and station teams, in order to collate programming highlights for marketing purposes.
• Continuous monitoring of competitor activity to ensure station Marketing strategy adapts to changing business environment.
• Assist Marketing Manager with development and implementation of product marketing plans, focusing on Through-the-Line aspect of campaign roll-out.
• Liaise with On-Air teams and Digital specialists, as well as external agencies, to create briefs, conceptualize and implement different phases of station projects/campaigns.
• Leverage relevant content to create engagement opportunities with the consumers to drive Product Uptake and grow digital communities.
• Oversee activations and campaigns: continued tracking of actual spend against budget and informing managers timeously of potential over-spend and risks.
• Presentation of post campaign reports and budget reconciliations to management.
• Provide constant feedback reports or presentations of all marketing campaigns.
• Source and analyse digital statistics for specific campaigns, for client and stakeholder feedback purposes.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance – ensure all events are insured with internal Insurance department.
• Ensure contracts and/or trade exchange documentation are completed and signed ahead of any event or campaign starting.
• Manage financial risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Liaise and sustain rapport with all media players.
•  Interact with station service providers and ensure alignment to specific marketing strategy.
•  Manage, maintain and expand customer relationships, exploiting specific needs and anticipating new opportunities.
• Champion the business partner relationship constantly seeking out ways of adding further value to the business through collaboration, coaching, education and appreciation of the business priorities.
• Creating value in each customer interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
• Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with service standards and SLAs.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental and other station staff for successful execution of projects.
• Individual coaching, counselling and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.
• Effective and efficient utilization of team members in accordance with production requirements to ensure delivery.

Requirements:

• 3 Year IMM diploma or equivalent marketing qualification (NQF level 6)
• Digital Marketing Qualification
• Experience in broadcast media environment
• 3-5 years’ experience of the major marketing disciplines required: brand planning, digital marketing, advertising, media planning etc.
• Online campaign management
• Multi-platform campaign management
• Media planning and advertising principles
• PFMA principles
• Supply chain processes
• Events planning and execution
• Social Media engagement
• Budget planning and management
• Marketing Management
• Planning and organising of resources and information 
• Report writing and record keeping
• Project Management

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Handyman: NW

Reporting line   :  Supervisor: Building/OHS

Division             :  Logistical Services

Scale Code       : 406 406B (Peromnes 13 ,Paterson B3)

Position ID        : 60020587

CLOSING DATE: 27 APRIL 2026

PURPOSE

To provide General/Handyman services throughout the buildings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend to general building & office repairs(Plumbing, paving, painting, brick work, laying of tiles and carpets, replace broken glass panes, inspecting the roof)
• Responsible for Alterations of offices(Removal of partitions, installation of partitions and hanging of doors, replacement of ceiling tiles)
• Inspect building & offices, report major defects to management(Walk around a 5 storey building and another 2 storey building, doing inspections)
• Responsible for furniture removals and relocation within the building(Dismantle desks, carry desks and other furniture between offices and the workshop)
• Perform minor repairs to office furniture(Carry broken furniture to the workshop, repair broken furniture)
• Housekeeping(Stacking, collecting and disposal of rubble, tidying up of the workplace)
• Setting up halls and meeting venues(Arranging chairs, tables and other equipment required in meeting venues)
• Collecting and carrying banners and promotional material(Banners moved between offices and store rooms/vehicles)
• Receiving of goods delivered in stores(Collect heavy items from reception to stores)
• Assist the Electrician(Carry light bulbs and ladders, assist in changing lights in hard to reach places)
• Assist in the physical asset verification when necessary.
• Assist in the labeling/marking of the Corporation’s assets.
• Assist with regard to opening of drains and cleaning of gutters.
• Ability to see that standard safe practises and procedures in the work place are adhered to.
• See that standard safe practises and procedures in the work place are adhered to.
• Ability to ensure housekeeping, maintaining a good standard of neatness within designated area.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12
• Certificate in plumbing/bricklaying/carpentry

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in general maintenance

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of fire protection reticulation equipment.
• Must be a team player.
• Understand of require tool of trade
• Be paired to work in various environments with different disciplines.
• Must be prepared to work overtime or odd shifts when required.
• Ability to “think on your feet”
• Ability to handle pressure
• Ability to interact and communicate at all levels

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Brand Manager: Sports

BRAND MANAGER: SABC SPORT

REPORTING LINE: MARKETING MANAGER: SABC SPORT

DIVISION: CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND MARKETING

SCALE CODE: 300 (Peromnes 7, Paterson D1)

POSITION ID: 60023226

CLOSING DATE: 27 APRIL 2026

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

|Reporting to Marketing Manager- SABC Sport: To develop, implement, and evaluate the SABC Sport brand, marketing strategy, national campaigns, and public relations initiatives. Contribute to the delivery of best-practice, innovative brand marketing and communication strategies within SABC Sport, ensuring the platform is effectively promoted and positioned to achieve its strategic objectives. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGY AND BUSINESS PLANS

• Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of the SABC Sport brand and PR strategy in line with the network strategy.

2. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND COST MANAGEMENT

• In consultation with the SABC Sport platform, lead the development, execution and evaluation of a range of national platform campaigns.
• Develop an influencer management plan for the specific SABC Sport platform being overseen.
• Develop and implement strategic communication and marketing strategies (both internal and external) for key SABC Sport projects and initiatives.
• Lead the development, management and evaluation of an influencer/ ambassador

program

• Manage the application of the brand across corporate partners
• Oversee the production and distribution of marketing and communications collateral for the SABC Sport platforms
•  Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Executive on marketing and PR strategies.

• Build key relations with the media, bloggers and social influencers
• Write regular media pieces promoting the SABC Sport programmes, profiling key celebrities and highlighting ground-breaking initiatives
• Establish initiatives, policies and procedures that deliver ongoing improvements in service delivery
• Writing, editing and proof reading of all content for internal and external publications including in house magazines, newsletters and press releases
• Provide advice to senior management and leadership on SABC Sport specific brand and PR.
• Management of budget to ensure effectiveness and cost containment

3. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.
• Manage financial risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Implement execution internal risk audits identified and address gaps.
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act.

4. CUSTOMER AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Champion relationships with key external industry and media stakeholder
• Creating value in each customer interaction and focusing on the total customer experience.
• Manage relations with influencers
• Accurate identification of and compliance with customer needs
• Customer queries/ complaints resolved in accordance with service standards and SLA’s

5. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Oversee unit operational expenditure against approved budget and introduce corrective
• Measures to ensure financial discipline and accountability.
• Ensure that the operational budget is managed in such a way as to assure no wasteful expenditure.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in marketing, Communications or related Field (NQF 6/7)

EXPERIENCE

• 4 years’ experience in Brand and PR Management

KNOWLEDGE

• Budget management and forward scenario planning

• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations

• Brand marketing

• Public relations

• Events management

• Microsoft office

• Report writing

• Budget management

• Project management

• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting landscape

• Project management

• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations

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